LMI

Construction Project/Quality Manager

Job Locations US-AZ-Tucson
Posted Date 2 days ago(6/2/2025 4:13 PM)
Job ID
2025-12804
# of Openings
1
Category
Engineering
Benefit Type
Salaried High Fringe/Full-Time

Overview

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

 

LMI has been named a 2024 #BestPlacestoWork in the United States by Built In! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible!

 

LMI seeks a construction management professional to support a federal program management office in Tucson AZ. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation.

 

This position will serve as a construction manager responsible for assisting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) execute its infrastructure construction, maintenance and repair program, which generally consists of the life cycle planning and execution of construction, maintenance and repair along the borders of the United States.

 

The construction manager shall have experience in project and construction management including planning, acquisition, execution, controlling and closing of projects. A background in design and or construction management is required. The candidate shall have strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to deliver “innovative solutions” and possess the skill of “creative problem solving”.

 

This is a full-time, temporary position lasting 18-24 months only.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the site daily.
  • Responsible for site safety, permit compliance and coordination with other adjacent projects.
  • Monitoring Contractor performance, scheduling, effectiveness and quality control.
  • Manage inspection and office staff. Responsible for record keeping, correspondence, compiling and delivering of required reports. Chair various project meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes.
  • Reviews completed work of QA representatives/Con-reps for technical soundness, compliance to contract terms, adherence to schedules, and compliance to safety standards.
  • Review and approve daily inspection reports and payment quantities in accordance with requirements.
  • Prepare Change Orders for overruns, changed conditions and additional work for the COR as required.
  • Log and Coordinate with the designer to respond to Contractors submittals, RFI's and shop drawings
  • Ensure all work including design complies with CBP Tactical Infrastructure Design Standards.
  • Responsible for successful project execution including management of scope, schedule, budget, risk and contractor performance
  • Responsible for ensuring timely elevation of project issues to the COR for resolution
  • Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates risks, issues, and opportunities for construction efforts
  • Serves as the project expert and spokesperson for the project(s) with responsibility to present, explain, and defend program management issues and directions to higher-level official in CBP,
  • DHS, and other government agencies and interested public groups
  • Collaborates with the other CBP projects, Business Management, key stakeholders, and other offices throughout the construction efforts
  • Supports project related outreach efforts as required

Qualifications

  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Construction management
    • Infrastructure maintenance and or repair experience
    • Civil/site design experience
  • 10+ years of experience and a Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, business, management, or finance; or, 12+ years and a Bachelor’s degree, or 15+years in  lieu of degree.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Experience in managing similar construction projects in size and scope.
  • Professional Engineering (PE), Engineering Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT) or registered architect (AIA) is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to effectively solve problems.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience in managing simultaneously, multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets
  • Ability to travel 25% of time
  • Work location is the Tucson, AZ area

Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.

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LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact accommodations@lmi.org
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