Construction Manager - Federal Sector - NDER
HybridHammond, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Manage renovation, mechanical system upgrade, and tenant fit-out projects from planning through closeout while ensuring successful delivery, budget, and schedule performance. Serve as the Owner's Representative and Construction Manager on multiple occupied projects, providing on-site oversight for MEP, lighting, and interior renovations. Monitor activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, codes, and safety requirements, while reviewing design submittals, cost estimates, and change orders. Prepare project documentation, facilitate stakeholder meetings, and negotiate change proposals. Work a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days in Hammond, IN, and 2–3 days in the Chicago Loop, with occasional evening hours. Submit a cover letter and resume to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Project Facilitator, or Construction Contractor.
- Experience managing projects valued at $10 million or greater.
- Strong field construction experience with the ability to effectively manage on-site activities.
- Experience working with complex organizations including federal, state, and local government agencies, hospitals, universities, or similar institutional clients.
- Experience reviewing design document submittals, cost estimates, project schedules, and construction documentation.
- Experience with estimating, cost verification, project financial management, and change order negotiations.
- Thorough understanding of project management and construction management principles.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Kahua, or similar project management platforms.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, including 2–3 days per week in Hammond, IN and 2–3 days per week in the Chicago Loop.
- Flexibility to work occasional evening hours as project schedules require.
Desired Qualifications
- Additional experience managing work in high-rise buildings
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