Construction Liason

Construction Liaison

Location: Mojave National Preserve in Baker, CA Total Compensation: Includes a range of additional benefits and living support, structured to enhance employee effectiveness while promoting overall personal and professional well-being. See below for more details on included benefits. Period of Performance: 18 months; exact dates are yet to be determined

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Liaison to support the National Park Service (NPS) on roadway rehabilitation and safety improvements at Mojave National Preserve in California. This project includes demolition and repaving of deteriorated roadways, roadway widening, construction of pullouts, installation of drainage structures and culverts, striping, signage, and implementation of wildlife protection measures such as desert tortoise fencing. The Construction Liaison will provide full-time, on-site support focused on observation, daily reporting, coordination between NPS and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with environmental requirements, project limits, and contract documents within a sensitive desert and protected resource environment.

This role is contingent upon award of project.

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.
• Arrange, attend, facilitate, and document project meetings, including weekly progress meetings, safety meetings, inspections, negotiations, and internal Government meetings; prepare meeting minutes within required timeframes.
• Perform on-site inspections, including mock-ups, preparatory, initial, follow-up, and post-construction inspections; document findings with photographs, descriptions, and reports.
• 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 and issuance.
• Observe construction activities to verify work is progressing in accordance with contract documents, environmental requirements, and safety standards.
• Review, analyze, and assist in preparing cost estimates.
• Review and process Construction Contractor's RFIs and assist in resolution, draft response, tracking, and follow up.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum four (4) year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management or other related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant construction and/or engineering work experience in construction management, preferably aligned to civil, environmental, and site-sensitive construction.
• Experience supporting active construction environments, including roadway construction, paving, grading, drainage, and site civil work.
• Experience supporting construction projects in environmentally sensitive areas, including compliance with environmental mitigation measures, resource protection requirements, and coordination with environmental or biological monitors.
• Proven proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Experience working on federally funded projects or within historic and environmentally sensitive sites strongly preferred
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with a track record of timely coordination with Architecture/Engineering (A/E) teams and National Park Service (NPS) Contracting Officer's Representatives to support quality control objectives preferred
• Proficient in evaluating detailed cost estimates and contractor proposals, including breakdowns of labor, equipment, materials, overhead, and profit.
• Skilled in identifying, defining, and documenting scope changes due to owner direction or differing site conditions.
• Experience supporting or conducting technical negotiations with contractors, including scope, cost components, and terms.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules and accurately assess and document project progress.
• Capable of reviewing and evaluating payment requests against completed work and contractual milestones.
• Relevant experience on projects involving similar scope of work.
• OSHA 30 construction safety training preferred.
• Written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong computer and technology literacy to utilize PCs and mobile devices.
• Knowledge of software including MS Suite (including MS Project), Adobe Acrobat, and any other software programs typically utilized.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment on large, complex construction projects.
• Ability to walk or climb on a daily basis to observe contract performance.
• Must be able to physically operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or to others.

What Does PSI Offer You?

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Company life insurance options for you and your family
• Short-term and long-term disability offerings
• PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change. 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. EEO/M/F/Vets