About this position

About Bodwé Group Companies

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Management Representative (CMR) to support Government-led construction projects. The CMR will provide on-site oversight, quality assurance, contract compliance monitoring, and coordination with Architect-Engineer (AE) firms and Government Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR). This role requires strong technical knowledge, safety compliance, and the ability to manage complex construction activities in challenging environments.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Construction Observation

Monitor on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.Coordinate with multiple construction crews and provide timely reporting to off-site AE firms and Government CORs.Observe, document, and confirm conformance of work performed.Conduct and facilitate weekly progress meetings and prepare detailed meeting minutes.Prepare daily field observation reports and maintain thorough project documentation.

Contract Administration & Government Coordination

Process and review change orders, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).Review and evaluate payment applications to verify percentages, dollars, and completed activities eligible for Government payment.Review certified payrolls and conduct labor interviews in accordance with contract requirements.Analyze contractor proposals for technical scope, cost breakdowns, labor, equipment, materials, overhead, and profit.Support negotiations by documenting technical scope requirements and cost elements between the Contracting Officer (CO) and Construction Contractor.Define and document scope changes resulting from CO direction or differing site conditions.

Cost & Schedule Management

Develop and/or review construction cost estimates.Review and interpret construction schedules to evaluate progress and document performance.Evaluate and document schedule impacts related to scope changes or field conditions.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Associate’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution.Minimum five (5) years of construction management experience.OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of Task Order award.Demonstrated experience with in-water construction and related activities including boat launch ramps, lake level considerations, precast concrete panels, excavation, stabilization, commissioning, permitting, and construction in Nevada or similar environments.Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply construction contract plans and specifications.Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling/cost estimating tools.Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travelMust have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Prior experience working on Government construction projects.Familiarity with in-water construction and environmentally sensitive project sites.Experience working in Nevada or similar environmental conditions.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work typical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.

Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.

Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.

Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.

Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; andSecond, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; andThird, to other qualified Native Americans; andFourth, to all other qualified applicants

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Branch:

Federal Support Services

Entity:

Steelhead Engineering Company

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Reports To:

Senior Program Manager

Manages Others:

Overnight Travel:

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