**Description** ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. Currently we are looking for someone to join our team and contribute to solutions involving construction of facilities and capabilities of national importance. This position involves on-site supervision of ongoing construction projects and support to civil engineering planning. **Requirements of a Construction Manager** + 8+ years of experience conducting and managing onsite construction projects including concrete work, electrical, and plumbing. Knowledge of construction technology. + US Citizenship Required. + Ability and experience in supervising and directing the work of sub-contractors. + Physical ability to stand, work, and move on construction sites across uneven ground for up to 10 hours per day. + Must be proficient in English. + Must be able to read Drawing sets and understand combined specifications. + Travel to onsite construction sites up to 50% of the time. + Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. + Candidates must be independent; self-motivated; and have excellent technical, writing, and presentation skills. + Must be able to obtain a favorable background investigation which will result in a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). **What will you do as a Construction Manager at ARA?** + Supervise all aspects of on-site construction management. Ensure projects are completed to standard, on time, and within budget. Work with one or more subcontractors on a construction site. + Performs change order estimates and work with the whole team for change order negotiations. + Work with A&E firms to develop construction plans. **Preferences** + BS degree with 2-4 years of experience. Degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred. + Current TWIC. + Active Security clearance. + Active OSHA 30 certification. + LEEDS certification. **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Required** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Loyal:** Shows firm and constant support to a cause + **Innovative:** Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking + **Enthusiastic:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Preferred** + **Thought Provoking:** Capable of making others think deeply on a subject + **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject **Motivations** **Required** + **Work-Life Balance:** Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help + **Peer Recognition:** Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers + **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility + **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks + **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization **Education** **Preferred** + Bachelor of Science or better in Civil Engineering **Licenses & Certifications** **Preferred** + LEED Green Associate **Experience** **Required** + 8-10 years: Experience related to the position (construction, construction management, construction technology). Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)