Construction Manager – Staff Architect

SteerBridge•Tuskegee, AL

2d•$125,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager – Staff Architect (CM-A) provides specialized architectural and construction management support for a diverse portfolio of construction, renovation, infrastructure modernization, utility, and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Serving as the Government's owner’s representative within the assigned discipline, the CM-A supports project planning, design, procurement, construction, testing/commissioning as applicable, and closeout activities within an active healthcare environment. The CM-A applies sound professional judgment to evaluate project documentation, assess constructability and compliance, identify technical and project-delivery risks, and support successful execution. Working collaboratively with VA personnel, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary stakeholders, the CM-A helps facilitate project delivery while minimizing disruption to patient care, hospital operations, and ongoing medical services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution of higher education.
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in both design and construction.
Ability to quickly understand and apply local, state, and federal jurisdictional requirements, including code, environmental, and historic requirements applicable to the project.
Knowledge of construction contract documents, including front-end and technical specifications and drawings, sufficient to assess material and method requirements.
Strong technical, communication, language, and software skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicable construction management, scheduling, technical, or document management software required for the position.
Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal, Veterans Affairs, healthcare, occupied-facility, or other mission-critical construction programs.
Current professional architectural registration/licensure.
Familiarity with VA design/construction standards, Technical Information Library (TIL), applicable federal criteria, and relevant industry codes and standards.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, task orders, priorities, and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, field observations, meeting documentation, analyses, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Government's owner’s representative for architectural matters throughout all phases of assigned construction projects.
Provide construction management and technical support during project planning, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning/acceptance, and closeout activities, as applicable to the discipline.
Review plans, specifications, statements of work, submittits, Requests for Information (RFIs), change requests, contractor proposals, schedules, and other project documentation for completeness, constructability, and compliance with contract requirements.
Evaluate field conditions and project documentation related to architectural design review, code compliance, materials and methods, constructability, and facility planning; identify deficiencies, risks, conflicts, and potential impacts, and provide practical recommendations to support project delivery.
Coordinate with VA staff, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical and administrative issues and maintain project progress.
Participate in planning, constructability reviews, site investigations, phasing discussions, value-management efforts, schedule reviews, cost/change evaluations, and risk assessments within the scope of the assigned role.
Monitor contractor performance through routine site observations and document reviews; document deficiencies, track corrective actions, and verify alignment with approved plans, specifications, schedules, and applicable requirements.
Maintain accurate project records, reports, logs, meeting documentation, correspondence, and other required work products in accordance with VA and contract requirements.
Support evaluation of proposed changes, schedule and cost impacts, contractor claims, and corrective-action strategies within the assigned discipline.
Apply applicable local, state, federal, and VA requirements while supporting construction in occupied healthcare and other mission-critical environments.
Perform all duties with consideration for patient safety, infection control, continuity of healthcare operations, and the unique challenges associated with construction within occupied facilities.