Construction Management Representative (CMR) Qualifications

(1) Knowledge and experience with construction practices, especially related to construction practices including applicable building codes, estimating, design, and technical writing.

(2) Ability to manage complex projects, supervision and labor, and coordinate to meet the needs of the project.

(3) Prior experience working with Government Project Managers / CORs on processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports.

(4) Prior experience with security protection measures required by Government agencies.

(5) Knowledge of computer programs such as Primavera Project Planner (P3) Schedules, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and the Internet for the transmission of digitally processed photos and administrative communications.

(6) Ability to work in a highly visible location incorporating site safety and safety of the public and minimize construction related adverse impacts to natural and cultural resources.

(7) People and communication skills - Ability to represent the interests of the Government in a professional manner and ensure quality of work while maintaining good relationships with contractor, as well as, park staff.

(8) Ability to meet physical requirement of the position, hike up to 10 miles/day with up to 4 miles in elevation difference.

(9) Ability to work in remote locations with limited logistics and communications.

(10) Knowledge and experience with aviation operations for construction activities

(11) Knowledge and experience with NPS Environmental and Cultural Resources and compliance related to construction activities

(12) Minimum 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or other related field from an ABET accredited engineering college or university with a minimum of 2 or more years of relevant construction / engineering work experience and actively participating in Engineer in Training (EIT) program in preparation for taking the Professional Engineer exam to become a registered PE 3 years post-secondary school in an ABET accredited engineering program, or related science curriculum and 6 years relevant construction / engineering work experience and actively participating in Engineer in Training (EIT) program.

Job Description

Communications: Draft project-related correspondence for review and issuance; Document controversial issues encountered/problems experienced; Participate in conference calls as necessary; Provide information needed to resolve disputes; Upload to the proposed project management software program all documents; Deliverables: Reports, reviews, evaluations, design work, etc

Meetings: Arrange, attend, and facilitate a variety of meetings including, but not limited to; Weekly reports, Weekly progress meeting agenda, Weekly progress meeting minutes, Agenda for other meetings as requested ,Minutes for other meetings as requested, weekly progress and safety meetings at the project site.

Submittal Reviews: Review, comment on, and recommend acceptance or rejection of Division 1 Submittals,Review, comment on, and recommend acceptance or rejection of Informational and Material Submittals, maintain a log of all submittals and distribute and track all submittals through project completion per specification, Track project correspondence, Draft Requests for Proposal (RFPs) or Requests for Price Proposal (RPPs) that define work to be performed and cite relevant specification sections including appropriate sketches illustrating work to be performed, Review, prepare pre-negotiation objective, conduct fact finding and clarifications with the contractor, and draft Record of Negotiation explaining the cost difference between the Government estimate and the contractor’s proposed cost, Assist in resolution, draft response, tracking, and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), Review and document the contractor(s) requests for additional cost and/or time, Provide pertinent additional documentation if a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) has been submitted, if differing site conditions are encountered, or if claim is developing.

Construction Modifications: Draft scoping documents for possible construction contract modifications; Review Construction Contractor proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, and claims for an additional cost and/or time; Draft written proposal analysis explaining cost difference and draft written pre-negotiation objectives and record of negotiations for review.

General Inspections: Inspect work of the Construction Contractor for progress, workmanship, quality, and conformance with contract documents, applicable building codes, and safety standards. Attach Photographs to document construction progress and problems, Written report of each day of inspection, Update and Submit Deficiency Tracking List to COR on a weekly basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person