Federal Construction Instructor Facilitator

### Federal Construction Instructor Facilitator — Senior SME (1099) Location: Remote (virtual delivery) with occasional on‑site delivery (quarterly travel possible) Position Type: 1099 contractor ### Role summary Senior Instructional Subject‑Matter Expert (SME) focused exclusively on federal construction and A/E contracting whose primary duty is training delivery. You will design, deliver, and assess scenario‑based construction training that converts FAR/DFARS/agency policy and field practice into practical skills, checklists, and job aids for contracting officers, CORs, engineers, and program managers. ### Primary responsibilities — training first - Deliver training (primary duty): Lead live virtual classes and in‑person workshops; facilitate breakout groups, tabletop exercises, and hands-on practical labs that simulate real construction projects. - Design curriculum: Create modular instructor‑led and virtual courses on construction acquisition, A/E services, design‑build, construction oversight, and FAR Part 36 application. - Develop construction scenarios: Build realistic case studies (pre‑award planning, design reviews, change orders, claims, closeout) and role‑play exercises tied to measurable learning objectives. - Create practical tools: Produce checklists, templates, inspection forms, decision aids, and quick‑reference guides trainees can use on the job. - Assess & certify learners: Design assessments, performance tasks, and pass/fail criteria; provide remediation and one‑on‑one coaching for warranted COs, CORs, and engineers. - Agency tailoring & compliance: Integrate agency construction supplements and standards (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA) and advise on audit‑ready documentation. - Continuous improvement: Collect learner feedback, track outcomes, and update materials for regulatory or policy changes. ### Required construction experience (non‑negotiable) - 6+ years direct federal construction or A/E contracting experience with both pre‑award and post‑award responsibilities. - Demonstrated experience managing construction portfolios, construction surveillance, or serving as COR/CO on construction projects.