Construction Administrator - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting•Tuscaloosa, AL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Procon is seeking an experienced Construction Manager/Construction Administrator (CM-CA) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Serving as the VA’s Owner’s Representative, the CM-CA will provide construction administration, quality assurance, contractor oversight, schedule monitoring, safety coordination, project documentation, and stakeholder coordination throughout construction. The project includes upgrades to electrical and power infrastructure, HVAC, telecommunications, fiber-optic networks, physical security, IT infrastructure, utilities, and supporting facility systems. This is an on-site, primarily day-shift position, with occasional evening work required to support scheduled shutdowns and other critical construction activities. This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Experience in construction administration, quality assurance, contractor oversight, or construction management.
Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices, methods, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Experience managing and reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field inspections.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
Federal construction experience, particularly with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is highly desirable.
Experience supporting healthcare construction or projects within active, occupied facilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily site inspections and document construction activities and project progress.
Manage RFIs, submittmits, change orders, project records, and other construction documentation.
Monitor contractor performance for compliance with quality, safety, schedule, and project requirements.
Review construction drawings, specifications, and related contract documents.
Participate in progress meetings and coordinate with contractors, design professionals, and project stakeholders.
Identify, document, and assist in resolving field issues affecting project cost, schedule, or quality.
Prepare and maintain accurate daily reports, project files, and construction records.