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OCONUS Construction Manager


Company : Markon, Inc.


Location : Alice Springs, Town of Alice Springs


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewEager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation''s most critical missions.At Markon, we don''t just offer jobs we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make which is why were consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nations most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.DescriptionMarkon is seeking an experienced Onsite Construction Manager to support a U.S. Government (USG) program involving complex, large-scale construction projects. The selected candidate will ensure government requirements are met and oversee execution throughout all phases of constructionincluding cost, scope, schedule, safety, and commissioning.ResponsibilitiesAct as the USGs representative and coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure government interests are protected.Oversee and validate project baselines (cost, scope, schedule) and ensure alignment with safety, quality, and commissioning standards.Prepare and validate cost estimates and budgets.Review contractor submittals and proposals for planning, sequencing, schedules, and methodologies.Monitor contractor performance and report progress to the USG.Collect and maintain all construction documentation on behalf of the government.Attend and document construction meetings and progress updates.Support the coordination of security-related work, including escorts and after-hours access.Advise the USG on design, technologies, and construction methodologies to ensure best practices.Verify project schedule and monitor critical path and milestones.Coordinate deliveries to the construction site, including working with third-party contractors.Collaborate with the USG Project Management Team to identify and mitigate operational risks.Follow and enforce local security procedures regarding documentation and photography at the construction site.QualificationsActive TS/SCI with CI Poly Security clearanceBachelors degree in Construction Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of construction management experience in the design and build of industrial or government facilities OR 10+ years of relevant USG construction management experience in lieu of a degree.Experience managing $50M+ construction projects.In-depth knowledge of design-build project management practices.Extensive knowledge of construction schedules and Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis.Demonstrated experience in project commissioning.U.S. Government construction experience (minimum 10 years).Preferred qualifications:Strong electrical knowledge, including experience with generators and UPS systems.Experience managing overseas construction projects.Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification.Working knowledge of:Earned value managementBritish Standards for constructionICD 705 and SCIF constructionExport logistics and Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)Federal acquisition regulationsRelevant certifications:ACI Concrete Construction Special InspectorCQM-C (Construction Quality Management for Contractors)USACE EM 385 or OSHA 510PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional)SCPro or equivalent supply chain certificationSalary RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. #J-18808-Ljbffr