Cherokee Federal is looking for Sr. Construction Manager in Mundelein, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3872290622 is live since 2026-10-06 14:41:50.
CNDS is seeking an experienced Construction Manager, Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, and construction execution of a project to renovate the golf course and clubhouse at Joint Base Andrews (JBA). The positions will provide technical oversight, design review, and construction management support Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) located at JBA in the Project Management office during project development and execution. This role will support government project managers and provide technical expertise to ensure the project complies with Department of Defense (DoD) design standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and Air Force Civil Engineer requirements.
Candidates must have experience supporting design and construction projects on DoD installations and be capable of coordinating with multiple stakeholders including AFCEC, installation civil engineer staff, design teams, and construction contractors
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The Senior Construction Manager will perform a broad range technical review and advisory/assistance for AFCEC design and construction efforts at Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Marylan
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Compensation & Benefi
ts:Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Construction Mana
gerPay commensurate with experien
ce.Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without noti
ce.Senior Construction Manager Responsibilities Inclu
- de:Provide a responsive, flexible full-spectrum installation engineering servic
- es.Perform a broad range technical review and advisory/assistance for AFCEC design and construction projects J
- BA.Perform project status updates, assessments, evaluations, analysis, reports, presentations, management-level project cost and schedule reviews, and other products for use in support of assigned enterprise design agent/construction agent (DA/CA) program workload that consist of Military Construction (MILCON) and Facility Sustainment Restoration and Modernization (FSRM) servic
- es.Will prepare and review of statements of work, cost estimates, submittals, and request for informati
- on.Will be expected to participate in virtual and on-site design, contract acquisition, construction meetings, and on-site inspections as requir
- ed.Performs other job-related duties as assign
- ed.Provide technical review of design submittals (concept, 35%, 65%, 95%, and final desig
- n).Evaluate compliance with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), Air Force design standards, and installation requiremen
- ts.Provide constructability reviews, cost awareness, and schedule considerations during design developme
- nt.Identify design risks, conflicts, and potential impacts to construction executi
- on.Coordinate comments between government stakeholders, design consultants, and installation personn
- el.Support design charrettes, design review meetings, and stakeholder coordination meetin
- gs.Provide construction management and oversight during project executi
- on.Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and schedul
- es.Monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with contract documen
- ts.Assist government personnel with site inspections, progress meetings, and project documentati
- on.Identify and communicate construction risks, schedule issues, and cost impac
- ts.Support commissioning, punch list development, and project closeo
- ut.Coordinate with AFCEC, Base Civil Engineer (BCE), and installation leadersh
- ip.Assist in resolving technical issues between designers, contractors, and government representativ
- es.Support preparation of briefings, reports, and technical documentati
- on.Provide input for risk management, cost control, and project schedule manageme
nt.
Senior Construction Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities reques
- ted:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipl
- ine.A minimum of 10 years of experience within the last 20 with Air Force or Department of Defense (DoD) performing facility and infrastructure military construction project management execu
- tionExperience with construction management, design review, and contractor oversi
- ght.Familiarity with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and federal design standa
- rds.Ability to review and interpret civil engineering drawings, specifications, and technical docume
- nts.Strong coordination and communication skills with multidisciplinary te
- ams.Utilizing and applying computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Autodesk AutoCAD,
- etc.Must be a US citi
- zen.Must successfully pass a federal background check and drug screen as a condition of employm
- ent.Must be able to obtain and maintain base access to Joint Base Andr
ews.
Preferred Qualifica
- tionsProfessional Engineer (PE) lic
- ense.Experience supporting Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) or installation civil engineer organiza
- tionsExperience with golf course infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage systems, irrigation systems, utilities, grading, or landscape develop
- ment.Experience supporting MILCON or large facility renovation proj
- ects.Familiarity with construction schedules, cost estimates, and project cont
rols.Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly desir
- able:Site grading and dra
- inageStormwater management sy
- stemsIrrigation sy
- stemsUtility infrastru
- cturePavements and parking
- areasEnvironmental and erosion co
- ntrolGolf course infrastructure and landscape develo
- pmentExperience working with DoD design and construction proce
- sses.Knowledge of MILCON or non-MILCON project deli
- very.Experience supporting government project managers during design and construction ph
- ases.Familiarity with UFC, UFGS, and federal acquisition/construction proce
- sses.Ability to work in collaborative, multi-agency environments is requ
ired.Company Informa
tion:Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP, visit cherokee-federal
.com.
Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged t
- o apply.
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