Construction Manager

Seeking a Construction Manager (CM-CA) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrade program at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC. This is a full-time, onsite role providing professional construction management, quality assurance, and technical oversight for major healthcare facility renovation and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities Perform daily field inspections of construction activities, documenting work performed, deficiencies, safety compliance, and progress toward schedule milestones. Support the VA Resident Engineer (RE) and COR with construction administration , including change order documentation, submittal reviews, RFIs, and cost evaluation. Monitor project financial data , including budget tracking, pay application verification, and forecasting. Review project schedules , track progress, identify slippages, and recommend corrective actions. Conduct and document weekly and bi-weekly progress meetings with contractors and stakeholders. Support quality assurance efforts, ensuring adherence to specifications, VA design standards, and construction contract requirements. Assist with testing and inspection coordination , commissioning activities, and verification of work completion. Maintain accurate project records, daily logs, issue tracking, and close-out documentation in VA systems (e.g., TRIRIGA, PlanGrid or equivalent). Prepare weekly and monthly reports , inspection summaries, and project tracking updates for the COR and RE. Participate in design reviews , value engineering discussions, feasibility assessments, and constructability evaluations. Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA , Joint Commission, and VA safety requirements. InspectionRequirements Minimum 3 years of field construction experience performing construction management, inspection, or construction administration duties. Experience with healthcare, federal, or complex facilities construction strongly preferred. Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, schedules, and cost data . Proficiency with construction management tools/software (e.g., scheduling software like P6 , TRIRIGA, PlanGrid/Bluebeam, SharePoint). Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear daily reports and technical documentation. Knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and quality assurance principles. Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a VA PIV badge and pass a NACI background check . OSHA 30 required within 60 days of hire (company-paid). #J-18808-Ljbffr Ozell Services