Job description
We are staffing a 5 year contract for the Bureau of Indian Education, and are looking for qualified candidates, preferably based in New Mexico, or proximate to Albuquerque! We are looking for Consultants II and III for Construction Administration and Quarters Inspectors. The positions will be located at Indian schools throughout the New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma areas. Positions may also include other areas of the western/midwestern United States. Travel, lodging, and rental car expenses are covered. Positions will pay $38/hr.
BACKGROUND:
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) School Operations division has identified an immediate need for Engineering, Construction Management, and Housing Inspection Support Services associated with the implementation of BIE’s employee housing/quarters maintenance, repair, and construction projects, maintenance/condition inspections and other services identified herein. Projects will range widely from maintenance and repair, general improvements, renovation, Design, Design/Build, and Build, and assisting with the development of a quarters management program.
OBJECTIVE:
BIE school operations need to supplement existing federal staff to ensure the timely completion of authorized work with proper oversight.
Designated personnel must be able to perform onsite inspections and evaluations of quarters units that are located throughout the United States to determine the actual condition of existing buildings; their functional adequacy; compliance to code requirements, including life safety, health, handicap, energy conservation; and examine existing facilities, utilities and sites for renovation, reuse, or functional modifications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Shall be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant combination of education and work experience.
- Construction technical competencies and qualifications to verify that a specific level of workmanship was obtained.
- Minimum of four (CA/QI II) or six (CA/QI III) years construction industry or residential inspection experience.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling methods and familiarity with the use of scheduling software.
- Proficiency in computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat Professional, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD; and RS Means/CostWorks.
- Must have the agility and dexterity to perform required duties involving moderate walking over rough, uneven, or slippery surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing ladders, or similar activities such as repeated lifting of moderately heavy objects less than 50 lbs. (such as testing or measuring equipment and regular visits to construction sites).
- Possesses the strong communication skills required to convey complex concepts in an effective, concise, and authoritative manner in English both orally and in writing, with extensive experience in preparing various types of professional correspondence.
- Experience in developing and maintaining complex construction management activities including submittal and Request for Information (RFI) processing.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of residential building design criteria, construction guide specifications, construction industry best practices and acceptable techniques (such as proper applications of construction materials and methods of installation).
- Ability to accurately calculate construction costs for changes, price the value of needed work, and provide recommendations for equitable adjustments.
- Ability to monitor the preparation of contractor as-built activities to ensure that the required documents are being prepared on an on-going basis.
- Ability to review contractor submissions of as-built drawings for completeness and accuracy and advise in writing the appropriate Government personnel as to the acceptability of such submissions.
- Ability to identify critical and long lead-time materials and recommend procurement strategies to prevent negative impact on quality, cost, and schedule.
- Completed the 30 Hour OSHA Construction Training within the past two years.
- A valid driver’s license.
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A FEDERAL SECURITY CLEARANCE BACKGROUND CHECK FOR A PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albuquerque, NM 87104