Construction Manager - Project Solutions Inc.

Location:  BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX; including Panther Junction or Rio Grande Village

Period of Performance: Estimated 365 days; end date December 2025

Salary Range:  $80k-$95k annually based on experience

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for an exciting opportunity at Big Bend National Park. We are always looking for hard-working professionals to join our diverse workforce and gain experience on a large variety of projects.

Project/Position Overview:

• Purpose: Replace the existing aging distribution system and to upgrade it, as necessary, to meet current fire flow and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulatory requirements.
  • ​​​​​​​Design water distribution system to meet fire flow and minimum pressure requirements through hydraulic modeling.
  • Construct water distribution improvements including the rehabilitation of water storage tanks (interior and exterior), distribution piping, valves, service connections, flow meters, pressure reducing valves, sampling stations, and fire hydrants.
  • Provide instrumentation and control improvements which includes but not limited to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system updates, replacement of existing instrumentation, installation of additional instrumentation for monitoring and process control and radio communication modifications. 
  • Construct electrical improvements including back-up power to maintain operation of supply production to the area, lightning protection, and power for new equipment.
  • Water meters shall be designed to accommodate and be integrated with future water meter improvements in Chisos Basin and Oak Springs.  Meters and supporting equipment should allow for integration between all locations. 

• Purpose: Connect two dead end branches of the existing distribution system with new piping to provide a looped distribution system. In addition to the looped system, all meters in Rio Grande Village will be replaced. Water meters shall be designed to accommodate future water meter improvements in Chisos Basin and Oak Springs. Meters and supporting equipment should allow for integration between all locations (Chisos Basin, Oak Springs and Panther Junction).

**This role is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide technical assistance and support to CO during construction. 
• Read, interpret and understand the construction contract plans and specifications
• Arrange, attend and facilitate a variety of meetings, including weekly meetings at the project site. 
• Document issues encountered and problems experienced with the construction contractor. 
• Review contractor's baseline and progress schedules.
• Draft project related correspondence for NPS to review.
• Understand and document inspections during and post construction as well as mock-up inspections
• Inspect the work of the construction contractor for progress, workmanship, quality and conformance with contract documents, applicable building codes and safety standards
• Deliver reports, reviews, evaluations, design work, etc. to CO.
• Review and process Construction Contractor's RFIs and assist in resolution, draft response, tracking, and follow up.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Educational degree leading to Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent; AND 5 years Construction Management Experience.
• Experience providing similar services for similar projects.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems prefered.
• Minimum of OSHA 30-hour construction safety training required.
• Knowledge and experience with construction practices including applicable building codes, applicable safety regulations
• Knowledge of cost estimating with breakdown of labor, materials and equipment costs for proposed construction contract modifications.
• Ability to evaluate payment requests
• Ability to read and interpret plans, schedules, and other specifications.
• Written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of software including MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, ProjectTeam, Primavera, MS Project, and any other software programs typically utilized 
• Qualified applicant must be able to pass a background check.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to walk up multiple flights of stairs, get onto and use scaffolding, ladders, catwalks and/or a lift to access and view the building walls and roof, walk on the roof, use a ladder, and be tied off using a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
• Maintain a valid driver's license.

What Does PSI Offer You?

• Three options for medical plans plus offered dental, and vision insurance
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Company life insurance options for you and your family
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• PLUS a $800 Monthly Stipend to offset premium costs
• Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Family, travel, and educational benefits (ask us for more information!)
• Always the opportunity for professional development

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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