Construction Manager / Resident Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA | Period of Performance: approximately 222 calendar days. Exact dates of performance have yet to be determined and are dependent upon start of construction activities. | Position Type: Full-time Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc. Position Overview Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager / Resident Engineer to support a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Construction Management and Construction Inspection (CM/CI) task order at the FDA Pacific Southwest Laboratory & District Office in Irvine, CA. The project involves replacement of an end‑of‑life laboratory vacuum pump system and correction of exhaust by directly ducting three Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) isolators to the outside via a new exhaust fan. This role serves as the full‑time on‑site CM/CI lead, providing combined Resident Engineer, Mechanical Inspection, Laboratory Systems Inspection, Safety Oversight, and Submittal Coordination support. Responsibilities and Duties Provide full‑time on‑site CM oversight, daily reporting, and construction activity monitoring as the single FDA point of contact for day‑to‑day task order management. Review the construction contract documents and identify CM/CI oversight priorities, critical activities, and constraints. Support development of communication protocols, reporting cadence, and recordkeeping procedures in coordination with the FDA COR and the construction contractor. Review the construction contractor's Plan of Action for completeness and consistency with contract requirements. Conduct initial site walk to document existing conditions, access constraints, and safety considerations. Review the construction contractor's baseline CPM schedule and all subsequent schedule updates; identify logic issues, float consumption, critical path changes, and recovery needs; submit Schedule Review Memoranda at baseline and with each update. Maintain a submittal log and RFI log tracking status, aging, and action ownership; flag aging items to the Government. Review the proposed equipment submittal package and provide a written assessment. Maintain a change log; review and provide independent assessment of any construction contractor change order requests, including time impact analyses and cost proposals. Attend weekly progress meetings (virtual or on‑site as directed); prepare and distribute meeting minutes and action item logs within 2 business days of each meeting. Maintain organized and version‑controlled project records suitable for contract administration and closeout. Observe and document vacuum pump installation activities, including equipment placement, connection to existing systems, valve installations, and housekeeping pad work. Verify compliance with submitted shop drawings and equipment cutsheets approved by FDA. Witness and document pressure testing of the vacuum system. Observe and document VHP exhaust duct installation, exhaust fan installation, and all penetrations. Verify construction conforms to design drawings and specifications and NIH Design Requirements Manual. Witness and document duct leakage testing and exhaust system functional testing. Coordinate with the Commissioning Engineer on system verification and TAB activities. Support punch list development and punch list closure verification. Review the construction contractor's Safety and Hazardous Material Plan, Construction Safety and Health Plan (CSHP), and Hazard Communication Plan (HCP) for completeness and identify deficiencies to the Government. Observe and document site safety practices during all onsite coverage periods; report hazards and noncompliance to the Government. Monitor VHP‑related activities and verify that the construction contractor follows all required safety protocols. Verify construction contractor compliance. Support pre‑final walkthrough with the FDA COR and occupant agency; assist in development of the formal punch list and track punch list closure. Verify completeness of closeout submittals including record as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, final TAB report, commissioning reports, and training materials and video recordings. Submit Daily Construction Reports by end of each workday. Required Education, Knowledge and Skills Education/Certification ICC or NICET certification in mechanical inspection. OSHA 30‑hour Construction certification. Ability to obtain HSPD‑12 badging for unescorted facility access (badging process is approximately 30 days and must be completed prior to start of on‑site construction activities). Experience Minimum five (5) years construction management or resident engineering experience. Federal facility experience preferred. Laboratory mechanical systems experience preferred. Experience with laboratory exhaust systems, VHP or chemical exhaust applications, and NIH Design Requirements Manual requirements. Experience with chemical hazard environments. Federal contracting documentation experience preferred. Experience reviewing baseline and progress CPM schedules, including identifying logic issues, float consumption, and critical path changes. Experience reviewing contractor change order requests, including time impact analyses and cost proposals. Experience reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and cutsheets for compliance with contract requirements. Experience initiating and maintaining Deficiency/Nonconformance Logs and tracking corrective actions through closure. Experience supporting closeout activities including punch list development, as‑built verification, and O&M manual review. Key Attributes & Skills Familiarity with applicable codes and standards including the NIH Design Requirements Manual (Section 12.4), International Building Code (IBC), NFPA 45 (Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals), NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), ASHRAE Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, NEC, ASME, UL, ANSI, and IEEE standards as applicable to the scope. Proficiency in document control systems. Ability to pass FDA facility access and security requirements. Available for on‑site coverage Monday through Friday, with off‑hours and weekend coverage as required during critical activities such as shutdowns, commissioning, and TAB activities. Ability to be on‑site full‑time at the FDA Pacific Southwest Laboratory. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing daily construction reports, weekly status dashboards, meeting minutes, and schedule review memoranda. Ability to serve as the single FDA point of contact for day‑to‑day task order management. Ability to coordinate with the FDA COR, construction contractor, and Commissioning Engineer. Ability to manage multiple concurrent reporting and tracking responsibilities including submittal logs, RFI logs, change logs, and deficiency logs. What Does PSI Offer You? Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience HSA Companylife insurance options for you and your family Short‑term and long‑term disability offerings PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs 401(k) with a 4% employer match Generous PTO, paid‑federal holidays, and sick leave Always the opportunity for professional development The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change. Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/M/F/Vets #J-18808-Ljbffr