Construction Manager

Founded in 1990, award winning AFG Group, Inc. provides a full range of program, project and construction management services to our clients - from project planning, definition, design, and construction, through commissioning, relocation, and move-in.

Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM Firm, AFG’s portfolio includes Healthcare & Laboratories, Federal & Public Agencies, Courts & Criminal Justice, and Education markets. Clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various state/local agencies served through AFG’s nationwide offices and locations. We continue to do what AFG does best: helping owners and users solve facility-related problems.

Construction Manager

This specific project involves providing construction management support for a National Park Service project at Valley Forge National Historic Park involving the demolition of abandoned structures including hazardous material abatement. This project is anticipated to take six months.

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The Construction Manager will provide design and construction management support for projects up to $2.5M from start to finish. Projects could be a wide variety of work including facility upgrades, renovations, etc. Examples of projects include HVAC upgrades, fire alarm upgrades, small interior renovations, etc. Work will primarily be in an office environment, however, work will also be on a variety of construction sites both interior and exterior.

Duties include:

• Coordinate with customers to establish requirements;
  
• Support the development of the Program of Requirements (POR);
  
• Conduct design reviews;
  
• Review the Design Intent Drawings (DiDs) for scope accuracy;
  
• Review the Construction Drawings (CDs) for scope, technical accuracy, constructability and bid ability;
  
• Perform value engineering reviews;
  
• Participate in weekly progress meeting;
  
• Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes;
  
• Review project submittals;
  
• Prepare government cost estimates;
  
• Prepare written scopes of work;
  
• Prepare and update the project schedule;
  
• Set up and maintain job files;
  
• Prepare and update the project budget;
  
• Review cost proposals and change orders;
  
• Perform substantial completion inspection;
  
• Provide technical review support;
  
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFI�s);
  
• Maintain logs of all construction documents.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor�s degree in engineering or architecture preferred, or commensurate experience.
  
• 5+ years� experience in architecture, engineering, or construction.
  
• Team-player, proactive, self-starter attitude.
  
• Interest and ability to resolve a wide range of challenges.
  
• Ability to read drawings.
  
• Communicate professionally and efficiently verbally and in writing.
  
• Develop weekly reports and progress reports, both internally and to the client.
  
• Physical ability to climb ladders and navigate construction sites unaided.
  
• Federal experience preferred, particularly with National Park Service.
  
• Independent and autonomous work style with limited management input.
  
• Strong attention to detail.
  
• Understand and develop construction schedules.
  
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Project.
  
• Understand and develop detailed Scopes of Work for design and construction projects.
  

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
  
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
  
• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
  
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
  
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
  
• Occasional low and high temperatures due to working outside during all seasons, along with elements such as precipitation and wind.
  
• Occasional noise while on construction sites.
  

Benefits

As an employee, you could be eligible for:

• Competitive Industry Pay
  
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
  
• Flex Time
  
• Bonus plans
  
• Professional Learning and Membership Incentives
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
  
• 100% Company-Paid Disability & Group Life
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• 401K with Employer Match
  
• New Parent Leave
  
• Relocation Assistance
  
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
  

Qualified applicants at AFG Group, Inc. must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

AFG Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Cell phone reimbursement
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Disability insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Experience:

• Demolition and abatement: 3 years (Preferred)
  

Ability to Commute:

• King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Required)
  

Work Location: In person