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Construction Project Engineer

Bodwé Professional Services Group, Jacksonville, NC, United States


About Bodwé Group Companies

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to provide on-site support for Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) projects at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) located at Camp Lejeune, NC. This role manages healthcare facility projects within a highly regulated Department of Defense environment, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, federal standards, and mission-critical timelines. The Project Manager serves as a liaison between government stakeholders, contractors, and medical personnel. Responsibilities include overseeing on-site project execution, field surveys, status reporting, design reviews, prioritization of project activities, facilitating stakeholder coordination, conducting quality assurance inspections, supporting requirements analysis and relocation efforts, and managing contract changes. Additional duties include preparing project documentation, coordinating with hospital staff and Defense Health Agency personnel, managing facility outages, attending meetings, and delivering consistent weekly reports.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role:

Review contractor submittals and provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding acceptability

Provide written evaluations on contractor submittals in accordance with contract requirements

Review RFIs and RFCs and recommend responses and solutions

Evaluate construction schedules and report risks, delays, or impacts to the COR

Identify contractor performance deficiencies and recommend corrective actions

Analyze project issues, claims, and requests for equitable adjustment; provide detailed recommendations with supporting documentation

Assist in processing change orders, contract modifications, and time extensions

Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements

Review project plans for constructability, technical accuracy, and material feasibility

Utilize the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) for project reporting and documentation

Maintain comprehensive construction documentation, including financial records, communications, submittals, and change orders

Attend weekly progress meetings and provide detailed reports with identified risks and recommended solutions

Perform continuous on-site monitoring of construction activities and contractor quality control efforts

Monitor and document required testing in accordance with contract documents

Maintain weekly progress photos of project status

Review and evaluate HVAC and electrical systems, including installation, commissioning, and performance verification

Evaluate and provide recommendations on change orders, contractor proposals, and design modifications

Assist in punch list development and project closeout activities

Review final as-built drawings for accuracy and completeness

Collect and organize warranty documentation and operation and maintenance manuals

Support coordination and communication across multiple stakeholders and organizations

Education, Experience, And Technical Skills
Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Minimum 4 years of project management experience OR 2 years of medical project management experience

Strong working knowledge of the Military Health System and Defense Health Agency

Familiarity with DHA Facilities Enterprise, Defense Health Networks (DHNs), and service-level facility planning organizations

Working knowledge of DoD medical space planning and design criteria, including the Space and Equipment Planning System (SEPS)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Outlook

Strong understanding of construction management, QA/QC processes, and documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at senior levels

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Education, Experience, And Technical Skills

Experience supporting federal or Department of Defense healthcare construction projects

Familiarity with USACE processes and Resident Management System (RMS)

Background in healthcare facility planning, design, or construction

Working Environment
This is an on-site role supporting Military Treatment Facilities at Camp Lejeune requiring close coordination with government personnel, contractors, and medical staff, along with active involvement in construction environments and project sites. The role may require periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. Site visits may expose the employee to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on site conditions. While on site visits, hours may vary based on client needs.

Physical Demands
Includes sitting/standing, walking on varied terrains, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, using hands/fingers for office equipment, talking/hearing, seeing, lifting up to 30 lbs to transport equipment, and other duties typical of a construction-quality assurance role.

Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference
Our Parent Company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon Citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. Preference is applied in the following order: (1) qualified Pokagon Band citizens; (2) qualified spouses and custodial parents; (3) other qualified Native Americans; (4) all other qualified applicants. Determinations are at the discretion of each Company President.

Home Office Connectivity Requirements For Hybrid & Remote Positions
To ensure reliable collaboration, the Company requires minimum connectivity standards to be eligible to work in a hybrid or remote capacity. This includes wired broadband with at least 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload; some positions may require 200-300 Mbps. Cellular hotspots may not be used as a primary connection. Reimbursement policies apply per separate policy.

Job Details

Branch: Federal Support Services

Entity: 7GAE

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours Per Week: 40+

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Reports To: Senior Program Manager

Manages Others: No

Overnight Travel: No

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