Construction assistant Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Copper River Technologies is seeking an experienced Construction Manager who will provide technical services and expertise related to all phases of construction on a variety of projects within the AOR.

Though work typically occurs in one of the following categories, it does not preclude that work from being performed in other categories as well.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to) :

• Capable of tactfully and professionally communicating (orally and in writing) NAVFAC requirements and positions and be capable of engaging at multiple levels of authority to obtain decisive action from all affected parties, including the Construction Contractor (Contractor), Supported Commands, and other Agencies.
• Must understand that their recommendations will be strongly considered in forming the basis for final action by field office leadership.
• Review pre-final contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions.
• Participate in pre-award contract meetings, such as Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACDs) meetings and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings as applicable), pre-construction conferences, (informal or formal) partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meeting, design review meetings (as applicable), LEED coordination meetings (as applicable), Facility Turnover Planning Meetings (NAVFAC Red Zone), and final inspections.
• Review of contractor administrative submittals, such as : schedules (both bar charts and networks); environmental protection plan; design (as applicable) and construction quality control plan; health and safety plan; and accident prevention plan, and coordinate review and recommend approval or rejection of technical "Government-approved" submittals, such as shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer's instructions, test plans / reports, certificates, and O&M data in a timely manner.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress and solicit input from the Engineering Technician / Quality Assurance (ET / QA) representatives, review CQC reports and attend QC meetings. Recommend necessary action to assure contractor's quality control program is provided in accordance with the contract requirements and that three phases of quality control are being utilized.
• Provide technical solutions to unforeseen problems during construction, based on technical knowledge and coordination with designer and construction contractor. This may include independently reviewing field changes that have no impact on function of the facility or scope, cost or schedule of the contract.
• Provide project status updates to senior Government personnel within the field office.
• Prepare property record inventory documents for Government Project Manager, DD1354 Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property and Disposal of DoN Real Property, in accordance with NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS) and in coordination with Project Managers and Installation Real Property Accountable Officer (RPAO).
• Complete required items to assist in effectively closing out a contract, including tracking receipt and delivery of as-built drawings, O&M manuals / eOMSI and warranty documents for the Supported Command / facility manager or local PWD, in accordance with NAVFAC BMS.
• Keep the Government sponsor advised as to the status of projects, but the responsibility to plan and carry out the assignment is accomplished independently.

Education :

university or an architecture degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited university

Preferred Skills :

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

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.