What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Bodwé Professional Services Group?
About Bodwé Group Companies
Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified Construction Manager Representative (CMR) to oversee and support construction activities for complex projects, including work in remote and environmentally sensitive locations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, federal project experience, and the ability to manage construction operations while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Accommodation Requests
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Education, Experience, and Technical Skills
This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.
This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work typical hours at the request of the client or role demands.
Physical Demands
Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.
Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.
Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.
Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Native American Hiring Preference
Our Parent Company, Mno-Bmadsen, Prefers To Hire Pokagon Citizens Who Are Qualified And Suitable For Available Positions. For Purposes Of This Section, “qualified” Means That The Applicant Meets The Technical And Experiential Needs For Employment; And “suitable” Means That The Candidate Appears To Be The Best Fit Considering Present Circumstances And Conditions. Targeted Preference Is In The Following Order
Branch
Federal Support Services
Entity
Steelhead Engineering Company
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours Per Week
40
Work Arrangement
Onsite
Reports To
Senior Program Manager
Manages Others
No
Overnight Travel
No
Tags
#Careers #Hiring #JobSearch #Recruiting #HotJobs #USAJobs #Construction #NewMexico
Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.
- This is a full-time onsite role performing Construction Management Quality Assurance tasks at Chaco Culture National Historic Park.**
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified Construction Manager Representative (CMR) to oversee and support construction activities for complex projects, including work in remote and environmentally sensitive locations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, federal project experience, and the ability to manage construction operations while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Accommodation Requests
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide construction management services on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity
- Prepare and/or review:
- Draft contract modifications
- Independent Government Estimates (IGEs)
- Daily construction reports
- Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Submittal packages
- Field observation reports
- Conduct and document progress meetings, including preparation of meeting agendas and minutes
- Oversee general site preparation and vertical construction activities
- Ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations
- Monitor contractor performance and coordinate with project stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience managing similar construction projects; must provide examples including project scope and specific CMR responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of construction documentation, reporting, and contract administration processes
- Proficiency in project management software tools
- Experience with vertical construction projects, including residential-type housing units
- Ability to manage projects in remote locations with limited construction seasons
Education, Experience, and Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of construction management experience
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license
- Ability to work effectively in remote environments under challenging conditions
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and quality assurance
- Experience with federal construction projects
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Knowledge of agency-specific procedures, including National Park Service (NPS) and/or Denver Service Center (DSC) workflows
- Experience working in remote or environmentally sensitive areas
- Understanding of natural and cultural resource protection requirements, including preservation of heritage trees
- Experience ensuring visitor safety during construction operations, preferably in public-use areas such as campgrounds
This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.
This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work typical hours at the request of the client or role demands.
Physical Demands
Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.
Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.
Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.
Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Native American Hiring Preference
Our Parent Company, Mno-Bmadsen, Prefers To Hire Pokagon Citizens Who Are Qualified And Suitable For Available Positions. For Purposes Of This Section, “qualified” Means That The Applicant Meets The Technical And Experiential Needs For Employment; And “suitable” Means That The Candidate Appears To Be The Best Fit Considering Present Circumstances And Conditions. Targeted Preference Is In The Following Order
- First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
- Second, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and
- Third, to other qualified Native Americans; and
- Fourth, to all other qualified applicants
Branch
Federal Support Services
Entity
Steelhead Engineering Company
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours Per Week
40
Work Arrangement
Onsite
Reports To
Senior Program Manager
Manages Others
No
Overnight Travel
No
Tags
#Careers #Hiring #JobSearch #Recruiting #HotJobs #USAJobs #Construction #NewMexico