Construction Management Services for Nursing Bldg

Arkansas State University is seeking a qualified construction manager to deliver a 13,000‑sf, one‑story Mental and Maternal‑Infant Healthcare Simulation Building on its Jonesboro campus. The CM will provide pre‑construction services (cost estimating, value engineering, phasing), procure and manage construction, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance under a GMP contract. The project targets a May 2027 start with substantial completion by June 2028, requiring aggressive scheduling, campus‑site coordination, and demonstrated experience on similar institutional projects. • Scope includes design‑phase support, cost estimates at multiple design stages, early‑work packages, full‑time on‑site superintendent, weekly progress reporting, and close management of submittals, RFIs, and change orders. • Minimum qualifications: Arkansas contractor’s license, $1M professional liability insurance, bonding capacity, and detailed SOQ with at least five comparable projects. • Evaluation based on a 125‑point rubric emphasizing relevant experience, schedule aggressiveness, staff qualifications, cost containment, campus experience, quality, and use of construction‑management technology.