Senior Architect - Engineer

SteerBridge•Topeka, KS

About The Position

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial-grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a favorable NACI/PIV for VA access
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
7+ years of experience supporting construction management, construction administration, architecture/engineering coordination, or federal/institutional construction projects
Experience supporting construction project delivery involving RFIs, submittals, inspections, schedules, QA/QC, contractor coordination, and field verification
Strong understanding of construction documents, codes, regulations, specifications, and construction administration processes
Experience supporting projects in active/occupied facilities
Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), PMP, CCM, or similar certification
Experience supporting VA, USACE, GSA, or other federal healthcare/institutional construction projects
Familiarity with VA standards, federal construction processes, and healthcare facility environments
Experience supporting construction activities involving mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management tools
Experience with construction administration, commissioning coordination, as-built management, and project closeout

Responsibilities

Provide project and construction management support for VA infrastructure and facility projects
Coordinate with VHA stakeholders, architect-engineers, contractors, CORs, and integrated project teams throughout project delivery
Review and monitor project schedules, milestone dates, phasing requirements, workflow sequencing, material deliveries, and testing schedules
Facilitate, manage, and document project meetings and stakeholder communications
Review and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, as-built documentation, and construction administration processes
Support management of construction documents, correspondence, field reports, and project tracking documentation
Perform field verification activities and inspections to identify deficiencies, non-conforming work, safety concerns, and corrective actions
Track project risks, schedule impacts, defects, omissions, and issue resolution activities
Assist in maintaining project management plans, communication plans, schedule management plans, quality assurance plans, and risk management documentation
Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to proactively mitigate delays, conflicts, claims, and project risks
Ensure compliance with applicable VA standards, project specifications, codes, regulations, and operational requirements
Support active/occupied healthcare environments while minimizing disruption to ongoing operation