Construction Manager Nss

Nova Space Solutions LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions LLC) and Amentum Technology Inc. When you join NSS you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation Chugach Government Solutions through its subsidiaries and affiliates has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built and continue to foster an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package professional growth opportunities truthful communication and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Engineering Services Department team at NASA John C. Stennis Space Center Mississippi and/or NASA Michoud Assembly Facility Louisiana. The Construction Manager (CM) has primary responsibility for assigned projects to plan direct coordinate budget and schedule construction activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures facilities and systems and ensure the successful field execution. The CM reports to the Project Management Office (PMO) and through the Construction Services Supervisor.

This is position is located NASA Michoud Assembly Facility Louisiana.

Work Model: Onsite

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Task Order (TO) formulation Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) project proposal development: provide input prior to actual project implementation to support decision making. Evaluate technical considerations and assist in resource requirements assessment and cost estimate development.
• Attend all kick-off meetings.
• Act as construction subject matter expert (SME) during project design phase.
• Assist project team in Scope of Work (SOW) development
• Provide input to project controls as construction SME for schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with Engineering team as Construction SME and also coordinate with engineering on detailed design and procurement.
• Participate in engineering design review meetings as required by project management and communication plans.
• Receive completed design packages from engineering with the deliverable(s) assembled to support construction work packages.
• Perform constructability reviews in design and pre-construction project phases.
• Review statement of work (SOW) for approval.
• Participate in the construction pre-kick off meeting with project leadership.
• Schedule and conduct the construction kickoff meeting with the entire project team.
• Manage the execution of all construction activities.
• Manage administration of construction contracts.
• Manage changes to the installation plan at the job site.
• Coordinate with the PM and job site management.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.
• Prepare and negotiate revisions changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects consultants clients suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain a daily construction log and a file of all correspondence.
• Maintain current AS BUILT drawings throughout the construction phase reflecting all changes modifications variations critical dimensions dig permits or any other significant information relating to the project.
• Coordinate all elements of work with resident agencies affected by the construction effort throughout the construction period.
• Arrange for and coordinate all utility outages.
• Confer with supervisory personnel customer contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures complaints and construction problems.
• Investigate damage accidents or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Ensure project safety through adherence to Safety policies and procedures and ensure site project teams compliance.
• Manage construction and claim resolution within approved scope; apply change management process to manage scope changes.
• Evaluate progress to determine percent complete of construction projects.
• Ensure all closeout activities are performed and punch list items are complete.
• Coordinate with Startup on construction turnover packages.
• Participate in the startup turnover meeting.
• Support startup activities.
• Support system turnover.
• Participate in project closeout meetings.
• Participate in lessons learned meetings.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline or Construction Management is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Construction Manager in an Engineering Environmental or Construction organization required.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction building systems/components and technology contract management project delivery methods team building and client relationship building required.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Construction Managers may need to be certified for the following depending upon their area of expertise:
• Supervisor for Asbestos Abatement and/or Lead
• Confined Space Entry
• Lockout/Tagout (Hazardous Energy Control)
• Electrical Utility Systems
• CPR
• Fall Protection
• Scaffold Users
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal) Passport or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language both verbally and written in an effective manner.
  
• Must have and maintain a valid Real ID drivers license.
  
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good organizational and planning skills:
• Good Communication skills.
  
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
  
• Ability to take direction.
  
• Ability to work with computers.
  
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions.
  
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural team- oriented environment.
  
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365.
  

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries please email

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy disability genetic factors protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.