Position Summary
The Construction Management Representative (CMR) is responsible for on-site oversight inspection documentation and coordination of construction activities to ensure full compliance with contract requirements plans specifications and applicable codes and regulations. The CMR serves as a key liaison between the Contractor and the Government supporting quality assurance safety compliance cost control and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle. This position is located at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in Raleigh County West Virginia. The project site is approximately one hour from Charleston and is readily accessible for candidates commuting from Southern West Virginia or western Virginia near the state line. The location offers a practical commute while providing the opportunity to work within a nationally significant natural and recreational area.
Accommodation Requests
We are committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at or
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide on-site construction management oversight to ensure compliance with contract documents plans specifications and applicable codes
- Monitor contractor performance and verify adherence to the approved Quality Control Plan
- Conduct and document daily construction inspections including progress workmanship and compliance
- Ensure all phases of inspection are properly executed in accordance with project specifications
- Monitor construction safety practices for compliance with OSHA standards and the Contractors Safety Plan
- Identify document and immediately report unsafe conditions or incidents
- Maintain daily safety observations and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Review track and manage submittals RFIs RFPs and other project documentation
- Maintain logs for submittals correspondence and project records throughout the project lifecycle
- Assist in drafting responses to RFIs and preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Price Proposals (RPPs)
- Support development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) and Records of Negotiation
- Prepare and distribute weekly progress meeting agendas reports and meeting minutes
- Coordinate and lead project meetings (excluding pre-construction conference)
- Communicate project status issues and upcoming activities with stakeholders
- Observe and document construction activities through daily reports and photographic records
- Coordinate required inspections (critical special and final) with appropriate parties
- Maintain and update deficiency (punch) lists and track resolution of outstanding items
- Review contractor daily reports for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies
- Prepare and submit weekly progress summaries including photos and status updates
- Track permit compliance and document quantities of installed materials
- Review certified payrolls and verify labor compliance
- Conduct labor interviews and ensure proper documentation
- Ensure removal of personally identifiable information (PII) prior to submission
- Review and verify contractor payment applications quantities and percent complete
- Prepare and submit draft and final pay estimates for approval
- Assist with preparation of construction cost estimates including labor equipment materials overhead and profit
- Support contract modifications scope changes and negotiation processes
- Analyze and document differences between government estimates and contractor proposals
- Review and analyze project schedules including baseline and periodic updates
- Evaluate schedule logic progress and potential delays
- Provide reports on schedule compliance and short-term look-ahead schedules
- Utilize project management software to track documents workflows schedules and communications
- Ensure proper document control data tracking and timely processing of project information
- Compile and coordinate all project closeout documentation including reports photos as-built drawings and warranties
- Verify completion of all contract closeout requirements and submit final documentation
- Provide office support services including coordination communication and technical assistance as needed
- Ensure continuity of services between field and office staff
Education Experience and Technical Skills
Required Education Experience and Technical Skills
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field
- Additional coursework or training in:
- Construction management practices and contract administration
- Cost estimating and construction scheduling (e.g. CPM)
- Construction safety and OSHA regulations
- Quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC) processes
- Relevant certifications or credentials preferred such as:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (required)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) (for engineering backgrounds)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Additional federal or agency-specific training (e.g. NPS USACE DOI procedures)
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree particularly with extensive field construction management experience
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license
Preferred Education Experience and Technical Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction management principles practices and methodologies
- Thorough understanding of construction contracts plans specifications and Division 01 requirements
- Knowledge of heavy civil structural and geotechnical construction including:
- Slope stabilization systems (gabions retaining walls reinforced slopes)
- Bridge rehabilitation and structural concrete repairs
- Drainage systems and erosion control measures
- Accessible construction requirements under ABAAS standards
- Familiarity with federal construction policies procedures and workflows (e.g. NPS USACE DOI)
- Knowledge of construction safety regulations including OSHA standards and site safety best practices
- Understanding of cost estimating principles including breakdowns for labor equipment materials overhead and profit
- Knowledge of construction scheduling concepts including baseline schedules critical path method (CPM) and schedule analysis
- Familiarity with quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC) processes and inspection procedures
- Understanding of project closeout requirements including as-built documentation warranties and turnover procedures
Working Environment
This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet climate-controlled environment. While in the office there is no regular exposure to loud noise hazardous materials or heavy machinery.
This role also requires periodic travel to project sites including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments construction noise dust and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits depending on site conditions. While on site visits an individual in this role will be required to work typical hours at the request of the client or role demands.
Physical Demands
Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors contractor representatives and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.
Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping kneeling crouching crawling and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations crawlspaces and roofs.
Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop mouse keyboard computer monitors telephones and scanners copiers and fax machines.
Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information review information and make decisions about information.
Seeing: This role requires the ability to see view and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment safety equipment and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Native American Hiring Preference
Our parent company Mno-Bmadsen prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section qualified means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and suitable means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:
- First to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
- Second to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and
- Third to other qualified Native Americans; and
- Fourth to all other qualified applicants
Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.
Branch: | Federal Support Services |
Entity: | Steelhead Engineering Company |
FLSA Status: | Exempt |
Hours Per Week: | 40 |
Work Arrangement: | Onsite |
Reports To: | Senior Program Manager |
Manages Others: | No |
Overnight Travel: | No |
Tags: | (Select One & Delete the Rest) #LI-Onsite #LI-KR1 #Careers #Hiring #JobSearch #Recruiting #HotJobs #Content #OpenToWork #USAJobs |
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Position SummaryThe Construction Management Representative (CMR) is responsible for on-site oversight inspection documentation and coordination of construction activities to ensure full compliance with contract requirements plans specifications and applicable codes and regulations. The CMR serves as...
Position Summary
The Construction Management Representative (CMR) is responsible for on-site oversight inspection documentation and coordination of construction activities to ensure full compliance with contract requirements plans specifications and applicable codes and regulations. The CMR serves as a key liaison between the Contractor and the Government supporting quality assurance safety compliance cost control and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle. This position is located at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in Raleigh County West Virginia. The project site is approximately one hour from Charleston and is readily accessible for candidates commuting from Southern West Virginia or western Virginia near the state line. The location offers a practical commute while providing the opportunity to work within a nationally significant natural and recreational area.
Accommodation Requests
We are committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at or
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide on-site construction management oversight to ensure compliance with contract documents plans specifications and applicable codes
- Monitor contractor performance and verify adherence to the approved Quality Control Plan
- Conduct and document daily construction inspections including progress workmanship and compliance
- Ensure all phases of inspection are properly executed in accordance with project specifications
- Monitor construction safety practices for compliance with OSHA standards and the Contractors Safety Plan
- Identify document and immediately report unsafe conditions or incidents
- Maintain daily safety observations and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Review track and manage submittals RFIs RFPs and other project documentation
- Maintain logs for submittals correspondence and project records throughout the project lifecycle
- Assist in drafting responses to RFIs and preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Price Proposals (RPPs)
- Support development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) and Records of Negotiation
- Prepare and distribute weekly progress meeting agendas reports and meeting minutes
- Coordinate and lead project meetings (excluding pre-construction conference)
- Communicate project status issues and upcoming activities with stakeholders
- Observe and document construction activities through daily reports and photographic records
- Coordinate required inspections (critical special and final) with appropriate parties
- Maintain and update deficiency (punch) lists and track resolution of outstanding items
- Review contractor daily reports for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies
- Prepare and submit weekly progress summaries including photos and status updates
- Track permit compliance and document quantities of installed materials
- Review certified payrolls and verify labor compliance
- Conduct labor interviews and ensure proper documentation
- Ensure removal of personally identifiable information (PII) prior to submission
- Review and verify contractor payment applications quantities and percent complete
- Prepare and submit draft and final pay estimates for approval
- Assist with preparation of construction cost estimates including labor equipment materials overhead and profit
- Support contract modifications scope changes and negotiation processes
- Analyze and document differences between government estimates and contractor proposals
- Review and analyze project schedules including baseline and periodic updates
- Evaluate schedule logic progress and potential delays
- Provide reports on schedule compliance and short-term look-ahead schedules
- Utilize project management software to track documents workflows schedules and communications
- Ensure proper document control data tracking and timely processing of project information
- Compile and coordinate all project closeout documentation including reports photos as-built drawings and warranties
- Verify completion of all contract closeout requirements and submit final documentation
- Provide office support services including coordination communication and technical assistance as needed
- Ensure continuity of services between field and office staff
Education Experience and Technical Skills
Required Education Experience and Technical Skills
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field
- Additional coursework or training in:
- Construction management practices and contract administration
- Cost estimating and construction scheduling (e.g. CPM)
- Construction safety and OSHA regulations
- Quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC) processes
- Relevant certifications or credentials preferred such as:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (required)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) (for engineering backgrounds)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Additional federal or agency-specific training (e.g. NPS USACE DOI procedures)
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree particularly with extensive field construction management experience
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license
Preferred Education Experience and Technical Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction management principles practices and methodologies
- Thorough understanding of construction contracts plans specifications and Division 01 requirements
- Knowledge of heavy civil structural and geotechnical construction including:
- Slope stabilization systems (gabions retaining walls reinforced slopes)
- Bridge rehabilitation and structural concrete repairs
- Drainage systems and erosion control measures
- Accessible construction requirements under ABAAS standards
- Familiarity with federal construction policies procedures and workflows (e.g. NPS USACE DOI)
- Knowledge of construction safety regulations including OSHA standards and site safety best practices
- Understanding of cost estimating principles including breakdowns for labor equipment materials overhead and profit
- Knowledge of construction scheduling concepts including baseline schedules critical path method (CPM) and schedule analysis
- Familiarity with quality control/quality assurance (QA/QC) processes and inspection procedures
- Understanding of project closeout requirements including as-built documentation warranties and turnover procedures
Working Environment
This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet climate-controlled environment. While in the office there is no regular exposure to loud noise hazardous materials or heavy machinery.
This role also requires periodic travel to project sites including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments construction noise dust and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits depending on site conditions. While on site visits an individual in this role will be required to work typical hours at the request of the client or role demands.
Physical Demands
Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors contractor representatives and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.
Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping kneeling crouching crawling and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations crawlspaces and roofs.
Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop mouse keyboard computer monitors telephones and scanners copiers and fax machines.
Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information review information and make decisions about information.
Seeing: This role requires the ability to see view and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment safety equipment and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Native American Hiring Preference
Our parent company Mno-Bmadsen prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section qualified means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and suitable means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:
- First to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
- Second to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and
- Third to other qualified Native Americans; and
- Fourth to all other qualified applicants
Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.
Branch: | Federal Support Services |
Entity: | Steelhead Engineering Company |
FLSA Status: | Exempt |
Hours Per Week: | 40 |
Work Arrangement: | Onsite |
Reports To: | Senior Program Manager |
Manages Others: | No |
Overnight Travel: | No |
Tags: | (Select One & Delete the Rest) #LI-Onsite #LI-KR1 #Careers #Hiring #JobSearch #Recruiting #HotJobs #Content #OpenToWork #USAJobs |
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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