Construction Manager - Tampa, FL

Job Description

Job Description

HFS Company is a recognized Architecture/Engineering/Construction project management and consulting firm working on a variety of federal, military, and commercial projects throughout the US and Europe. We provide full-service A/E design and support services across the entire lifecycle of our clients' facilities and assist our clients to reach their capital improvement goals.Contingent upon award.Position OverviewThe Construction Manager (CM) provides two (2) full-time onsite construction management support for the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project in Tampa, Florida. The CM supports the COR by coordinating submittal reviews, managing the submittal process, documenting and tracking RFIs, monitoring schedules and long-lead items, performing field inspections, verifying as-built records, supporting issue resolution, and documenting compliance with VA standards, project specifications, VA Medical Center requirements, and contract requirements.The CM provides contractor support only and will not perform inherently governmental functions, accept or reject work, authorize changes, approve RFIs or submittals, supervise Government personnel, or direct construction means and methods.Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction OversightPerform routine onsite inspections as construction proceeds and prepare daily inspection reportsIdentify work that does not conform to contract documents and notify the COR for determination and directionTrack defects, omissions, corrective actions, and safety or environmental issues requiring correctionMonitor compliance with OSHA requirements, VA policies, and applicable healthcare facility standardsTrack required tests and inspections and coordinate with independent testing agencies/laboratories, as applicableSubmittal & RFI ManagementSupport establishment and maintenance of the submittal review process, submittal register, and timely stakeholder reviewsReview submittals for compliance with specifications, VA standards, codes, and James A. Haley VAMC requirementsTrack long-lead items and document schedule impacts for communication to the CORCoordinate RFIs and responses without assuming final Government approval authorityMaintain electronic correspondence, filing, and project records in VA-required construction management systemsSchedule & Cost MonitoringMonitor construction schedules against the approved baseline and current progress; identify slippages and recommend corrective actions to the CORTrack milestones, phasing requirements, workflow, material deliveries, inspection dates, and testing datesSupport COR review of change documentation, cost proposals, issue tracking, and claims/dispute documentation when requestedCompare work completed against payment applications and provide observations to support COR reviewAssist the COR with cost estimate review support and notify the COR when observed cost, schedule, or scope issues may affect project performanceCommissioning & CloseoutSupport required testing, inspection, owner-furnished equipment coordination, relocation coordination, and closeout activities as directed by the CORMaintain marked-up plans and verify that as-built records and contractor redlines reflect field changesReview O&M data, closeout submittals, turnover information, and related construction closeout documentationSupport field investigations, surveys, and other VA-directed construction support as requiredRequired DeliverablesDaily inspection reports documenting work area, phase, observed tasks, percent complete, defects, corrective actions, and safety/environmental issuesWeekly summaries and meeting documentation, including agenda support, minutes, action items, and follow-up on Government actionsSubmittal review documentation with recommendations, justifications, and progress schedule annotationsSchedule reviews identifying activity relationships, updates, delays, missing activities, and illogical sequencingDefect and omission lists, observation reports, modification narratives, sketches, and drawings as requiredAs-built verification and closeout support records submitted electronically per COR directionCost estimate review support and project issue documentation when requested by the CORQualificationsRequired Experience and Technical CompetenciesBachelor 's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field from an accredited university; educational requirement may be substituted by fifteen (15) years of directly related experienceMinimum seven (7) years of experience managing facility construction projects, including supervision or coordination of engineering, design and construction activities, schedule control, cost management, program budgeting, and overall project management activitiesAbility to inspect materials, workmanship, and building system installations and identify deficiencies against approved construction documentsAbility to interpret and coordinate architectural/engineering plans, specifications, shop drawings, working drawings, schedules, contracts, work letters, charters, surveys, and related project documentsAbility to evaluate building systems and field conditions against scope, specifications, VA standards, and project requirementsAbility to support quality assurance, safety, time, cost, change, and information management across assigned disciplinesAbility to read and interpret construction documents, communicate effectively with project construction team members, prepare complete field documentation, and coordinate with VA, A/E, contractor, and stakeholder representativesStandards, Credentials, and TrainingFamiliarity with OSHA safety requirements, VA safety practices, VA Technical Information Library standards, Joint Commission requirements, and healthcare coordination requirementsAbility to obtain and maintain required VA access credentials, including PIV/visitor badge requirements, favorable NACI background check, and required VA trainingComplete OSHA 30-hour safety training, VA Cyber Security Awareness, and VA Privacy Awareness training within required timeframesS. Citizenship required; foreign nationals are prohibited from performing work under this contractPreferred QualificationsHealthcare project or healthcare facility experience preferredWork ConditionsFull-time onsite support at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612.Estimated maximum 40 hours per week per person, with work anticipated during approximately 80% normal business hours and 20% off-business hours, including nights as required.Task order includes a base year and two (2) option years, aligned with the stated period of performance.The Government will provide a workstation and VA computer; CM personnel must obtain required VA CM software access, PIV/visitor badge credentials, and required VA training.CM duties will be performed in coordination with the COR and in accordance with VA direction, applicable standards, and contract requirements.Background Screening Disclaimer: Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of all required background screening, credentialing, and access requirements, including any Government-required suitability, security, or facility access determinations. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain required VA access credentials for the duration of assignment.HFS Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; HFS Company does not sponsor individuals for employment visas.We are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran and Woman Owned Small Business. We offer a competitive pay and benefit package including generous PTO, paid holidays, $1000 per year for professional development and up to a 5% fully-vested 401k match after one year. Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of all required background screening, credentialing, and access requirements, including any Government-required suitability, security, or facility access determinations. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain required VA access credentials for the duration of assignment.