Construction Manager

DAV Energy Solutions•Kerrville, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Davenergy Solutions is seeking a full-time, onsite Construction Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Kerrville VA Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas. The role supports major renovation and construction efforts in an active VA medical facility by providing technical mechanical engineering support and construction management services in support of Government requirements. The Construction Manager serves as the Owner’s Representative, helping the Government oversee and coordinate construction activities. The role calls for a practical construction background, strong documentation skills, and the ability to identify issues early and communicate them clearly to the Government team.

Requirements

At least five years of experience observing and monitoring construction projects.
Experience in construction management, quality assurance/quality control, inspection, superintendent work, or owner-side construction support on commercial, healthcare, federal, or institutional projects.
Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, including proper application of construction materials and methods of installation.
Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and other contract documents.
Working knowledge of construction safety practices and familiarity with OSHA requirements.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and work professionally with multiple stakeholders.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project documentation systems.
Ability to obtain required VA site and computer access by successfully completing applicable security screening and background investigation requirements, which may include fingerprinting, financial and criminal background checks, and HSPD-12/PIV requirements.
Ability to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Preparedness to encounter construction site conditions including noise, dust, heights, odors, and enclosed spaces, and physical capability to traverse unstable footing, stairs, rough terrain, adverse weather, ladders, roofs, and other mobility-challenging conditions.
Physical ability to take measurements, perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements, and observe work activities throughout construction.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data centers, telecommunications rooms, structured cabling, fiber optic systems, pathways, low-voltage systems, power, HVAC, grounding, and bonding.
Familiarity with applicable building and life-safety codes and healthcare construction requirements.
A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant construction management or IT experience may substitute for formal education.
Journeyman or master trade licenses, or equivalent hands-on field experience.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections and observations to verify that construction materials, workmanship, and installed systems conform to contract drawings, specifications, approved submittals, applicable codes, and project requirements.
Monitor construction progress, milestone dates, phasing, workflow, material deliveries, testing activities, and schedule adherence; identify potential delays or coordination issues for the Government team.
Review and support project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, testing reports, schedules, and related construction documents, and provide clear written comments or recommendations.
Prepare daily reports and maintain organized project documentation, including inspection reports, correspondence, photographs, deficiency logs, field observations, and other project records.
Perform field verification of as-built conditions.
Create and maintain a punch list, identifying, documenting, and tracking deficiencies, incomplete work, and omissions for Government review.
Assist with estimating change orders and support evaluation of proposed changes, as requested.
Assist with shutdown, outage, cutover, and phased-work coordination with VA facilities personnel, hospital operations, IT, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Attend project meetings and coordinate with the Project Manager, VA staff, contractors, architects/engineers, and technical specialists.
Assist with coordination of special inspections, equipment startup, testing, commissioning, punch lists, final inspections, turnover, and project closeout activities.
Support site safety efforts through field observations and coordination with contractor safety personnel and VA Safety.