Construction Manager - Project Manager (CM-PM)

SteerBridge•Northampton, MA

3d•$90,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager (CM-PM) provides onsite construction project management support for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades and related construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Serving as an extension of the Government's project team, the CM-PM supports project planning, scheduling, coordination, construction administration, and closeout activities within an active healthcare environment. The role focuses on project scheduling, General Contractor schedule tracking, coordination, and milestone management. Working with VA personnel, clinical staff, IT/EHRM teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, the CM-PM helps ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with VA standards while minimizing disruption to patient care and hospital operations. This is a full-time, onsite position in Northhampton, MA. Employees report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours. Any required travel is the employee's responsibility and is not compensated unless required by applicable law; the company does not provide a vehicle, so employees must use their own transportation when travel is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, as required under applicable federal contract requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related technical field.
At least six years of construction project management experience, or as required by the applicable task order.
Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and tracking construction schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Working knowledge of construction administration processes, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, inspections, and progress reporting.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of start.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicable construction management, scheduling, and document management software, such as Procore and Bluebeam.
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; employees provide their own steel-toed footwear, eligible for a one-time reimbursement under company policy.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal, Veterans Affairs, healthcare, occupied-facility, or other mission-critical construction programs.
Experience with EHRM, telecommunications, IT infrastructure, or other technology-driven facility upgrade projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Familiarity with VA design and construction standards, Technical Information Library (TIL), ICRA/PCRA, ILSM, and relevant industry codes and standards.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines independently and within multidisciplinary teams, with strong written and verbal communication skills for status reports, schedule analyses, and meeting documentation.

Responsibilities

Monitor the General Contractor’s master project schedule and milestone progress; review updates for delays, sequencing conflicts, and risks, and support schedule forecasting and recovery planning.
Provide schedule and project status updates to the COR, VA stakeholders, and company leadership, and submit required reports and deliverables accurately, completely, and on time.
Review and track submittals, RFIs, and change orders for schedule impacts, coordination considerations, and contract compliance; maintain daily reports, progress photos, meeting minutes, and organized, audit-ready project files.
Coordinate with VA staff, clinical personnel, IT/EHRM teams, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain progress.
Facilitate weekly progress meetings, distribute minutes, and track action items through resolution.
Coordinate construction phasing to minimize disruption to hospital operations, clinical services, and patient care, considering patient safety, infection control, and occupied-facility conditions.
Serve as the onsite representative supporting the VA and COR in an oversight and administrative role, without directing contractors unless explicitly authorized.
Conduct daily and weekly site inspections; verify installed work meets VA design standards and project requirements; document deficiencies and track them to resolution.
Monitor contractor adherence to safety plans, OSHA requirements, and VA-specific requirements, including ICRA, PCRA, and ILSM; immediately report safety concerns or incidents.