Project Specialist III

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Markon is seeking a Project Specialist (PS) to oversee, manage and inspect the work of various construction contractors performing work for various on-site construction activities. The Project Specialist will manage projects for progress, workmanship and conformance with the contract documents and existing codes. They will maintain project files and paperwork, providing recommendations to the client.

Arrange and conduct a variety of meetings at various locations and project sites.
• Monitor compliance with Accident Prevention Plan and all applicable safety requirements.
• Assist the government's Project Manager as a technical point of contact for assigned projects as well as cradle-to-grave project execution and completion of assigned tasks from design through construction.
• Attend contractor led weekly and monthly safety meetings.
• Document any safety issues, and draft any letters of deficiency or similar notice.
• Draft Request for Price Proposals (RPPs) that define work to be performed and cite relevant specification sections including appropriate sketches illustrating work to be performed.
• Prepare Government Cost Estimates with breakdown of labor, materials and equipment costs.
• Confirm certified payrolls have been submitted for all workers, review for accuracy, and perform labor interviews periodically.
• Perform quantity surveys, review and verify the contractor's monthly progress payments.
• Provide draft pay estimate and completed Construction Payment Request Approval form to the Government project team.
• Receive, log, and review submittals for completeness and accuracy. Review shop drawing submittals.
• Track submittals as required through completion of the process and update the Submittal Tracking logs as maintained by each project team.
• Assist in resolution, draft response, track, and follow up on requests for information (RFIs).
• Review and verify contractor's project record ("as-built") drawings are updated to reflect all changes, RFIs, modifications, and work completed before each monthly progress payment.
• Assist in resolving disputes that may arise due to the interaction between the construction contractor and Government personnel.
• Verify that all required O&M manuals, warranties, guarantees, and close out requirements are complete and in compliance with the contract documents.
• Coordinate Structural Tests and Special Inspections (STSI) with the Contractor and Special Inspector. Ensure inspections are completed in a timely manner.
• Perform field investigations, site surveys, and utility investigations as directed.
• Evaluate alternative methods for accomplishing work when requested.
• Perform site visits to off-site locations as necessary at the request of the Contracting Officer.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders and team members through all phases of a project. Determine their needs, and develop those needs into project/contract documentation.
• Coordinate access and provide escorting to the construction site for contractor personnel and other visitors.
• Works with Financial Analyst to develop risk assessments and risk analysis to solve construction problems
• Works closely with senior project management staff and sister agencies in the field.
• Advise project team of any foreseeable problems that may arise as construction progresses.

• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or other related field from an ABET accredited engineering college or university.
• Minimum of 8 or more years of relevant construction / engineering work experience.

• Registered PE or Architect - OR - actively participating in Engineer in Training (EIT) program - OR - 3 years post-secondary school in an ABET accredited engineering program.