Construction Manager - Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide construction-phase oversight support
• Conduct daily onsite construction inspections
• Track and monitor submittals and RFIs
• Review submittals and provide written recommendations
• Review RFIs and provide technical input prior to COR deadlines
• Monitor construction schedule and progress
• Review and validate contractor pay applications
• Document deficiencies and track corrective actions
• Monitor long-lead procurement items
• Support development of FORCE packages
• Maintain project tracking reports
• Participate in bi-weekly and other project meetings
• Coordinate with VA COR and Healthcare Engineer
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly inspection documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Four (4) year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• AND
• Minimum six (6) years of professional engineering or construction management experience
• OR
• Fifteen (15) years of directly related construction management experience in lieu of degree. Minimum seven (7) years of experience managing facility mechanical construction projects including design oversight, schedule management, cost control, and construction administration
• Preferred Experience:
• Federal construction experience (VA strongly preferred)
• Healthcare construction experience
• Experience supporting IT / telecommunications / infrastructure upgrades
• Familiarity with building codes and permitting requirements

Other Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other non-U.S. citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, must have at least three (3) years of U.S. residency, and must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a VA PIV credential.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Gainesville, FL
• Ability to work independently in an active medical facility

Work Schedule and Environment

• Full-time onsite at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center.
• Approximately 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, aligned with VA operating hours. Available to work after hours.
• Work performed in an active healthcare construction environment.

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment, active hospital, and active construction sites. An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day between buildings.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
• Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
• Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl
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