Construction Oversight Manager

HGA is seeking a Construction Oversight Manager to support operations in Puerto Rico. The Construction Oversight Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive oversight of infrastructure construction projects funded through Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs. This role manages construction oversight staff, monitors project compliance, ensures adherence to safety and environmental requirements, and serves as a key liaison between project stakeholders and subrecipients. The Construction Oversight Manager plays a critical role in validating construction progress, reviewing payment requests and change orders, and ensuring projects are executed in accordance with applicable regulations, agreements, and program requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of construction oversight personnel responsible for monitoring project activities, compliance, and construction progress.
• Conduct and coordinate monthly site visits to verify construction progress, Subrecipient Agreement compliance, environmental clearances, and implementation of approved health and safety plans.
• Oversee federally funded infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with CDBG-MIT requirements, contract provisions, and applicable regulations.
• Review and evaluate contractor payment applications, certifications for payment, and construction change order requests, providing recommendations to project leadership.
• Prepare monitoring reports, project status updates, and field observation summaries for the Project Manager.
• Assess health and safety performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to maintain compliance and project safety.
• Support the development and execution of construction document review processes, including milestone reviews at various project stages.
• Verify that construction contracts include all required provisions related to contractor compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and quality metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, subrecipients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
• Ensure all oversight activities comply with federal, state, local, and program-specific regulations and requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to field staff, fostering consistency, accountability, and quality across all construction monitoring activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction management, construction oversight, or related infrastructure project management roles.
• Experience supporting federally funded infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, contract administration, project controls, and quality assurance practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional reports and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in Puerto Rico and be available for local travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, FEMA, HUD, or other federally funded infrastructure programs.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or related credentials.
• Experience managing construction oversight teams and coordinating field inspection activities.
• Knowledge of Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA) requirements and environmental compliance regulations.
• Prior experience reviewing construction change orders, contractor payment requests, and compliance documentation for public infrastructure projects.
• Experience working directly with government agencies, municipalities, or public-sector infrastructure programs

*Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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