Construction Manager (CMa)

Founded in 1990, award winning AFG Group, Inc. provides a full range of program, project and construction management services to our clients - from project planning, definition, design, and construction, through commissioning, relocation, and move-in. 

Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM Firm, AFG’s portfolio includes Healthcare & Laboratories, Federal & Public Agencies, Courts & Criminal Justice, and Education markets. Clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various state/local agencies served through AFG’s nationwide offices and locations. We continue to do what AFG does best: helping owners and users solve facility-related problems.

Construction Manager (CMa)

AFG Group, Inc. seeks a qualified Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) to provide full-spectrum construction management advisory services on a high-visibility federal project in Salt Lake City, UT. The selected individual will support GSA and the Department of State (DoS) in delivering a state-of-the-art Passport Office within an occupied federal building. The position requires proven expertise in managing complex tenant improvement (TI) and design-bid-build (DBB) federal projects with multiple stakeholders and phases.

This is a key role responsible for advising the government throughout pre-construction, construction, and closeout, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence. This position requires extensive coordination with A/E firms, GSA regional staff, the General Contractor (GC), Commissioning Agent (CxP), and tenant agencies.

Key Responsibilities of On-Site Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa)

• Serve as GSA’s on-site construction management advisor throughout the full project lifecycle
• Lead construction oversight and quality assurance across all phases: requirements development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Support programming efforts, site investigations, and risk identification during pre-design
• Develop third-party cost estimates (TPEs) and recommend bid options and swing space strategies
• Collaborate with GSA Regional Design Reviewers to ensure design submissions meet quality and compliance standards
• Perform QA reviews of A/E submissions for constructability, spatial data alignment, and adherence to the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
• Track A/E progress, manage schedule milestones, and coordinate Division 1 specification reviews
• Provide acquisition support, including technical evaluation of GC proposals, bid form development, and participation in pre-proposal conferences
• Oversee daily construction operations, contractor safety compliance, and field activities
• Monitor and document submittals, RFIs, field changes, progress schedules, and quality control procedures
• Facilitate and document progress meetings, site walks, and inspections
• Coordinate closely with the Commissioning Provider (CxP) to validate system performance and witness commissioning milestones
• Support system integration, training, and turnover documentation, including O&M manuals and asset records
• Manage punchlist resolution, project closeout, and warranty tracking
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using GSA’s PMIS (Kahua)
• Interface with GSA, DoS, and displaced tenant agencies to ensure minimal operational disruption
• Ensure all contractor deliverables align with FAR, GSAM, and GSA’s construction and acquisition standards
• Advise GSA on change orders, claims, and contractor pay applications
• Promote collaboration across the A/E, GC, CxP, and GSA team to maintain project performance in scope, schedule, and budget

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in construction management, with at least 5 years supporting federal government projects
• Prior experience with GSA or Department of State projects is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-phase, occupied space renovations
• Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR), RFI/submittal workflows, schedule and cost management
• Proficiency in MS Office, Procore, Kahua (or similar PMIS), and reading contract drawings/specs
• OSHA 30 Certification (mandatory)
• CCM, PMP, PE, or RA licensure preferred

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Occasional low and high temperatures due to working outside during all seasons, along with elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasional noise while on construction sites.

Benefits

As an employee, you could be eligible for:

• Competitive Industry Pay
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Flex Time
• Bonus plans
• Professional Learning and Membership Incentives
• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Company-Paid Disability & Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Employer Match
• New Parent Leave
• Relocation Assistance
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Qualified applicants at AFG Group, Inc. must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

AFG Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.