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Construction Project Manager

We are seeking a motivated Construction Project Manager with a Mechanical Engineering background to join our team at SIRIS to support us as a construction project manager at the Montgomery VA Medical Center in Montgomery, Alabama. This role reports to the Program Director and collaborates with VA client staff to support construction activities, generate reports, and serve as a client-side representative on medical center construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and carry out portions of daily inspections of site work, building construction work; document discrepancies, code violations, improper materials or techniques in the application of materials, substandard or poor-quality workmanship; monitor schedules on various aspects of ongoing daily activities to identify and recommend mitigation of project slippage and coordinate project phasing.
• Review Contractor's submittals for technical compliance with contract requirements, and RFIs and make recommendations as to acceptance, required changes, or rejection.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized project records including but not limited to submittals, RFIs, pay applications, inspection and testing records, correspondence, changes, warranties, certified payrolls, project photographs, samples, and safety observations.
• Inspect and verify that the contractor's as-builts are complete and accurate.
• Conduct and/or attend weekly project meetings to monitor project status, schedule, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly.
• Review the testing/inspections reports submitted by the Contractor and provide approval/dis-approval recommendations to the SRE/RE.
• Keep thorough records of all construction related matters to assist VA in conflict resolution.
• Review Contractor Proposed utility services and/or traffic interruptions plans and provide report to SRE/RE.
• Maintain an inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and monitor the quantity of materials used in the contract administration and conduct of the project.
• Assist in the documentation of the administration of construction contract changes (draft proposal request, prepare cost estimates, review cost proposal, assist VA in negotiations, prepare change order packages for the Contracting Officer (CO/SRE).
• Perform daily/weekly Safety Inspections and Prepare Safety Inspection Reports as part of the daily log.
• Monitor contractor safety management and verify contractor compliance with their own project specific safety plan, Cal-OSHA, VA requirements.
• Maintain list(s) of observed defects and omissions.
• Prepare inspection punch lists and coordinate resolutions of punch list items.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience managing both design and construction phases of capital projects.
• Licensing: No licensure required.

Required Skills:

• Understanding of local, state, and federal project regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contract documents, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Experience in building codes, construction phasing, budget control, and schedule management.
• Ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and federal stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in healthcare or federal facilities preferred.

Featured Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.