Construction Manager/Installation Lead

Role Description

NOVACES is seeking a Construction Manager/Installation Lead to support the FAA's Radar System Replacement (RSR) program, the largest and most significant radar modernization effort within the National Airspace System (NAS). The Construction Manager will oversee and coordinate all construction and installation activities associated with the deployment of new cooperative and integrated non-cooperative/cooperative radar systems at FAA sites nationwide.

Work location: Remote, Extensive Travel Required

Clearance: Public Trust. US Citizenship to successfully complete a government investigation.

This role is central to ensuring that radar construction and installation activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, schedules, and quality standards. The Construction Manager will serve as the on-site authority responsible for managing radar installation teams, coordinating subcontractors, and interfacing with FAA facility personnel, engineering teams, and system integrators.

The Construction Manager will provide day-to-day oversight of site construction activities, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, resolve field issues, and support successful installation, commissioning, and acceptance of radar systems. This position requires strong field leadership, construction management expertise, and the ability to manage projects under a compressed, nationwide deployment schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and assist all on-site construction and radar installation activities across assigned RSR locations.
• Direct and coordinate radar installation teams and subcontractors to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for construction activities with FAA facility representatives, engineering teams, and program leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including FAA site safety standards and contractor safety plans.
• Coordinate construction activities with system engineering, logistics, and program control teams to maintain alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Monitor construction progress, identify issues or risks, and implement corrective actions to minimize schedule impacts.
• Review construction work for quality and completeness, ensuring installations meet technical, contractual, and acceptance requirements.
• Support site readiness activities, including site surveys, construction planning, and pre-installation coordination.
• Document construction progress, issues, and resolutions through daily reports, field logs, and status updates.
• Support installation testing, commissioning, and system acceptance activities, resolving construction-related discrepancies as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in construction management or field supervision for large-scale technical or infrastructure deployment projects.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience overseeing installation teams and subcontractors at active construction or technical sites.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, and technical installation documentation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across field teams, engineers, and customer stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to FAA sites nationwide.
• US Citizenship to successfully complete a government investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA programs, air traffic management systems, or federal infrastructure modernization efforts.
• Prior experience with radar systems, communications systems, or other complex technical installations.
• Experience managing construction activities at operational or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with FAA facilities, NAS infrastructure, or regulated aviation environments.
• OSHA safety certification or equivalent construction safety training.
• Experience supporting multi-site deployment programs with parallel execution schedules.