Construction Project​/Quality Manager; CBP

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively.

With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

LMI seeks a construction management professional to support federal program management in Yuma, 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) in executing 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 must 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 should 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.

• Supports the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the site daily.
• Responsible for site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with other adjacent projects.
• Monitors contractor performance, scheduling, effectiveness, and quality control.
• Manages inspection and office staff. Responsible for record keeping, correspondence, compiling, and delivering required reports. Chairs various project meetings, records, and distributes meeting minutes.
• Reviews completed work of QA representatives/Con-reps for technical soundness, compliance with contract terms, adherence to schedules, and compliance with safety standards.
• Reviews and approves daily inspection reports and payment quantities in accordance with requirements.
• Prepares Change Orders for overruns, changed conditions, and additional work for the COR as required.
• Logs and coordinates with the designer to respond to contractors’ submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Ensures 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 officials in CBP, DHS, and other government agencies and interested public groups.
• Collaborates with other CBP projects, Business Management, key stakeholders, and other offices throughout the construction efforts.
• Supports project-related outreach efforts as required.

• 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 a degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)…