Construction Administrator (CM-CA)
About The Position
ISI seeks two (2) full-time Construction Administrators (CM-CA) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center as part of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade Program. This is a mission-critical, onsite construction management role providing daily field support, quality assurance, documentation management, scheduling support, and coordination across a highly active portfolio of EHRM projects. The CM-CA will serve as an extension of the VA Project Manager, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and project management teams—performing daily inspections, reviewing construction activities for compliance, ensuring documentation accuracy, tracking deficiencies, monitoring schedule progress, and supporting construction oversight across multiple buildings and the new Data Center.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED with at least 3 years of relevant construction administration experience.
- Minimum 3 years of field experience performing CM/CA duties.
- Experience reviewing submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and construction schedules.
- Proficiency in construction management software (PlanGrid, Bluebeam, Procore, P6).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (NACI).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
- Prior VA, DOD, or federal healthcare construction experience.
- Knowledge of VA TIL Standards, QASP/QMP requirements, and EHRM infrastructure.
- Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and technical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily field inspections documenting work quality, progress, safety compliance, deficiencies, and schedule alignment.
- Prepare required daily, weekly, and monthly reports including Project Tracking Report (PTR) updates, inspection reports, and schedule reviews.
- Review and route submittals, RFIs, and change order proposals; provide recommendations to the COR.
- Track deficiencies, omissions, and punch list items in PlanGrid (or equivalent).
- Monitor contractor compliance with VA standards, specifications, codes, and safety regulations.
- Review progress schedules, identify slippages, and recommend corrective actions.
- Attend and document weekly/bi-weekly project meetings; prepare agendas and minutes.
- Assist with A/E reviews, cost estimate inputs, and construction documentation.
- Maintain project documentation systems using VA-approved platforms including SharePoint and Microsoft Project.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
