Posted 1 month ago

Senior Architect - Engineer

Topeka, KSOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Senior Architect/Engineer role focused on project and construction management for VA infrastructure projects, coordinating across stakeholders, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing documentation and field verification.

About this role

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.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Key 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

As-built DocumentationBilingual CoordinationBluebeamConstruction AdministrationContract CoordinationFederal Government ConstructionField InspectionsMicrosoft ProjectPrimavera P6ProcoreProject DocumentationQA/QCRFIsRisk ManagementSchedulingShop DrawingsStakeholder ManagementStructural Or Civil Engineering KnowledgeSubmittals