Construction Manager
Position Title: Construction Manager Representing the Agency
Location: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX; including Panther Junction or Rio Grande Village
Period of Performance: Estimated 4 months to full calendar year; end date December 2025
Salary Range: $80k-$95k annually based on experience
Project Solutions Inc. is seeking two experienced Construction Management Representatives for an exciting opportunity at Big Bend National Park. We are always looking for hard-working professionals to join our diverse workforce and gain experience on a large variety of projects.
Project/Position Overview:
Panther Junction:- Purpose: Replace the existing aging distribution system and to upgrade it, as necessary, to meet current fire flow and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulatory requirements.
- Estimated Duration: 365 days
- Purpose: Connect two dead end branches of the existing distribution system with new piping to provide a looped distribution system. In addition to the looped system, all meters in Rio Grande Village will be replaced. Water meters shall be designed to accommodate future water meter improvements in Chisos Basin and Oak Springs. Meters and supporting equipment should allow for integration between all locations (Chisos Basin, Oak Springs and Panther Junction).
- Estimated Duration: 4 months
**This role is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide technical assistance and support to CO during construction.
- Read, interpret and understand the construction contract plans and specifications
- Arrange, attend and facilitate a variety of meetings, including weekly meetings at the project site.
- Document issues encountered and problems experienced with the construction contractor.
- Review contractor's baseline and progress schedules.
- Draft project related correspondence for NPS to review.
- Understand and document inspections during and post construction as well as mock-up inspections
- Inspect the work of the construction contractor for progress, workmanship, quality and conformance with contract documents, applicable building codes and safety standards
- Deliver reports, reviews, evaluations, design work, etc. to CO.
- Review and process Construction Contractor's RFIs and assist in resolution, draft response, tracking, and follow up.
Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:
- Educational degree leading to Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent.
- 5+ years Construction Management Experience.
- Experience providing similar services for similar projects.
- Minimum of OSHA 30-hour construction safety training required.
- Knowledge and experience with construction practices including applicable building codes, applicable safety regulations
- Knowledge of cost estimating with breakdown of labor, materials and equipment costs for proposed construction contract modifications.
- Ability to evaluate payment requests
- Ability to read and interpret plans, schedules, and other specifications.
- Written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of software including MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, ProjectTeam, Primavera, MS Project, and any other software programs typically utilized
- Maintain a valid driver's license.
- Qualified applicant must be able to pass a background check.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to walk up multiple flights of stairs, get onto and use scaffolding, ladders, catwalks and/or a lift to access and view the building walls and roof, walk on the roof, use a ladder, and be tied off using a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
- Ability to go into confined spaces to observe construction progress such as crawling, bending, stooping, climbing, etc.
- Ability to work in an office and operate a computer system for up to 8 hours a day.
Benefits
- Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account with High Deductible Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-term disability and Long-term disability insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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