As part of the BOS contract supporting the Department of the Air Force, 6th Engineer Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, we deliver comprehensive civil engineering services that directly support mission readiness and operational excellence. Our mission is to sustain safe, efficient, and resilient installation infrastructure that enables the Air Force to execute its global mission.
The Construction Manager serves as the lead authority for construction management and inspection oversight for MILCON and non‑MILCON projects at a MacDill Air Force Base. This position provides senior‑level leadership for construction inspectors and acts as the primary liaison between government stakeholders, contracting officials, designers, and contractors. The incumbent oversees project execution from pre‑construction through warranty, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as the Construction Manager and primary liaison for the MILCON program, providing leadership, oversight, and coordination for construction inspectors, contractors, and government stakeholders.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor the construction inspection team; assign daily tasks and ensure consistent inspection, documentation, and compliance; fostering accountability, integrity, collaboration, and performance excellence.
- Manage and provide technical oversight of MILCON and externally designed and constructed projects, serving as the central coordination point for government‑directed communication, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
- Serve as the principal technical construction liaison to the Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Officer (CO), and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) by coordinating contractor evaluations, claims reviews, default actions, litigation support activities, and negotiation efforts.
- Coordinate and facilitate the review and processing of MILCON projects, ensuring effective documentation, information flow, and communication among contractors, reviewers, and decision‑makers.
- Execute overall construction management responsibilities for assigned projects, including budget, schedule, quality, safety, risk, and scope control, from pre-construction through acceptance and warranty.
- Manage and coordinate the RFI process, ensuring timely analysis and written responses, and support the development and processing of contract modifications, including statements of work, drawings, cost estimates, and funding requests.
- Provide technical support during contract negotiations as required.
- Lead or facilitate pre-bid site visits, bid openings, pre-construction meetings, design reviews, progress meetings, and project closeout activities, serving as the central coordination authority between government entities and project teams.
- Coordinate and attend pre-acceptance and acceptance inspections, maintain and oversee complete construction project files, and coordinate disposition of excess materials and equipment.
- Oversee scheduling and coordination of contractor-provided training for government personnel and assist with occupant relocation planning as required.
- Maintain continuous communication with facility users, leadership, and stakeholders regarding project schedules, changes, risks, and inspections.
- Lead and facilitate routine and special project meetings; prepare and deliver written reports and verbal briefings on project status and issues.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and CPM schedules.
- Apply knowledge of construction inspection practices, government regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved designs, specifications, contracts, and applicable codes and standards.
- Utilize Microsoft Office tools to support reporting, tracking, and documentation.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required Education / Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB)–accredited architecture program.
- Minimum Five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory position
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience managing and overseeing construction projects, including both new construction and renovation/modernization efforts. Experience with government or military construction (MILCON) projects is highly preferred.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience within the Engineering or Civil Engineer organization of the U.S. Department of Defense at a major military installation. U.S. Air Force installation experience is strongly preferred.
Certificate / License / Registration:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (RA) preferred.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential issued by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) preferred.
- Ability to hold and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Travel: Minimal, as required
- Demonstrate initiative, integrity, accountability, adaptability, and teamwork while working independently or across multidisciplinary teams.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required). Define and what percentage of the day
- Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.: 20%
- Climbing: 20%
- Crawling: 10%
- Special clothing/equipment (wearing): may be required to wear PPE – steel toed shoes, safety glasses and vest when entering construction sites. 100%
- Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (30%), Standing (50%), Bending (10%), stooping (10%)
- High noise level: Active Air Force Base 20%
Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)
- Work is a combination of outdoors (construction sites) and indoors (office environment)
- Inspections and surveys are outside: 60%
- Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 20%
- Hazardous conditions - Exposure to work sites: 30%
- Travel/transportation requirements: May require occasional local travel - 10%
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)
- Computers, fax machines, copiers, cell phones, and video conferencing - 100%
Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)
- Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of workdays to cover weekends if required.
- Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
- Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
Other Essential Functions (List other essential functions here.)
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health screening, and background check.
Compensation Details:
$130k - $155K
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
04/21/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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