Axient is seeking an experienced construction oversight specialist to provide advisory and assistance services to our customer on a major facility construction effort for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold AFB, TN.

Provide advisory and assistance services in support of facility construction needs associated with a major test facility project including the following:

• Monitor construction efforts to ensure all aspects of the work meet project requirements.
• Review engineering drawings and monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to approved designs.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools to monitor contractor submittals, CLIN claims, invoicing status, and deliverable status, as well as to identify past due items.
• Support verification/validation efforts associated with contract deliverables (g., review concrete strength results, witness mandrel testing, etc.).
• Manage program records.
• Forward deliverables to appropriate personnel for review/approval.
• Interface with AF Safety regarding project needs (e.g., lift plan approvals).
• Interface with environmental staff regarding regulatory matters relating to project activities.
• Maintain contract chronologies to document discussions, reviews, approvals, and other correspondence.
• Participate in regularly-scheduled status meetings/calls, as well as unscheduled discussions to address inquiries and/or monitor the status of specific efforts.
• Attend construction meetings as needed.
• Review contract SOWs to develop/refine submittal requirements.
• Support preparation of briefing packages.
• Provide inputs and monitor overall project schedules.
• Prepare Information Release Authorizations (IRA) to facilitate transmittal of documentation to contractors, suppliers, and other approved outside organizations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a DoD security clearance or be able to obtain one.
• Must be knowledgeable of government processes and the management of large complex construction projects.
• Must be able to effectively interface with various Base organizations to complete support assignments.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and application of effective construction management tools and techniques to effectively support AF efforts.
• Must possess strong computer skills and learn to use new applications quickly.
• Prior experience supporting construction projects at a military facility highly desirable (AEDC experience a plus).