Construction Manager - Construction Administrator (CM-CA)

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.

Benefits