**Description** ARA's team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Staff Construction Field Engineer to join our Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC-IHD) support team to help with extensive modernization and new construction projects on facilities and capabilities of national importance. A Staff Construction Field Engineer is required to support design & construction efforts for several critical energetics manufacturing capabilities. This role will assist with baseline & monthly schedule update reviews, Construction RFI & submittal processing/reviews, invoice review & processing, resolution of constructability issues, installation quality control, and Permit coordination for various energetics production facilities currently undergoing modernization. Knowledge of general Construction processes, construction sequence & scheduling, equipment installation, and ability to read & interpret Drawings & Specifications is required to successfully accomplish this tasking. This work is in direct support of ongoing production process realization efforts. Experience in industrial manufacturing facility construction and/or ability to interpret Construction contracts & subcontracts is preferred. **Work Environment Details:** The duties of this role must be performed entirely onsite within a high-activity environment that features standard industrial/office lighting and ambient noise. Because continuous proximity to the team and operations is an essential function of the position, certain workspace modifications-such as isolating the worker in a quiet, dimly lit, or entirely private office-cannot be accommodated while fulfilling the core responsibilities of this role. **Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency** . Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US. This position is located at the _Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head_ and will require you to be onsite. This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule. **Requirements of a Construction Manager** + Bachelor's in Construction Management or civil engineering or equivalent, with 2-4 years of experience conducting and managing onsite construction projects including: concrete work, electrical and plumbing. + Knowledge of construction technology. + Ability and experience in supervising and directing the work of sub-contractors. + Strong proficiency in using industry-standard software and engineering tools + Physical ability to stand, work, and move on construction sites across uneven ground for up to 10 hours per day. + Must be proficient in English. + Must be able to read Drawing sets and understand combined specifications. + Fulltime onsite construction support (NSWC-IHD). + Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. + Candidates must be independent; self-motivated; and have excellent technical, writing, and presentation skills. + Must be able to obtain security clearance **Preferences** + 4+ years' experience conducting and managing onsite construction projects including: concrete work, electrical, and plumbing. Knowledge of construction technology + Active Security clearance. + Experience with Naval facilities, NAVFAC, NOSSA + Experience with manufacturing facilities + Experience with energetic processing facilities and other high-hazard facility operations. Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We invite you to visit our website (https://www.ara.com/) to learn more about who we are (https://www.ara.com/who-we-are/) , what we do (https://www.ara.com/what-we-do/) , the excellent careers (https://www.ara.com/careers/) and each of the competitive benefits (https://www.ara.com/benefits/) we offer and explore some of our featured offices (https://www.ara.com/featured-offices/) . **Anticipated Salary Range: $87,000 - $115,000** Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.