Construction Manager – Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME)

Position Overview

The Construction Manager Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) provides mechanical engineering and construction management support for a diverse portfolio of construction renovation infrastructure modernization utility and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Serving as the Governments owners representative within the assigned discipline the CM-ME supports project planning design procurement construction testing/commissioning as applicable and closeout activities within an active

The CM-ME applies sound professional judgment to evaluate project documentation assess constructability and complianceidentifytechnical and project-delivery risks and support successful execution. Working collaboratively with VA personnel architects engineers contractors consultants and multidisciplinary stakeholders the CM-ME helpsfacilitateproject delivery while minimizing disruption to patient care hospital operations and ongoing medical services.

Mode:

• This is a full-time onsite position. Location for this position is:Hershel Woody WilliamsVA Medical Center Huntington West Virginia

• Employees are expected to report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours.

• Any required travel is the employees responsibility and is not compensated unless otherwise required by applicable law.

• The company does not provide a company vehicle. Employees must use their own transportation when travel isrequired.

Key Responsibilities

The Construction Manager Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) is expected to:

• Serve as the Governments owners representative for mechanical engineering matters throughout all phases of assigned construction projects.

• Provide construction management and technical support during project planning design review procurement construction commissioning/acceptance and closeout activities as applicable to the discipline.

• Review plans specifications statements of work submittals Requests for Information (RFIs) change requests contractor proposals schedules and other project documentation for completeness constructability and compliance with contract requirements.

• Evaluate field conditions and project documentation related to mechanical building systems including HVAC plumbing piping central plant and utility interfaces controls ventilation hydronic and steamsystems equipment testing balancing and commissioning; identify deficiencies risks conflicts and potential impacts and provide practical recommendations to support project delivery.

• Coordinate with VA staff architects engineers contractors consultants and other project stakeholders to resolve technical and administrative issues andmaintainproject progress.

• Participate in planning constructability reviews site investigations phasing discussions value-management efforts schedule reviews cost/change evaluations and risk assessments within the scope of the assigned role.

• Monitor contractor performance through routine site observations and document reviews; document deficiencies track corrective actions and verify alignment with approved plans specifications schedules and applicable requirements.

• Maintainaccurateproject records reports logs meeting documentation correspondence and other required work productsin accordance withVA and contract requirements.

• Support evaluation of proposed changes schedule and cost impacts contractor claims and corrective-action strategies within the assigned discipline.

• Apply applicable local state federal and VA requirements while supporting construction in occupied healthcare and other mission-critical environments.

• Perform all duties with consideration for patient safety infection control continuity of healthcare operations and the unique challenges associated with construction within occupied facilities.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct administrative report: Regional Manager.

• Operational direction: Government Contracting Officers Representative

• Day-to-day supervision: Task Order Lead providing onsite and remote oversight as applicable for assigned Task Orders.

Required Qualifications

• Current professional licensure and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in both design and construction.

• Ability to quickly understand and apply local state and federal jurisdictional requirements and project-specific requirements.

• Strong communication language and software skills including the ability to use software tomonitor update and produce required work products.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite and applicable construction management scheduling technical or document management softwarerequiredfor the position.

• Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal Veterans Affairs healthcare occupied-facility or other mission-critical construction programs.

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or other applicable professional license in good standing where not already required by the base qualification.

• Familiarity with VA design/construction standards Technical Information Library (TIL) applicable federal criteria and relevant industry codes and standards.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects task orders priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation of technical reports field observations meeting documentation analyses and recommendations.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of conducting routine inspections site visits and field verification activities throughout active construction environments.

• Ability to walk stand climb stairs and ladders (as applicable) and access various areas of construction sites for extended periods.

• Ability to work in offices mechanical rooms utility spaces and other industrial or construction environments as necessary to perform assigned duties.

• Must be able to safely navigate uneven terrain confined work areas and changing site conditions.

• May occasionally berequiredto lift carry push or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to wear andproperly userequired personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hats safety glasses high-visibility clothing gloves and other job-specific safety equipment. The company provides required PPE; employeesare responsible forproviding steel-toed footwear which is eligible for a one-time reimbursementin accordance withcompany policy.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays