Construction Manager - Construction Administrator (CM-CA)

SteerBridge•Tuscaloosa, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SteerBridge is hiring a Construction Manager – Construction Administrator (CM-CA) to provide onsite construction management and administrative oversight for VA healthcare facility projects, specifically the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. The CM-CA serves as the Contractor’s authorized point of contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and helps ensure construction complies with project specifications, VA standards, applicable codes, and Medical Center requirements. The role calls for sound professional judgment in evaluating technical documentation, assessing constructability, identifying deficiencies, and supporting project delivery while minimizing disruption to patient care and hospital operations. This is a full-time, onsite position in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Employees report to the designated location during scheduled work hours. The work schedule is eight hours per workday, with 251 normal working days per year; night work from 5 PM to 5 AM EST is included for Construction Managers. Employees are responsible for required travel and must use their own transportation; the company does not provide a vehicle. The company provides PPE, but employees provide their own steel-toed footwear, which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement under company policy. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. The employee must obtain a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance and VA PIV badge, and complete required safety, cybersecurity, privacy, and ACC/Autodesk Build training within the stated deadlines. The role involves routine site walks and inspections in active construction areas, including mechanical rooms, utility spaces, industrial environments, uneven terrain, and confined areas. Physical demands include extended walking, standing, and climbing stairs or ladders as applicable; occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; and properly using required PPE. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required under applicable federal contract requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role; eligibility for a Public Trust Clearance and VA PIV badge, with a favorable NACI background check.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture from an accredited institution, or three years of directly related construction experience in lieu of a degree.
At least three years of progressively responsible construction experience in quality assurance, safety, scheduling, cost, and change management, including three similar projects demonstrating the ability to identify construction deficiencies.
Working knowledge of building systems in commercial, institutional, or healthcare facilities and applicable VA, federal, state, and local design criteria, building codes, and life safety codes.
Complete 30-hour OSHA Safety Training within 60 days of award.
Complete VA Cyber Security Awareness Training and VA Privacy Awareness Training within five days of VA computer issuance.
Complete required ACC/Autodesk Build training through the ProductivityNOW platform within 12 calendar days of access being granted.
Obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and complete the NACI background check for logical and physical VA access.
Ability to conduct routine inspections and site walks throughout active construction sites, including mechanical rooms, utility spaces, and other industrial environments.
Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs and ladders as applicable for extended periods, and safely navigate uneven terrain, confined areas, and changing site conditions.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and properly use required PPE.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting construction in occupied healthcare facilities or other mission-critical environments.
Familiarity with VA design standards, the Technical Information Library (TIL), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), NFPA standards, The Joint Commission requirements, and OSHA.
Experience with commissioning, QA/QC, constructability reviews, and project closeout.
Proficiency with VA construction management software, Autodesk Build/ACC, and common scheduling and document management tools.
Experience managing multiple concurrent facility projects, including schedule, cost, and budget control, and strong written communication skills for technical reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the onsite lead and Contractor’s authorized point of contact with the COR, oversee Task Order personnel, and ensure adherence to contract terms.
Provide construction management oversight through planning, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, with attention to patient safety and infection control in an occupied medical facility.
Manage the submittal process and review submittals on behalf of VHA for compliance with specifications, VA standards, codes, and Medical Center requirements; track RFIs and responses.
Monitor construction schedules, including milestones, phasing, workflow, material deliveries, and inspection and testing dates.
Perform daily field inspections to verify compliance with VA design criteria and codes, document deficiencies for the COR, and help develop courses of action for field issues.
Monitor project costs, administer change orders, and support claims analysis, appeal files, and negotiations as required.
Support weekly and bi-weekly progress meetings, follow up on Government actions, and maintain records for conflict resolution.
Support commissioning and closeout, including as-built verification, maintaining marked-up plans and specifications, and reviewing O&M data and closeout submittals.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Disability coverage may be offered; benefits vary by position and eligibility.
Professional development opportunities may be offered; benefits vary by position and eligibility.
One-time reimbursement for steel-toed footwear per company policy.