What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Overwatch Construction Management?
Position Overview
This role serves as the on-site Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) during construction. The individual will act as the owner’s representative for GSA, providing full-time field oversight of a design-build chiller replacement project in an occupied, historic federal building. The position is technically focused, field-driven, and highly visible, with responsibility for schedule, quality, coordination, and risk management.
The CM will:
- Be on site full time during active construction and closeout
- Lead daily coordination with the design-build contractor and GSA stakeholders
- Perform daily inspections of mechanical, electrical, and controls work
- Review and monitor contractor schedules, look-aheads, and progress updates
- Track RFIs, submittals, and field issues using Kahua
- Support GSA with technical input on changes, time impacts, and risk items
- Coordinate closely with commissioning activities through turnover
Required Experience and Background
- Minimum 5 years in a field PM, owner’s rep, or CMa role with strong MEP exposure
- Direct experience with HVAC or chiller plant replacement projects
- Experience working in occupied buildings, preferably federal facilities
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical coordination, and BAS integration
- Ability to perform daily inspections and provide clear, defensible reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to obtain federal site access (HSPD-12)
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- Experience on GSA projects strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Kahua or similar PMIS platforms
- CCM, PE, or commissioning-related credentials are a plus
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000