Federal Construction Instructor Facilitator

Federal Construction Instructor Facilitator — Senior SME (1099)

Location: Remote (virtual delivery) with occasional on‑site delivery (quarterly travel possible)

Position Type: 1099 contractor

Role summary

Senior Instructional Subject‑Matter Expert (SME) focused exclusively on federal construction and A/E contracting whose primary duty is training delivery. You will prepare, deliver, and assess scenario‑based construction training that converts FAR/DFARS/agency policy and field practice into practical skills, checklists, and job aids for contracting officers, CORs, engineers, and program managers.

Primary responsibilities — training first

• Deliver training (primary duty): Lead live virtual classes and in‑person workshops; facilitate breakout groups, tabletop exercises, and hands-on practical labs that simulate real construction projects.

• Assess & certify learners: Provide remediation and one‑on‑one coaching for warranted COs, CORs, and engineers.

• Agency tailoring & compliance: Integrate agency construction supplements and standards (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA) and advise on audit‑ready documentation.

• Continuous improvement: Collect learner feedback, track outcomes, and update materials for regulatory or policy changes.

Required construction experience (non‑negotiable)

• 6 years direct federal construction or A/E contracting experience with both pre‑award and post‑award responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience managing construction portfolios, construction surveillance, or serving as COR/CO on construction projects.

• Practical, working knowledge of FAR Part 36, construction clauses, and construction‑specific DFARS/agency supplements.

• Experience with A/E selection, design‑build delivery, QA/QC, inspection, progress payments, retainage, and claims avoidance.

• Proven ability to convert construction practice into scenario‑based training and facilitation. 

• Comfortable delivering virtual training (Teams, Zoom, Adobe Connect) and traveling occasionally for on‑site delivery.

Preferred signals of top candidates

• Warranted contracting officer experience on construction portfolios.

• Prior experience with USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA or other agencies construction programs.

• Documented instructor hours or formal instructor certification.

• DAWIA/FAC‑C, PMP, or construction‑related certifications.

• Experience developing training for both DoD and civilian agency audiences.

• Experience attending or instructing or both of any of the following classes: 

  • CON 2420v Architect-Engineering Indirect Rates

  • CON 2430v Architect-Engineer

  • CON 2440v Construction Contracting

  • CON 2450v Construction Modification Proposal Analysis 

  • Construction Claims

  • Refresher courses in any of the above