5+ years of field construction oversight experience
Strong knowledge of budgets, scheduling, and construction practices
Proficient in field inspections and quality control
Experience in project oversight and records maintenance
Familiarity with PMIS platforms like Kahua
Ability to conduct daily inspections and track issues
Experience with federally owned buildings and GSA projects
Responsibilities
Coordinate work and schedules with GSA, tenants, and contractors
Review and verify payment requests from contractors
Maintain updated working drawings and specifications on-site
Monitor compliance with safety regulations and health plans
Keep records of contractor compliance with labor standards
Review earned values and construction schedule updates
Prepare contract modification packages for stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive Industry Pay
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Flex Time
Bonus plans
Professional Learning and Membership Incentives
Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
100% Company-Paid Disability & Group Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K with Employer Match
New Parent Leave
Relocation Assistance
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
Full Job Description
Job Title
Construction Manager
Location
Newark, NJ 07101 US (Primary)
Category
Construction Management
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
HSPD-12
Job Description
Construction Manager
The Construction Manager will serve as the on-site representative responsible for customer interaction, daily construction monitoring, quality assurance, and field-level project management for the Project. Responsibilities include on-site construction monitoring, quality assurance activities, project management activities, and coordination activities with the project delivery team to ensure work progresses in accordance with contract requirements and schedule.
Duties include:
Coordinate all work, schedules, construction, meetings, and other duties with GSA, the tenant, and the Construction Contractor.
Review and verify all requests for payments submitted by the Construction Contractor during the construction phase.
Maintain a current marked set of working drawings and specifications (obtained from the Government), indicating thereon all changes and deviations from the original construction contract documents at the job site. Verify the marked set of documents and drawings and marked prints against those maintained by the Construction Contractor as changes occur; reconcile any differences.
Monitor and inspect the Construction Contractor's compliance with current safety regulations, standards, project site specific Safety and Health Plan.
Maintain site records on Construction Contractor's compliance with labor standards.
Provide accurate reviews of updated earned values at key construction stages.
Provide accurate reviews of Construction Contraction schedule updates
Coordinate with all stakeholders for the preparation of construction contract modification, or change order, packages for the signature of the Contracting Officer.
Preparation of all documents that will be required for project closeout at the conclusion of the construction project.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in field construction oversight
Strong working knowledge of budgets, scheduling, interdisciplinary coordination, and construction practices
Proficient in field inspections, quality control, and documentation of building hardening systems
Experience in construction project oversight, records maintenance, meeting facilitation, safety, and technical analysis
Familiarity with project documentation, and use of PMIS platforms such as Kahua
Ability to conduct daily inspections, report on construction progress, and track punch list and issue resolution items
Experience performing work in federally owned and occupied buildings where building operations must remain uninterrupted
Familiarity and direct experience working on projects managed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Physical and Environmental Demands
Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Occasional low and high temperatures due to working outside during all seasons, along with elements such as precipitation and wind.
Occasional noise while on construction sites.
Benefits
As an employee, you could be eligible for:
Competitive Industry Pay
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Flex Time
Bonus plans
Professional Learning and Membership Incentives
Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
100% Company-Paid Disability & Group Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K with Employer Match
New Parent Leave
Relocation Assistance
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
Qualified applicants at AFG Group, Inc. must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.
