Construction Manager Project Manager (CM-PM)
Northampton, PA - USA
Job Summary
Position Overview
The Construction Project Manager (CM-PM) provides onsite construction project management support for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades and related construction renovation and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Serving as an extension of the Governments project team the CM-PM supports project planning scheduling coordination construction administration and closeout activities within an active healthcare environment.
The CM-PM focuses on project scheduling General Contractor (GC) schedule tracking coordination and milestone management. Working collaboratively with VA personnel clinical staff IT/EHRM teams architects engineers contractors and subcontractors the CM-PM helps ensure projects are executed safely on schedule within scope and in compliance with VA standards while minimizing disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
Mode:
This is a full-time onsite position. Location for this position is: Northhampton MA
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 is required.
The Construction Project Manager is expected to:
Monitor the General Contractors master project schedule and milestone progress reviewing schedule updates to identify delays sequencing conflicts and risks early and support schedule forecasting and recovery planning.
Provide schedule status updates and project status reports to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) VA stakeholders and company leadership and submit all required reports and deliverables accurately completely and on time.
Review and track submittals Requests for Information (RFIs) and change orders for schedule impacts coordination considerations and contract compliance and maintain daily reports progress photos meeting minutes and organized audit-ready project files.
Coordinate with VA staff clinical personnel IT/EHRM teams contractors and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain project progress including facilitating weekly progress meetings distributing minutes and tracking action items through resolution.
Coordinate construction phasing to minimize disruption to hospital operations clinical services and patient care with consideration for patient safety infection control and the challenges of construction in occupied facilities.
Serve as the onsite representative supporting the VA and COR operating in an oversight and administrative role without directing contractors unless explicitly authorized.
Conduct daily and weekly site inspections verify installed work meets VA design standards and project requirements and document deficiencies and track them to timely resolution.
Monitor contractor adherence to safety plans OSHA requirements and VA-specific requirements including Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and immediately report safety concerns or incidents.
Reporting Relationships
Direct administrative report: Regional Manager.
Operational direction: Government Contracting Officers Representative.
Day-to-day supervision: Task Order Lead / Program Manager providing onsite and remote oversight as applicable for assigned Task Orders.
Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is for this position under applicable federal contract requirements.
Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering Construction Management Building Construction or a related technical field.
Minimum of six (6) years of construction project management experience or as required by the applicable task order.
Demonstrated experience developing reviewing and tracking construction schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Working knowledge of construction administration processes including submittals RFIs change orders inspections and progress reporting.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification or the ability to obtain it within 60 days of start.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicable construction management scheduling and document management software (e.g. Procore Bluebeam).
Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge.
Experience supporting federal Veterans Affairs healthcare occupied-facility or other mission-critical construction programs.
Experience with EHRM telecommunications IT infrastructure or other technology-driven facility upgrade projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Familiarity with VA design/construction standards Technical Information Library (TIL) ICRA/PCRA ILSM and relevant industry codes and standards.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines independently and within multidisciplinary teams with strong written and verbal communication skills for status reports schedule analyses and meeting documentation.
Ability to conduct routine inspections site visits and field verification throughout active construction sites including offices mechanical rooms utility spaces and other industrial environments.
Ability to walk stand and climb stairs and ladders (as applicable) for extended periods and to safely navigate uneven terrain confined areas and changing site conditions.
Ability to occasionally lift carry push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE). The company provides PPE; employees provide their own steel-toed footwear which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement per company 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
The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience skills education certifications and work location along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable contract requirements wage determinations and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.
SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance paid time off paid holidays disability coverage retirement savings and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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