Construction Administrator (CM-CA)
About The Position
ISI-Markon JV (IMJV) is seeking a full-time Construction Administrators (CM-CAs) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Chicago, IL Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. This role provides construction administration, quality assurance, and project oversight as part of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades. This is a mission-critical onsite role that supports the VA’s project team by performing daily field inspections, monitoring contractor progress, reviewing documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring work complies with applicable standards, safety requirements, and contract expectations.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of relevant construction administration experience.
- 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).
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other non-U.S. citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, must have at least three (3) years of U.S. residency, and must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a VA PIV credential.
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 onsite inspections to assess progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
- Document deficiencies and omissions; track corrective actions until resolved.
- Provide clear, detailed daily and weekly reports to project leadership.
- Maintain project documentation and ensure accurate, timely updates to VA systems.
- Review and comment on submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
- Assist in evaluating change order proposals and construction modifications.
- Review construction schedules and identify delays or corrective actions.
- Review monthly pay applications to verify accuracy of billed work.
- Support compliance with VA construction standards and safety protocols.
- Attend and document weekly and biweekly construction meetings.
- Use construction management systems such as PlanGrid or similar tools.
- Utilize Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6.
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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
