Construction Manager - Architect/Engineer

GCC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Veteran’s Administration is conducting Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades across Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville and Albion Street VA Clinic (CBOC). GCC provides construction services including project engineering, planning, scheduling, value management assessments, safety compliance reviews, monitoring and testing compliance, record keeping, cost estimating and budget control, and change management documentation. Services also include quality assurance monitoring and monitoring contractor adherence to standards and specifications to avoid work deficiencies. The role supports daily work activities, weekly and monthly reviews and reports, change order proposal reviews, schedule development and adherence, integrated master schedule recommendations, and written and oral communications and coordination. The intent is to expand the VA’s capabilities for contract management oversight and project support for EHRM projects. The Senior Architect/Engineer provides project construction management and decisive direction on business, technical, and project management matters involving multidisciplinary and diverse functional activities. This position is responsible for overall technical quality, cost, and schedule; maintaining daily progress and inspection reports; and leading the assigned inspection and quality assurance team to ensure timely and effective project oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
At least 10 years of experience in both design and construction, with a focus on medical facilities.
Ability to quickly understand local, state, and federal jurisdiction requirements and their application to the project.
Knowledge of construction contract documents, including front-end and technical specifications and drawings.
Working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling.
Ability to supervise and manage personnel with diverse skill sets.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to carry 20 pounds for 50 feet and perform simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine hand manipulation.

Responsibilities

Provide project construction management and decisive direction regarding business, technical, and project management involving multidisciplinary and diverse functional activities.
Manage overall technical quality, cost, and schedule.
Maintain daily progress reports and inspection reports.
Lead the inspection and quality assurance team assigned to projects to ensure timely and effective project oversight.
Support construction services including project engineering, planning, scheduling, value management assessments, safety compliance reviews, monitoring and testing compliance, record keeping, cost estimating and budget control, and change management documentation.
Monitor contractor adherence to standards and specifications to avoid deficiencies in the work.
Perform daily work activities and conduct weekly and monthly reviews and reporting.
Review change order proposals and schedule development and adherence.
Provide recommendations concerning integrated master schedules.
Communicate and coordinate in written and oral formats as required.