Construction Manager

SteerBridge•Kerrville, TX

6d•$115,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager (CM) provides onsite construction management oversight for VA healthcare facility projects supporting the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades (Project 671A4-26-708) at the Kerrville VA Medical Center and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The CM works under the Contractor’s Task Order Site Lead and coordinates with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The role monitors General Contractor work for compliance with project specifications, VA standards, codes, and Medical Center requirements throughout pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and closeout, across Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build contracts. The position includes schedule and milestone monitoring; submittal and RFI management; constructability, phasing, and value engineering reviews; field inspections; testing and commissioning oversight; change order and cost support; safety compliance monitoring; claims assistance; and project closeout. The CM evaluates technical documentation, identifies deficiencies, and helps ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and VA design standards, The Joint Commission (TJC), and OSHA requirements, while minimizing disruption to patient care, hospital operations, and medical services. This is a full-time, onsite position at the Kerrville VA Medical Center, 3600 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028. Employees must report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours. Required travel is the employee’s responsibility and is not compensated unless applicable law requires it; the company does not provide a company vehicle. The scheduled workday is eight hours, 0700–1600 Central time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Up to 60 after-hours workdays per year may be required, including nights, weekends, federal holidays, or time beyond eight hours, as project activities require. All after-hours and weekend work must be coordinated with and approved by the COR 72 hours in advance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required under applicable federal contract requirements.
Ability to pass VA security screening, including a favorable Tier 1 (Low Risk) background investigation and VA PIV badge requirements.
Four-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or Construction Management and at least three years of relevant construction management experience, or ten years of relevant construction management experience in lieu of the degree.
Healthcare construction experience and advanced knowledge of construction materials, installation methods, and inspection of building systems.
Comprehensive knowledge of building codes, Joint Commission requirements, OSHA construction safety practices, and applicable NFPA, NEC, ICC, and VA design guides and Master Specifications (TIL).
Complete a 30-hour OSHA Safety Training Class within 60 days of award.
Complete VA Cyber Security Awareness Training within three business days of award.
Complete VA Privacy Awareness Training within three business days of award.
Complete annual VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and VA Information Security Rules of Behavior training and sign the required acknowledgment.
Obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and undergo a Tier 1 (Low Risk) background investigation 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.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE). The company provides PPE; employees provide their own steel-toed footwear, which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement per company policy.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Coordinate after-hours and weekend work with the COR and obtain approval 72 hours in advance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting VA medical centers or other occupied healthcare facilities, including EHRM, IT, or telecommunications infrastructure upgrades under both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery.
Professional credentials such as CCM, PE, RA, PMP, or FAC-P/PM, and a current 30-hour OSHA construction safety certification.
Familiarity with ICRA, ILSM, NFC, ANSI, ASTM, EPAct 2005, EISA 2007, EO 13423, and EO 13514.
Experience with commissioning, QA/QC, value engineering, change order cost estimating, Time Impact Analysis, and claims support.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 or similar CPM scheduling software and common construction management and document management tools.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite construction management oversight of EHRM infrastructure upgrade projects at the Kerrville VAMC main hospital and associated CBOCs through pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and closeout under Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build contracts, while attending to patient safety, infection control, and continuity of healthcare operations.
When designated as lead Construction Manager, coordinate all contract services at the facility and oversee Contractor employees assigned to the facility’s EHRM projects.
Review planning, phasing, and constructability, and perform value engineering reviews to identify conflicts, operational impacts, and cost savings while maintaining VA standards.
Plan and facilitate pre-construction and progress meetings with the COR, General Contractor, A/E, and EHRM stakeholders; submit meeting records to the Contracting Officer and COR within two business days; and coordinate contractor badging, site access, and security documentation.
Monitor the General Contractor’s schedule, critical path, milestones, and phasing; maintain daily diaries; and report schedule slippages to the COR and Contracting Officer with recommended adjustments.
Manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders; track project fund allowances, obligations, payments, and balances; and support claims with cost estimates, Time Impact Analyses, and negotiations.
Perform field inspections; monitor contractor safety and independent testing for soils, concrete, steel, fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, and elevators; and document nonconforming work and corrective actions.
Coordinate commissioning and closeout, including testing, O&M manuals, training, punch lists, marked-up as-built sets, warranties, owner-supplied equipment and relocations, and final acceptance.