Assistant Construction Management Representative (CMR) (Part-Time)

*Construction Management Representative (CMR) Qualifications* * The Asst.
CMR shall be computer literate to be able to open and manipulate Primavera Project schedules (aka Gantt) and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
The Asst.
CMR must also have experience using SharePoint websites for document sharing and control * Knowledgeable in construction practices including applicable building codes, applicable safety regulations (must have a minimum of OSHA 30-hour construction safety training) * Cost breakdown estimating and negotiating, and technical writing.
* Provide technical assistance and support to the Lead CMR or COR during construction * Education and professional qualifications in Engineering, Architecture or Historic Preservation in addition to Construction Management * Ability to develop Independent Cost Estimates for construction modifications project experience on buildings that follow The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
* Demonstrated ability to prepare draft modifications, independent government estimates, responses to requests for information, process submittals, prepare field observation reports, review construction schedules, review completed work for construction contractor payment requests, and conduct progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
* Familiarity with Federal, NPS, and/or DSC policies, procedures, and workflows may be rated more favorably.
* Physical abilities: Ability to walk up three flights of stairs, get onto and use scaffolding and/or a lift to access and view the building walls and roof, walk on the roof, use a ladder, and be tied off using a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) on a daily basis to observe contract performance.
* Ability to read, interpret and understand the Construction Contract, Plans and Specifications.
* Ability to understand cost estimates broken down at a minimum to prime and subcontractor labor, equipment, materials, overhead and profit and the ability to evaluate proposals broken down to that level.
* Ability to define and document scope changes either required by the owner or a result of a differing site condition.
* Ability to understand and document negotiations between the Government and the Construction Contractor for the technical scope requirements, prime and subcontractor labor, equipment, material, overhead and profit.
* Ability to read and interpret the construction schedule to evaluate and document progress.
Ability to evaluate payment requests as they relate to percentages/dollars/activities – services received by the Government that can be paid for.
* Prior experience working with Federal Government Project Managers/CORs on processing change orders, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports * Knowledge of and experience with construction practices directly related to historical buildings rehabilitation.
* Ability to access and effectively utilize the Construction/Project Management software using communications, project progress meetings, review of submittals, RFI’s, transmission of digital progress photographs, etc.
* Provide 3 references.
* Experience working with NPS is an added advantange *Job Description* *Communications:* Draft project-related correspondence for review and issuance; Document controversial issues encountered/problems experienced; Participate in conference calls as necessary; Provide information needed to resolve disputes; Upload to the proposed project management software program all documents; Deliverables: Reports, reviews, evaluations, design work, etc *Meetings:* Arrange, attend, and facilitate a variety of meetings including, but not limited to; Weekly reports, Weekly progress meeting agenda, Weekly progress meeting minutes,, Agenda for other meetings as requested ,Minutes for other meetings as requested weekly progress and safety meetings at the project site.
*Submittal Reviews:* Review, comment on, and recommend acceptance or rejection of Division 1 Submittals, Review, comment on, and recommend acceptance or rejection of Informational and Material Submittals, maintain a log of all submittals and distribute and track all submittals through project completion per specification, Track project correspondence, Draft Requests for Proposal (RFPs) or Requests for Price Proposal (RPPs) that define work to be performed and cite relevant specification sections including appropriate sketches illustrating work to be performed, Review, prepare pre-negotiation objective, conduct fact finding and clarifications with the contractor, and draft Record of Negotiation explaining the cost difference between the Government estimate and the contractor’s proposed cost, Assist in resolution, draft response, tracking, and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), Review and document the contractor(s) requests for additional cost and/or time, Provide pertinent additional documentation if a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) has been submitted, if differing site conditions are encountered, or if claim is developing.
*Construction Modifications:* Draft scoping documents for possible construction contract modifications; Review Construction Contractor proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, and claims for an additional cost and/or time; Draft written proposal analysis explaining cost difference and draft written pre-negotiation objectives and record of negotiations for review.
*General Inspections*: Inspect work of the Construction Contractor for progress, workmanship, quality, and conformance with contract documents, applicable building codes, and safety standards.
Attach Photographs to document construction progress and problems, Written report of each day of inspection, Update and Submit Deficiency Tracking List to COR on a weekly basis.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $41.
40 - $52.
20 per hour Schedule: * 8 hour shift Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person