Construction Manager - Construction Administrator (CM-CA)

Job description

**SteerBridge 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. **Position Overview** The Construction Manager – Construction Administrator (CM-CA) provides onsite construction management and administrative oversight for VA healthcare facility projects, specifically supporting the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Tuscaloosa, VA Medical Center. Serving as the Contractor’s authorized point of contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the CM-CA ensures construction activities comply with project specifications, VA standards, codes, and Medical Center requirements through submittal review coordination, RFI tracking, schedule monitoring, field inspections, as-built verification, defect identification, commissioning support, and claims assistance. The CM-CA applies sound professional judgment to evaluate technical documentation, assess constructability, identify deficiencies, ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and VA design standards, and support successful project delivery while minimizing disruption to patient care, hospital operations, and ongoing medical services. **Mode:** - This is a full-time, onsite position. Location for this position is: **Tuscaloosa, AL** - Employees are expected to report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours. - Any required travel is the employee's responsibility and is not compensated unless otherwise required by applicable law. - The company does not provide a company vehicle. Employees must use their own transportation when travel is required. **Key Responsibilities** The Construction Manager – Construction Administrator is expected to: - Serve as Onsite Lead and the Contractor’s authorized point of contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), overseeing Task Order personnel and ensuring adherence to contract terms. - Provide construction management oversight through planning, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, with attention to patient safety and infection control in an occupied medical facility. - Manage the submittal process, review submittals on behalf of VHA for compliance with specifications, VA standards, codes, and Medical Center requirements, and track RFIs and responses. - Monitor construction schedules for milestones, phasing, workflow, material deliveries, and inspection/testing dates. - Perform daily field inspections to verify compliance with VA design criteria and codes, document deficiencies for the COR, and help develop courses of action for field issues. - Monitor project costs, administer change orders, and support claims analysis, appeal files, and negotiations as required. - Support weekly and bi-weekly progress meetings, follow up on Government actions, and maintain thorough records for conflict resolution. - Support commissioning and closeout, including as-built verification, maintaining marked-up plans and specifications, and reviewing O&M data and closeout submittals. **Reporting Relationships** - Direct administrative report: Regional Manager. - Operational direction: Government Contracting Officer’s Representative - Day-to-day supervision: Onsite Lead, providing onsite and remote oversight as applicable for assigned Task Orders. - No government employee supervises contract employees; no contract employee supervises government employees. **Required Qualifications** - **Eligibility requirements:** U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role. - Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture from an accredited institution, or 3 years of directly related construction experience in lieu of a degree. - Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible construction experience in quality assurance, safety, scheduling, cost, and change management, including three similar projects demonstrating the ability to identify construction deficiencies. - Working knowledge of building systems in commercial, institutional, or healthcare facilities and of applicable VA, federal, state, and local design criteria, building codes, and life safety codes. - A favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), and eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and VA PIV badge. **Required Certifications & Training** - 30-hour OSHA Safety Training Class (within 60 days of award). - VA Cyber Security Awareness Training (within 5 days of VA computer issuance). - VA Privacy Awareness Training (within 5 days of VA computer issuance). - Completion of required ACC/Autodesk Build training through ProductivityNOW platform (within 12 calendar days of access grant). - Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and background check (National Agency Check - NACI) for logical/physical VA access. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience supporting construction in occupied healthcare facilities or other mission-critical environments. - Familiarity with VA design standards, the Technical Information Library (TIL), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), NFPA standards, The Joint Commission requirements, and OSHA. - Experience with commissioning, QA/QC, constructability reviews, and project closeout. - Proficiency with VA CM software, Autodesk Build/ACC, and common scheduling and document management tools. - Experience managing multiple concurrent facility projects, including schedule, cost, and budget control, with strong written communication for technical reports and recommendations. **Physical Requirements** - Ability to conduct routine inspections and site walks throughout active construction sites, including mechanical rooms, utility spaces, and other industrial environments. - Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs and ladders (as applicable) for extended periods, and to 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, which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement per company policy. - Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. - Work schedule: 8 hours per workday (251 normal working days per year), including night work (5 PM–5 AM EST) for Construction Managers. ### Benefits - Health insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Life Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching - Paid Time Off - Paid Federal Holidays