Construction Project Specialist 2 Mansfield ANG 20063272

At the Ohio Adjutant General's Department, we do not just manage buildings-we construct and secure the physical foundation of military readiness. We are seeking a highly disciplined, mission-first Construction Project Specialist 2 to join our Facilities Operations & Maintenance Activity (FOMA) team in Mansfield, Ohio.

In this role, you will act as the critical boots-on-the-ground inspector, coordinator, and administrator overseeing Sustainment, Restoration & Modernization (SRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects that directly support the Ohio National Guard.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Execute & Inspect with Precision (40%)

• Oversee and perform on-site construction inspection of SRM and MILCON projects carried out by contractors to ensure absolute compliance with contract specifications, designs, and federal/state regulations.

• Rigorously review and verify technical submittals, material specifications, construction schedules, and contractor payment requests.

• Troubleshoot real-time engineering and construction issues in the field to keep critical projects on schedule and on budget; document as-built conditions and maintain daily construction diaries.

Contract Administration & Stakeholder Coordination (15%)

• Administer construction contracts, interpret technical design provisions, evaluate estimated costs, and make decisive calls on the final acceptability of performed work.

• Provide clear, authoritative work direction to contracted architects and engineers throughout the design and construction phases.

• Act as the public relations and tactical liaison between the National Guard Bureau (NGB), the Adjutant General's Department, local utility officials, and municipal leaders.

Data Analysis, Permitting, & Auditing (15%)

• Analyze field data and coordinate the submission and completion of critical regulatory forms (e.g., digging permits, environmental impact assessments).

• Audit contractor progress records and prepare official Government Construction Progress Reports.

• Maintain comprehensive project folders tracking federal and state fund allocations, change orders, and requests for information (RFIs).

Design Review & Technical Drawing (15%)

• Formulate and draft detailed construction plans and technical drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software or manual drafting methods.

• Verify quantity calculations, evaluate real property assets, and ensure all design programs strictly align with regulations set by the State of Ohio and the National Guard Bureau.

Mission Support & Professional Development (15%)

• Attend off-site project coordination meetings, technical training sessions, and professional conferences to maintain cutting-edge industry knowledge.

• Utilize standard office software and enterprise tracking networks to manage correspondence, project logging, and compliance tracking.

Applicants must clearly outline how they meet these qualifications on their online application.

Option 1: Have at least 30 months of experience in a civil engineering technology, construction technology, or closely related field AND at least 12 months of experience in construction project inspection or construction project management.

Option 2: Completion of associate core coursework in civil engineering technology, construction technology, or a related science AND at least 24 months of experience in construction project inspection or construction management.

Option 3: Have at least 48 months of experience in construction project inspection or construction project management.

Option 4: The equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment listed above.

Preferred qualifications:

Previous experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS, coordinating and/or facilitating construction projects, and prior experience in a military and/or public sector setting.