Construction Manager

Copper River Technologies is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support construction, renovation, and facility modernization projects for NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Construction Manager will serve as the Government's technical representative during construction, providing quality assurance, contract administration support, safety oversight, and project management expertise to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements. This position requires extensive knowledge of federal construction practices, NAVFAC quality management procedures, and construction contract administration.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide construction management oversight for multiple federal construction projects from pre-award through project closeout.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and contract documents for constructability and compliance.
• Conduct routine site inspections to monitor construction progress, workmanship, quality, and contractor compliance.
• Coordinate and attend pre-bid conferences, preconstruction meetings, quality control meetings, partnering sessions, schedule reviews, and final inspections.
• Review contractor submittals, schedules, quality control plans, environmental protection plans, accident prevention plans, and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Monitor contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), recommend technical solutions, and coordinate responses with designers and Government stakeholders.
• Ensure contractor compliance with NAVFAC quality control requirements and the Three-Phase Quality Control Process.
• Review contractor schedules, invoices, progress payments, retainage recommendations, and contract modifications.
• Prepare technical reports, project status updates, independent government estimates (IGEs), and documentation supporting Contracting Officer decisions.
• Support contract closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, DD Form 1354 documentation, and as-built drawings.
• Mentor junior construction personnel and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Clearance

• Active Secret Security Clearance required

• Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited), Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Architecture (NAAB accredited)

• Ability to pass the USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety & Health Examination within 15 days of onboarding

• Required Experience and Skills:

• Federal construction contract administration

• Construction scheduling and budgeting

• Quality assurance and quality control

• Engineering principles

• Construction safety regulations

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Field Engineer, or Quality Control Manager supporting commercial, industrial, military, utility, or waterfront construction projects valued at $5 million or greater

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of NAVFAC construction management practices

• Strong leadership and project coordination skills

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and contract documents

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with contractors, designers, contracting officers, and senior Government officials

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent construction projects 

• Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)

• Previous experience supporting NAVFAC or USACE military construction programs

• Experience with NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS)

• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and NAVFAC acquisition processes

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River's Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.