Construction Management Specialist – Level II - Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

SUMMARY 

Stampede Ventures Inc., a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is seeking a qualified Construction Management Specialist II for the PBRWS CMIS Contract in Santa Fe County, NM. This position involves advanced construction management tasks and quality control to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. The Construction Management Specialist II must have at least two years of experience in construction projects like the PBRWS Project or can qualify with a two-year degree in construction management or related field in lieu of experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are notintended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Become familiar with all related contractual documents including construction plans, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction schedules during the construction process and check for compliance with Reclamation engineering standards and procedures. Provide contract document management support. Organize drawing and specifications sets to be up to date and appropriate for inspector use.
2. Provide submittals administration. Download and file contractor submittals and RFIs into Reclamation’s file program, coordinate and communicate about review progress, and provide owner responses to contractors. 

1. Verify elevations and coordinates of installed work or staking against construction drawings.
2. Attend all construction-related meetings, as appropriate to the position, and document attendance, provide meeting notes, and document action items for Reclamation’s CCOR.
3. Be on-site when CC is on-site to observe and inspect the activities, process, and products of the CC to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Occasional work outside normal working hours for early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required if PBRWS construction activities are going on.
4. Oversee quality control of CC’s work and safety for the construction project and observe and inspect Contractor’s work and/or task activities including confirmation of work performance, supplies, and materials installed; and that they meet the Government specification’s standards.
5. Assist Reclamation field staff regarding quality control and safety measures for ensuring construction is performed in accordance with contract specifications, drawings, the CC’s safety and health plan, and the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
6. Other tasks assigned by the Construction Manager Level - III.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• Must be proficient in understanding specifications, drawings, drawing redlines, and other contract-related engineering documents. Proficient in inspecting the work product and ensuring compliance with the specifications, drawings, and other contract-related engineering documents.
• Proficient with earthwork activities such as excavating, stockpiling, hauling, placement, compaction, and Contractor’s QC testing of earthen materials.
• Proficient in concrete activities such as formwork, scaffolding, reinforcement, methods of placement and finishing, cold weather protection, curing, and documenting Contractor’s QC testing of concrete placements. Must have experience with placement of Controlled Low Strength Materials (CLSM).
• Understands industry and Government best management practices for heavy civil construction activities.
• Proficient in OSHA and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) regulations and the differences between the two safety requirements (OSHA 30 Hours Construction Training and/or RSHS 32 Hours Training). Base CPR, First Aid, automated external defibrillator (AED), and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP). Optional:  OSHA Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, and Fall Protection & Prevention.
• Presents a professional demeanor, attentive listener, proactive, works independently with little oversight, engage and actively participate in teams, proficient in communication of ideas, technical subjects, concerns, and ability to provide potential solutions.
• Proficient in written and oral communication at a professional level and able to compose written documentation that is professional, thorough, clear, and precise that requires little to no correction. Proficient using MS Office with a focus on Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, email, etc.
• Mental and physical ability to work the required hours, in ambient weather conditions, and mobilize around construction site.
• Proactive and self-motivated. Performs in a professional, responsible manner. Works independently and as a team member and follows industry standards.  Demonstrates proficiency in construction projects at managing time efficiently, working independently, and adhering to schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the ability to climb up and down ladders, walk on uneven, shifting surfaces, dirt, mud and gravel & up and down hills as well as occasional work in confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Job is performed both on active construction sites with exposure to all types of weather heat, cold, rain, snow, exposure to dust, dirt and noise, as well as in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. Occasional travel may be required. Occasional “off-shift” evening/weekend/holiday work may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Depending upon workload supervision of additional quality control employees and or subcontracted QC employees may be required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS 

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as periodic random drug screenings, have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to secure areas of a military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work. 

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer. 

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.