Assistant Construction Project Manager Job in Jacksonville 32218, Florida US
Vacancy Announcement April 3, 2012
Position MILCON Engineering Technician – NSB Kings Bay GA
Business Overview
MCFA is based in Haddonfield, NJ and specializes in the discipline of planning, developing, implementing and managing infrastructure programs. MCFA is an urban planning and business consulting firm that provides expertise to its clients to help solve their most complex planning and business operations problems. MCFA’s urban planning team focuses on large-scale infrastructure development, while its business operations team focuses on developing revolutionary process and information technology solutions.
The MCFA team is a mix of seasoned professionals with deep subject matter knowledge and dynamic early career professionals with strong educational pedigrees. All MCFA associates share common values of flexibility and relentlessness and are uncompromising in their application.
We're a dedicated team of problem solvers. Our strength is in our ability to adapt to the unique needs of our diverse client base.
MCFA services a wide range of markets such as government, higher education, manufacturing, energy, and real estate. This wide range of markets requires wide ranging solutions. MCFA’s solutions are relevant both to private and public sector problems and some clients’ solutions even reside at the convergence of these sectors.
See our website at http://mcfaplanning.com for more information about MCFA, LLC.
Job Description
MCFA is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Engineering Technician in our Infrastructure Department. The role supports our client at NSB Kings Bay, GA. DoD Construction review a must. Applicants who do not have this experience will not be considered. The responsibilities of this role will be dynamic and depending on the individual’s background, knowledge and interests may include:
- Maintain extensive, daily contact with key contractor representatives to promote an atmosphere of partnering and cooperation and to quickly resolve problems and maintain construction schedule.
- Coordinate temporary utility and communication hook-ups for contractor.
- Coordinate lay-down area and storage areas as required.
- Coordinate utility outages and road closures.
- Coordinate excavation, hot work, burn and other construction-related permits as
required.
· Act as main point of contact for daily Supported Command
interface/coordination in the field.
· Support collateral equipment installation and phone/data/communication
connections.
· Assist with coordination of warranty work if requested by facility
owner/occupant.
· Assist with investigation of potential latent defects.
· Install cores, key facility and turnover keys to owner/occupant.
· Coordinate facility system training for owner/occupants/PW shops personnel.
· For both design-bid-build and design-build projects, reviewing pre-final
contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) and perform on-site visits to review constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions. During design development and constructability review, provide technical knowledge of local conditions including availability of construction materials and skilled labor. For problems found, make solution recommendations for designer consideration.
- Assist with coordination of groundbreaking ceremony.
- Actively participate in partnering sessions depending on the nature and scope of
the construction contract. Facilitate effective relationships and processes between contractors,
Supported Command, and government team members.
- Attend and assist with issues discussed during the post-award kickoff meeting
(as applicable) and pre-construction conference, as well as all other mandatory meetings.
- Support the review/approval of all government approved technical and
administrative submittals including but not limited to the schedule of prices, contractor’s baseline critical path schedule, accident prevention plan, activity hazard analyses, safety and health plan, quality control plan, test plans/reports, performance verification tests of major systems, etc.
- Investigate engineering problems that may arise on construction contracts, such
as unforeseen conditions, contractor requests for information (RFIs), and dimension conflicts. Make recommendations for solutions to the CM.
- Assist in coordinating the delivery, storage, and use of government furnished
equipment.
- Support preliminary scheduling meeting and review 3-week look ahead
schedules. Review updates of the baseline schedule with the CM to determine if contractor is
ahead, on or behind. Review the critical activities to ensure the work on the construction contract
remains focused on completion in the most reasonable time. Participate in the bi-weekly look-ahead
meetings with the contractor to review project scheduling problems or concerns.
- Review contractor invoices for accuracy against actual work-in-place.
Recommend approval/disapproval/partial payment to CM.
- Review, endorse and annotate as required contractor daily reports
- Assure environmental compliance by contractor and coordinate EPA jobsite
visits when required.
- Review and verify the accuracy of as-built drawings on at least a monthly basis
- When applicable, coordinate with CM and issue non-compliance notice to
contractor
- Support the processing of claims/disputes/protests/termination actions as
required
- Support the commissioning and NAVFAC Red Zone processes.
- Arrange and coordinating pre-final and final acceptance inspections.
- Track completion of punch list items.
- Support the closeout process including delivery of as-built drawings,
warranties, OM manuals, and spare parts turnover.
- Support ribbon-cutting events.
- Participate, as requested, in FEC-sponsored Construction Assist Visits
(CAV’s).
- Guide contractors on pre-award site visits.
- Assist in the facilitation and coordination of access passes/badges for
contractor personnel, vehicles, and equipment including secured areas.
- Support CM and CS team in the modification process including assistance with
government estimates/proposal reviews and negotiations. Provide “field” level evaluation of
contractor’s proposal for constructability, hidden costs, alternative methods, etc.
- Ensure safety information, labor law information and all other required
administrative information is properly posted at the jobsite.
- Support issuance/lifting of work suspensions.
- Ensure official contractor correspondence and submittals are included in the
contract file.
- Support preparation of contractor performance evaluation in CCASS.
- When requested, provide and update necessary data for corporate reporting
systems such as ieFACMAN (interoperable enterprise Facilities Management system). Use
information technology (IT) tools effectively in performance of duties as set forth in applicable BMS sections.
- In conjunction with the CM, review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and
ensure these are discussed by the prime contractor and their respective subcontractors prior to
beginning each work activity or when a new work crew is to perform the work in accordance with the three phases of QC.
- In conjunction with the CM, review and provide recommendations towards
acceptance of Accident Prevention Plan and actively enforce compliance by the contractor.
- In conjunction with the CM, review and provide recommendations towards
acceptance of Crane Critical Lift Plans along with crane operation qualifications and certificate of compliance. Incumbent must be familiar with crane safety requirements and NAVFAC P-307
(Management of Weight Handling equipment). Observe critical lifts.
- Secure/coordinate road and utility outages.
- Ensure contractor conducts weekly toolbox safety meetings and attend on a
periodic basis to ensure effectiveness.
· Ensure contractor is conducting monthly site safety self-evaluations and
submitting the information with the pay vouchers/invoices; Perform worksite safety assessments.
· Take appropriate, timely action to ensure contractor compliance of safety and
health requirements, including leading safety stand-downs as required and recommending dismissal of key contractor staff due to non-performance or recurring violations.
· Coordinate OSHA jobsite visits.
· Support reporting of contractor significant incidences/near misses, mishap
investigations and the preparation of the report.
- Provide overall coordination of the construction quality management program
for assigned projects. Maintain working knowledge of the requirements set forth in NAVFAC BMS
as it pertains to Construction Quality Management.
- In conjunction with the CM, review and provide recommendations towards
approval of contractor quality control plan.
- Attend coordination and mutual understanding meeting, selected quality control,
preparatory and initial meetings, and monitor three-phase checklists for accuracy and thoroughness.
- Prepare and administer the government QA plan on assigned projects and
prepare government QA reports. Ensure critical definable features of work are included.
- Take/file/distribute progress photos.
- When allowed in the contract, verify quantity, condition, security, and insurance
for payment of approved materials and equipment not stored on jobsite/Government property.
- Validate quantity, condition, and approval of materials on site prior to invoice
payments.
- Coordinate support to review and witness successful testing and
commissioning/ certification of critical systems (ie. mechanical-HVAC/TABS/DALTS/DDC,
electrical-Pad Mounted Transformers/High-Voltage Systems/Switchgear/Automatic Transfer
Switches/Frequency Converters, fire and life safety/fire protection systems, roofing systems, and underwater structures). Assure quality workmanship in accordance with specifications and industry standards on concrete/masonry/ stucco/ structural steel/ bolting/welding and other building
materials/structural systems as required.
- Ensure contractor certifies as required boilers and other pressure vessels,
vertical transport systems, and crane systems.
- Attend/witness selected tests and review all applicable test reports and results.
Required Background
· Milcon Experience a must
· Extensive technical and practical knowledge, and experience as an Engineering
Technician.
- Sound understanding of engineering concepts, principles and practices applicable
to civil, mechanical, electrical, and/or environmental engineering concerned with the design, layout,
and supervision of construction operations.
- Ability to review technical engineering specifications and statements of work
covering complex and diverse engineering designs or changes.
- Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods as well as
construction management.
- Ability to write and speak to report on progress and outcome of technical
assignments and to present recommendations to CM.
- Ability to monitor construction projects to a successful and timely completion.
- Knowledge of Primavera SureTrak scheduling software and/or other
construction scheduling software packages.
- Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws and regulations as they relate to engineering performance requirements.
· Must be legally authorized to work in the US
· Ability to pass a background check and to receive US Government contractor credentials
Education Requirement
Engineering degree desirable (but not necessary) and a minimum of 3 years in construction management.
Compensation
Salary TBD based on qualifications. Competitive benefits package with Medical, Dental, 401K, vacation, holidays, life insurance, and more.
To Apply
Send a cover letter, your resume, and a list at least 3 professional references to careers@mcfaplanning.com .
MCFA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. MCFA does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which MCFA maintains facilities.
MCFA is a participant in E-Verify and employees of MCFA are required comply with program requirements.