Construction Manager

Salary Range: $110,000 to $120,000

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

Requirements

• 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
• Prior or current HSPD-12 clearance required

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Vacation
• Training & Development