Construction Manager – Staff Architect

Position Overview

The Construction Manager Staff Architect (CM-A) provides specialized architectural 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-A supports project planning design procurement construction testing/commissioning as applicable and closeout activities within an active healthcare environment.

The CM-A applies sound professional judgment to evaluate project documentation assess constructability and compliance identify technical and project-delivery risks and support successful execution. Working collaboratively with VA personnel architects engineers contractors consultants and multidisciplinary stakeholders the CM-A helps facilitate project 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: Montgomery/Tuskegee Alabama VA Health Care System
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Construction Manager Staff Architect is expected to:

• Serve as the Governments owners representative for architectural 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 architectural design review code compliance materials and methods constructability and facility planning; 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 and maintain project 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.
• Maintain accurate project records reports logs meeting documentation correspondence and other required work products in accordance with VA 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: Onsite Task Order Lead

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Architecture from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in both design and construction.
• Ability to quickly understand and apply local state and federal jurisdictional requirements including code environmental and historic requirements applicable to the project.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents including front-end and technical specifications and drawings sufficient to assess material and method requirements.
• Strong technical communication language and software skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicable construction management scheduling technical or document management software required for 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 architectural registration/licensure.
• 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 be required to lift carry push or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear and properly use required 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; employees are responsible for providing steel-toed footwear which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement in accordance with company policy.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.