Federal Project Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

This position is an RFP position and is contingent upon contract award. 

Goldbelt Operations Support Services, LLC (GbOSS) offers expert construction, renovation, and support services. GbOSS has expertise in construction, renovation, and support services, from design-build to finish work. GbOSS utilizes a skillset as general contractors to assist federal clients and is 8(a) certified.

Summary:

GbOSS is in search of a Construction Project Manager (CPM). The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall Project Management duties, submittals, and hands-on review of work in place, administration and execution of all meetings and reporting, documentation, and close-out of the project. This individual will interface with the construction team and subcontractors.  Location is in the Juneau, AK and surrounding areas. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform constructability reviews of project and contract documents
• Coordinate between fieldwork, affected organizations, and Government
• Work with local USCG staff to explain and inform on construction activities
• Perform a variety of Project Manager duties to include monitoring the effectiveness of Construction Contractor's Project Manager and monitoring USCG facilities for facility maintenance issues
• Ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications
• Make on-site visits and work with Superintendents/Contractor's Project Manager of construction project(s) and provide written reports to the USCG
• Be an effective communicator, understand risks, and develop strategies to reviews including, but not limited to, equipment and material submittals, progress charts, quality control (QC) and Safety Plans, and various work plans
• Oversee project schedule, construction progress, and period of performance/contract completion date
• Monitor the Contractor's Project Management for compliance with contract and report observations to the COR/KO/Contracting Specialist (CS)
• Research and identify design and/or construction problems and provide recommendations to USCG Construction Project Management team
• Process Construction Contractor's Request for Information (RFI), Request for Variation (RFV), Request for Deviation (RFV), and Design Clarification Request (DCR)
• Assist with development of contract modifications and associated documents to include but not limited to: construction costs estimates, red line drawings, statement of work, and edits to the specifications
• Update facility partners with project schedules, changes to the period of performance, and coordinate outages
• Attend construction branch and construction project meetings
• Monitor job-site safety and compliance
• Monitor and maintain a complete, updated file of approved submittals for the construction contract. Review Construction Contractor's submittal, check against the materials being installed, and monitor schedule of submittals
• Maintain field records such as correspondence, Construction Contractor daily reports, test results, solid waste disposal acceptance receipts, progress payments, modifications, etc.
• Review and assist in resolving technical issues, including Construction Contractor Request for Information (RFI) and/or Design Clarification Request (DCR), and Construction Contractor progress schedules
• Prepare supporting information for proposed modifications. Prepare field sketches, measurements, and recommend solutions to USCG construction COR
• Maintain a current set of contract plans and specifications with executed modifications posted
• Ensure the Construction Contractor is maintaining a current set of as-built drawings and updates the construction schedule
• Perform labor interviews when directed by the KO or COR
• Maintain good rapport, coordination, and communications with other agencies and organizations involved in the project
• Perform pre-construction plan reviews, identify risks, identify confusing plans and specifications and offer solutions
• Arrange for transfer of documents, O&M manuals, spare parts, tools, as-built drawings, keys, and guarantees to the USCG
• Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements
• Keep the COR fully informed of any technical or contractual difficulties encountered during performance
• Ensure that the Contractor submits proper security or facility clearance forms and ensure proper management of Government furnished property
• Evaluate proposals for technical feasibility, and quantity verification
• Review payment requests/invoices and provide recommendations to the USCG COR

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Skilled and proficient in operating a variety of computer software packages, including but not limited to Microsoft suite and Microsoft projects
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with our management team, employees, and clients
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to write professional routine reports and correspondence
• Must be able to travel to job site(s) as assigned
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Shall complete the following training courses within 120 days of contract award.  If the CPM has already completed the trainings, but no longer hold an active certification, they must complete training necessary to recertify.  
  • Contractors Quality Management course (CQM-C) (provided by one of the following vendors) 
    • Associated General Contractors
    • Associated Builders and Contractors
    • Online training meeting USACE/NAVFAC CQM-C
  • 30 Hour OSHA Certification (CI must carry Department of Labor card) 
  • Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (AK-CESCL) Certification 
  • Construction Industry 8-hour Confined Spaces Entry Certification
  • Professional Construction Manager Course (PCM)

A CPM candidate can meet the minimum qualifications for this contract by meeting either the Engineer/Architect qualifications described in "a" below OR the Certified Design-Build qualifications described in "b" below.  In addition, all CPM candidates must meet the minimum qualifications identified in "c" below. 

    A. Engineer / Architect:

• • ABET accredited 4-year Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management Degree (Must show degree and year received, major, and name of school/college/university degree received from), AND
  • At least 5 years total experience being a field engineer, project manager, or managing multiple construction contracts involving multiple disciplines/trades, AND
  • At least 3 years of construction management oversight experience within the last 7 years on projects with a construction dollar value of approximately $1M-$20M (per project). (Must show position title held and description of responsibilities, construction project start/completion dates, construction dollar value of project, and description of project.  Must be time on site working on the project.).

    B. Certified Design-Build Professional:

• • Certified Design-Build Professional (DBIATM) through the Design-Build Institute of America [Assoc. DBIA is not equivalent] OR Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through Construction Manager's Association of America CMAA certified as described in ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 (Must provide certificate of present and good standing of certification, if applicable), AND
  • At least 10 years of total experience being a field engineer, project manager, superintendent, or some other managerial construction project management position, AND
  • At least 6 years of construction management oversight experience within the last 10 years on projects with a construction dollar value of approximately $1M-$20M (per project). (Must show position title held and description of responsibilities, construction project start/completion dates, construction dollar value of project, and description of project.  Must be time on site working on the project.).

     C. Requirements for all Construction Project Managers:

• • Experience with design-build or design-bid-build contracts, AND
  • At least 1 year construction experience performed in Alaska or Coastal areas (within 20 miles of the shoreline). (Must show position title held, project location, and description of project), AND
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time within the state of Alaska
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Tier I / SF-85 background investigation (NACI or equivalent) and meet all HSPD-12 and CAC eligibility requirements for access to Coast Guard or DoD facilities and systems

Pay and BenefitsAt Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.