Job Description

Role: Construction Manager

Project: IRA Alexander Pirnie Federal Building ABAAS Compliance and Security Upgrades

Client: General Services Administration (GSA)

Location: 10 Board Street, Utica, NY

Duration: +300 days

Anticipated Start Date: 10/2025

Due Date: 05/28/2025

Pay Range: $90,000 - $115,000 per year plus benefits

Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, etc.):

• SOW: The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to have an Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) compliant ramp built at the front of the building; upgrade the 1st floor public restrooms; and replace the rear western employee entrance with a new complaint storefront entrance; along with the necessary ancillary work per the approved project documents (specifications / drawings). All work shall be done at the Alexander Pirnie Building in Utica, NY.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Oversee project schedule and budget, including monitoring and inspection (M&I) functions.
• Manage day-to-day project oversight as the Construction Manager (CMa). Provide daily inspection reports and photo documentation of work progress on-site.
• Chair weekly OAC and other project coordination meetings, provide agendas and meeting minutes, assign Action Items and follow up with Team members during the week to expedite completion.
• Handle receipt and distribution of project documentation, including RFIs, Submittals, Meeting Notes, and Standard GSA documentation.
• Serve as the Government’s representative, coordinating critical action items with the General Contractor, Design Team and Government entities.
• Provide ongoing oversight and coordination throughout the duration of construction. Participate in problem solving with the project Team.
• Review contractor monthly Pay Applications for accuracy and recommend revision or approval.
• Review Construction Document Deliverables, Construction Submittals, and RFIs from the General Contractor and make recommendations to GSA.
• Utilize the Kahua platform for all electronic submissions, including Submittals, RFIs, daily reports, photos and pay applications.
• Maintain logs and comprehensive document control of all Submittals, RFIs and Changes.
• Review and provide commentary on the Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) Plan within the timeframe allotted in the project schedule.

Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certifications, Clearances, etc.):

• Minimum of five (5) years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative/Owner's Representative on new and/or renovation projects of similar size and complexity.
• Experience managing renovation projects for the General Services Administration, in occupied buildings requiring phasing. Experience with restroom renovations a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare draft modifications, independent government estimates, responses to requests for information, process submittals, prepare field observation reports, and conduct progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Experience working in a CMa Project Manager position, managing projects in occupied buildings with multiple phases during construction.
• Strong skill in the use of Project Management software programs. Experience with Kahua specifically is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited university or college a plus.
• Have experience working as a construction manager for Federal clients.

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