Construction Manager - Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME)

SteerBridge•Huntington, WV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

SteerBridge is hiring a Construction Manager – Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) to provide mechanical engineering and construction management support for construction, renovation, infrastructure modernization, utility, and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. The CM-ME serves as the Government’s owner’s representative within the mechanical discipline and supports projects from planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning or acceptance, and closeout. The role involves evaluating project documents, constructability, compliance, technical risks, and project-delivery risks while helping minimize disruption to patient care and hospital operations. This is a full-time, onsite position at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Employees are expected to report to the designated work location during scheduled hours. Required travel is the employee’s responsibility and is not compensated unless applicable law requires it. The company does not provide a vehicle; employees must use their own transportation when travel is required. The position requires U.S. citizenship, current professional licensure, a degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution, and at least six years of experience in both design and construction. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher, and be eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge. The role reports administratively to the Regional Manager, receives operational direction from the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative, and receives day-to-day supervision from the Task Order Lead.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required under applicable federal contract requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher as required for the role.
Current professional licensure.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Minimum of six years of experience in both design and construction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management, scheduling, and document management software.
Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge.
Ability to conduct routine inspections, site visits, and field verification throughout active construction sites, including offices, 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.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Employees must provide their own steel-toed footwear; it is eligible for a one-time reimbursement under company policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal, VA, healthcare, occupied-facility, or other mission-critical construction programs.
Familiarity with VA design and construction standards, the Technical Information Library (TIL), applicable federal criteria, and local, state, and federal jurisdictional requirements.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, task orders, and deadlines, working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, field observations, analyses, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Government’s mechanical engineering owner’s representative through planning, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning or acceptance, and closeout, with attention to patient safety, infection control, and continuity of operations.
Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change requests, contractor proposals, and schedules for completeness, constructability, and contract compliance.
Evaluate mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, central plant and utility interfaces, controls, ventilation, hydronic and steam systems, and testing and balancing; recommend solutions to deficiencies and risks.
Coordinate with VA staff, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical and administrative issues.
Participate in constructability reviews, site investigations, phasing discussions, value management, schedule reviews, and risk assessments.
Monitor contractor performance through site observations and document reviews; track deficiencies and verify alignment with approved plans, specifications, and applicable local, state, federal, and VA requirements.
Evaluate proposed changes, cost and schedule impacts, contractor claims, and corrective-action strategies.
Maintain accurate project records, reports, logs, meeting documentation, and correspondence in accordance with VA and contract requirements.