Construction Manager - Project Manager (CM-PM)

SteerBridge•Northampton, MA

1d•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. As an extension of the Government's project team, the CM-PM supports project planning, scheduling, coordination, construction administration, and closeout in active healthcare environments. The position focuses on project scheduling, General Contractor schedule tracking, coordination, and milestone management. The CM-PM works with VA personnel, clinical staff, IT/EHRM teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to help ensure projects are completed 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 Northampton, Massachusetts. 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 otherwise; the company does not provide a vehicle. The role supports the VA and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in an onsite oversight and administrative capacity. The position reports administratively to the Regional Manager, receives operational direction from the Government COR, and receives day-to-day supervision from the Task Order Lead / Program Manager, with onsite and remote oversight as applicable. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, hold a bachelor's degree in a related technical field, and have at least six years of construction project management experience or the experience required by the applicable task order. They must have construction scheduling experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, knowledge of construction administration, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification or the ability to obtain it within 60 days, and eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and VA PIV badge. The position requires regular site inspections and the ability to navigate active construction environments and use required PPE. The listed annual compensation range is $90,000–$135,000. Final compensation depends on relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, work location, position responsibilities, and, where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories. Benefits and eligibility may vary by position.

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 experience 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 in 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 (PPE). The company provides PPE; 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/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 to identify delays, sequencing conflicts, and risks, and support schedule forecasting and recovery planning.
Provide schedule updates and project status reports to the COR, VA stakeholders, and company leadership; submit required reports and deliverables accurately, completely, and on time.
Review and track submittals, Requests for Information (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 meeting 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; do not direct contractors unless explicitly authorized.
Conduct daily and weekly site inspections, verify installed work against VA design standards and project requirements, and 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.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Paid time off
Paid federal holidays
Disability coverage may be available, depending on position and eligibility
Professional development opportunities may be available, depending on position and eligibility
One-time reimbursement for employee-provided steel-toed footwear under company policy