Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:
The CMCS will perform independent support services to satisfy the operational objectives of the NAVFAC Officer in Charge of Construction (OICC), Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division (FEAD) Director, or the Resident Officers in Charge of Construction (ROICC). Services rendered by the CMCS shall include all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the work described in the paragraphs below. The CMCS shall be made available on site and for a full-time basis. The CMCS will be assigned to support individual construction projects. Projects assigned will vary in type, complexity, and magnitude including structures and related work such as office and shop buildings, airfield expansions, utility installation, wharf repairs, industrial facilities, etc. Projects may be in the $5M to $400M+ each range.
Responsibilities
Furnish their designated Government representatives with documentation indicating whether the
construction conforms to the contract requirements. Perform cost and price review and provide input to the government on change order proposals to assist the Contracting Officer in determining cost/price reasonableness highlighting any hidden or unnecessary costs. Provide input to the contract specialist or contracting officer for preparation of the pre-and post-negotiation documentation.Administer technical aspects of
construction contract modifications by providing recommendations to the contracting staff (prepare cost estimates, review cost proposals, assist contract specialist or contracting officer in negotiations, prepare modification packages for processing by contracting officer, including development of Government negotiating positions for proposed changes to the contract).Schedule, conduct, and document regular progress meetings and other
construction related project meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and assist in the resolution of issues.Monitor the design and
construction clarification process and, when appropriate, remind the designer and other parties involved of the need for timely actions.Provide technical assistance in answering Requests for Information (RFI) from
construction contractors.Coordinate
construction operations between contractors, station personnel, and other government agencies.Monitor ongoing
construction to review contractor progress and verify compliance with plans and specifications.Review submittals and provide analysis/comments/recommendations to the Government Representative.Utilize eCMS or other approved project specific
construction management system authorized for the project in the processing of submittals, RFIs, correspondence and reports.Provide Quality Assurance (QA) of the adequacy of the
construction contractor’s quality control program.Participate in all “Pre
construction Meetings”, “Post-Award Kickoff Meetings”, and "Partnering" activities during
construction (workshops, meetings, etc.) as required. Attend quality control, preparatory and initial meetings and monitor three-phases of control checklists for accuracy and thoroughness.Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements and document all findings.Follow NAVFAC Business Process Management System (BPMS), Kilo-Grams and associated Naval Engineering Training and Operating Procedures Standards (NETOPS) in the execution of required tasks.Conduct
construction schedule review/analysis for compliance with contract terms and provide notes/comments/recommendations.Conduct safety plan and activity hazard analysis review for compliance with contract terms and provide notes/comments/ recommendations.Update
construction project status reports and
Construction Representative Reports (CRRs), including routine photo documentation of
construction progress.Maintain official working files in the electronic
Construction Management System (eCMS) or other approved project specific
Construction Management systems authorized for the project.Report and document instances of non-compliance with quality control and safety requirements.Monitor and document
construction surveying, materials, and system testing conducted by the
construction contractor.Act in direct support of the
construction manager or engineering technician and assist that position in performance of various duties not specifically outlined herein.Provide review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations about the daily
construction quality control, safety, and production reports.Ensure the contractor provides a complete set of Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) Manuals and conducts any user training for equipment installed on the project as required by the
construction contract.Coordinate the closeout process including punch list preparation and completion, testing and start-up of major systems, training, final acceptance, contractor evaluation and final payment.Maintain proper
construction contract document files according to NAVFAC standards.Use and prepare standard template documents for correspondence to
construction contractors for deviations from contract schedule or quality.Provide review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations on Contractor’s Requests for Payment, including complete, with the
construction contractor’s representative, monthly pay estimate worksheet for each
construction contract. Inspect material stored off-site, where applicable.Provide recommendations for withholding/retainage if required.Review and ensure as built/schedules are updated.Participate in final acceptance and testing of major building systems including but not limited to fire protection certification, elevator certifications, ensuring contractor compliance in the areas of Testing and Balancing (TABs), Duct Air Leakage Testing (DALTS), Digital Control Systems (DDC) for HVAC systems. Provide notes/comments/recommendations for acceptance or rejection of the witnessed system based on contract document conformance.Provide review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations of the
construction plans and specifications to determine the constructability of the facility. Review technical engineering specifications and statements of work covering complex and diverse engineering designs or changes to the contract documents checking for accuracy, clarity, suitability to accomplish mission,conformance to building codes, military standards, guide specifications, contract specifications, etc.Coordinate with Government representatives and appropriate
construction contractor personnel before conducting required inspections and meetings such as the NAVFAC Red Zone meeting (coordination meeting typically held at 75% project completion).Provide review, comments and recommendations for the interim and final DD 1354 documentation.Collect all required data to support recommendations, prepare documents, and/or review deliverables in support of the
construction contract.Review
construction contractor’s cost loaded schedule to evaluate Work-In-Place (WIP) projections. Provide updates to office leadership monthly or when requested. Coordinate with scheduler as needed.
Requirements:
Qualifications
Five (5) years of recent experience within the last ten (10) years as a
Construction Manager, Project Manager, Project Controls Manager, or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative on Department of Navy or other Department of Defense
Construction Projects that are similar in size and complexity (valued over $4M consisting of multiple trades).Possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, architecture, building
construction,
construction science,
construction management, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a business-related field. Other Bachelor of Arts degrees are not acceptable. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet the education requirements. Foreign degrees equivalent to the ABET Bachelor of Science degree above, that have been awarded reciprocity in the US are acceptable to meet the education requirements. Licensed/Certified Engineers in Training (EIT) Engineers or those Engineers who have passed the Fundamentals-in-Engineering exam in the US are exempt from education requirements. Registered architects in the US are exempt fromeducation requirements. Registered/licensed Professional Foreign Engineers/Architects are exempt from education requirements.Registration or Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), Certified
Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable but not required.Current certification of successful completion of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)/Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
Construction Quality Management for Contractors course. This course may be completed within 45 calendar days of task order award. The certificate is valid for 5 years. If the individual’s certificate expires during the period of performance of a Task Order, the individual must retake the course to remain current.Knowledge or training in Primavera scheduling software and/or other
construction scheduling software packages including logic networking, critical path method of scheduling, and cost loaded schedules is desirable.Knowledge of the three-phases of control and
Construction Quality Management process is required.Sound understanding of
construction concepts, principles and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering projects and the design, layout, and supervision of
construction operation.Thorough knowledge of
construction practices and methods and
construction management skills.Provide satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship. (U.S. or naturalized). Task orders may allow waiver of this requirement should projects allow in certain regions.Have demonstrated experience in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc), Primavera, CostWorks, etc. Have the ability to adapt to new software such as eCMS, MS Teams and Zoom may also be necessary.The Contractor shall obtain all required corporate and personnel Security Clearances prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall ensure that a list of all personnel with Security Clearances is maintained and current, including clearances that are pending. Each task order shall establish necessary base/building access requirements.
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