Construction Project Manager

SteerBridge•St. Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Construction Project Manager to provide comprehensive project and construction management support for Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) infrastructure upgrades at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) St. Louis Healthcare System, supporting both the Jefferson Barracks and John Cochran campuses. The Project Manager will represent SteerBridge in a professional manner while overseeing project schedules, budgets, construction activities, inspections, and stakeholder coordination. This individual will play a critical role in mitigating claims, resolving field issues, and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and VA standards.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NACI) and VA PIV badge
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
5+ years of experience in construction project management or federal project delivery
Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, construction plans, and specifications
Ability to complete OSHA 30-hour Safety Training within 60 days of Notice to Proceed
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience supporting VA, USACE, GSA, or federal healthcare construction projects
Familiarity with FAR/VAAR and federal construction standards
Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar project management tools
Experience supporting healthcare infrastructure or Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) projects

Responsibilities

Manage professional and technical services related to the VA design and construction delivery process in coordination with VISN leadership, building occupants, and contractors
Monitor project financials, budgets, allowances, obligations, and contractor payment applications
Maintain daily inspection logs and monitor project schedules, identifying and resolving schedule slippages
Conduct and document weekly or bi-weekly project meetings with stakeholders and integrated project teams
Resolve field and construction issues proactively to minimize project delays and claims
Support commissioning activities and ensure all required inspections and testing are completed
Manage construction documentation, as-built drawings, correspondence, and field verification activities
Assist in dispute resolution, Time Impact Analyses, negotiations, and project reporting activities
Ensure timely submission of project tracking reports, inspection reports, weekly summaries, and project management plans