Construction Manager - Brooklyn, NY

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.Contigent upon awardProject Manager Position OverviewThe Project Manager (PM) provides full-time onsite project management support for the Brooklyn VA Medical Center EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project. The PM supports the COR through project coordination, stakeholder communication, schedule and budget monitoring, risk tracking, meeting facilitation, document control, and required VA reporting.The PM provides contractor support only and will not perform inherently governmental functions, accept or reject work, authorize changes, supervise Government personnel, or assume responsibilities assigned to the A/E, construction contractor, Contracting Officer, or COR.Project Manager Key ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & Stakeholder ManagementCoordinate with VHA, VISN, Brooklyn VAMC, A/E, contractor, and project team stakeholdersFacilitate communication, resolve issues, de-conflict standards, and maintain project momentumKeep the COR informed of project status, risks, disputes, and required Government actionsSupport progress meetings, project reviews, and action item trackingSchedule, Budget & Risk ManagementMonitor schedules and recommend adjustments for slippages, critical path issues, phasing, and milestone risksMonitor financial data, budget tracking, obligations, payments, balances, and planned expendituresReview cost proposals, support change documentation, and assist with cost estimate analysisCompare progress against schedules, budgets, and payment applications to support COR reviewIdentify risks, recommend mitigation, and support claims/dispute analysis when requestedQuality, Testing & Commissioning SupportSupport QA, safety, schedule, cost, change, and information management processesTrack required tests and inspections against specifications and schedule requirementsCoordinate inspection and testing matters with the General Contractor, testing agencies, and VA stakeholdersSupport commissioning with the Commissioning Agent and General ContractorDocument Control & ReportingMaintain project records, correspondence, meeting documentation, construction administration files, and as-built informationPrepare and maintain the Project Management Plan, including communication, schedule management, quality assurance, and risk management componentsUpdate Project Tracking Reports bi-weekly and at least 24 hours before recurring status meetings with current comments, obligations, dates, contract information, and statusSupport EHRM project package documentation, including SOW/PWS, RFP, and cost estimate materials when applicableMaintain electronic filing and project data in VA-required systems; submit records per COR directionProvide the COR a monthly breakdown of hours spent on the assigned projectProject Manager Required DeliverablesProject Management Plan with communication plan, schedule management plan, quality assurance plan, and risk management planWeekly summaries and meeting documentation, including agendas, minutes, action items, and Government follow-up itemsProject Tracking Report updates completed bi-weekly and at least 24 hours before recurring status meetingsSchedule reviews submitted within required timeframes and identifying relationships, revisions, changes, missing activities, or illogical sequencingCost estimate reports, cost proposal reviews, and budget tracking support submitted within required contract or COR-directed timeframesIssue resolution records, risk documentation, claims/dispute support, and corrective-action recommendationsEHRM project package support documentation when requested by the CORDaily inspection logs documenting project activities and events affecting constructionMonthly project-hours breakdown provided to the CORProject Manager QualificationsRequired Experience and Technical CompetenciesExperience supporting federal, healthcare, infrastructure, or facility improvement projectsWorking knowledge of construction administration, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, change management, and risk managementAbility to facilitate meetings, document decisions, track action items, and coordinate across project stakeholdersAbility to assess scope, schedule, cost, and level-of-effort impacts and recommend corrective actionsAbility to prepare clear reports, plans, schedules, cost summaries, and written recommendationsStandards, Credentials, and TrainingFamiliarity with VA project delivery, VA Technical Information Library standards, healthcare coordination, OSHA requirements, and project controls practicesAbility 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 contractComply with VA information release restrictions, Government ownership of contract deliverables, and any required non-disclosure or conflict-of-interest requirementsPreferred QualificationsDegree in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field preferredVA, federal healthcare, EHRM infrastructure, or occupied-facility construction experience preferredProject Manager Work ConditionsFull-time onsite support at Brooklyn Campus Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209Estimated maximum 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends, or after-hours support as project conditions require; federal holidays are not normal workdays unless authorizedContractor personnel shall follow VA access procedures, including use of PIV card or visitor badge while onsiteBase year plus one option year anticipated, aligned to the project period of performanceContractor provides required communication equipment, computer resources, compatible scheduling software, and basic software needed to perform assigned dutiesRequired reports, deliverables, and project records shall be submitted electronically in accordance with COR direction and applicable contract timeframes.All PM duties shall be performed in accordance with VA direction, COR coordination, applicable standards, and contract requirements.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.