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MILCON Alternative Construction Methods Specialist

Collins Consulting Inc

Arlington, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisition Strategy, Air Force, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Change Management, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Contract Negotiation, Emerging Technology, Government, Infrastructure Construction, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Military/DoD Standards, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Secret Clearance, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
3 days ago
Must be a US Citizen who currently possesses a Secret Clearance.
This is a hybrid postion.

Position Overview
The Alternative Construction Methods Specialist will serve as a key advisor and technical resource to Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineers and Enterprise Partner Organizations (SAF/IE, AFIMSC, AFCEC), focusing on innovative and non-traditional construction delivery methods. This role will advance the use of progressive design-build (PDB), Other Transactional Authorities (OTA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, and other acquisition strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve cost efficiency, and enhance mission readiness across the Air Force enterprise. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate and collaborate on MILCON program development and execution, ensuring compliance with DoD policy, design standards, and mission requirements.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Strategic Advisory & Innovation:
  • Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including progressive design-build and OTAs.
  • Develop and implement strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into Air Force infrastructure programs.
  • Advise on acquisition approaches leveraging OTAs and CSOs to rapidly deliver innovative technologies and solutions.
Policy & Process Improvement:
  • Assist in drafting policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery.
  • Monitor emerging trends and technologies in construction and acquisition to recommend improvements to current MILCON and infrastructure investments.
MILCON Program Development & Execution:
  • Support planning, procurement, and execution of projects using alternative acquisition authorities.
  • Develop tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies that leverage the flexibility of OTAs and CSOs to meet mission needs rapidly.
  • Collaborate with contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility and speed.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Government personnel in the development, implementation, and execution of MILCON projects and programmatic criteria (e.g., design guides and policy standards for unified facilities design and construction) in accordance with DoD policy, base design, National Fire Protection standards, budget, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submittals.
  • Perform MILCON program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements presentation materials and reports.
  • Draft, coordinate, validate, review, analyze, and submit completed packages for action and implement business redirection/change management actions to enhance planning processes and programs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Training:
  • Coordinate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for progressive design-build and OTA utilization.
  • Engage nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, ensuring compliance with participation requirements (e.g., cost-sharing).
  • Lead workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability in alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies.

Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (Master s preferred).
Experience:
  • Minimum 4 years in federal construction or acquisition programs, with at least 3 years in alternative delivery methods (progressive design-build, OTAs, etc).
  • Experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including at a minimum progressive design-build (PDB).
  • Expertise in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, including in-depth experience acquiring innovative technologies and solutions through both processes and a firm understanding of governing authorities (e.g., 10 U.S.C. 4022).
  • Experience working with nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, understanding conditions required for participation (e.g., cost-sharing requirements).
  • Experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects and programmatic criteria in compliance with DoD policy and standards.
Skills:
  • Strong understanding of design-build principles and collaborative project delivery.
  • Skill in developing tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies leveraging OTAs and CSOs.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and propose innovative solutions.
Preferred Certifications
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)

About the Company

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Collins Consulting Inc

Collins Consulting brings over two decades of total talent solutions experience to meet your on-demand consulting needs. We have an established history of serving clients nationwide in both the public and private industries. These clients range from Fortune 100 companies within the commercial arena to supporting contracts within federal agencies.

Collins Consulting is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and a SBA Small Business. We believe in servicing our country's veterans by supporting and nurturing opportunities to join their skillsets with clients who have the same principles. These certifications coupled with Top Secret facility clearance allow us to meet category and diversity goals.

Collins Consulting is agile, innovative, and an award winning advocate in providing total talent solutions to serve your business needs. Whether you are a professional who is looking for a new career or an organization in need of experienced talent, we have the resources to help you.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.colcon.com