Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About ISI Professional Services

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.

Position Summary

This job posting is for a developing federal contract opportunity. Hiring for this position is dependent upon ISI being awarded this contract following a successful proposal.

ISI is seeking for a full-time onsite Construction Manager to provide Owner’s Representation services for a potential future opportunity supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida, for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades and Data Center Construction project.

The project is expected to include construction of a new mission-critical data center; construction, renovation, and upgrades to nearly 60 telecommunications rooms; campus-wide Cat 6a cabling and redundant fiber-optic backbone improvements; underground telecommunications duct banks; and supporting electrical, HVAC, emergency power, fire protection, physical security, and other building-system work. Construction will occur within an active medical center and will require carefully phased work, coordination of room closures and utility shutdowns, and some off-hours activities.

The Construction Manager will provide full-time onsite construction-phase oversight aligned with contractor operations and VA facility requirements. This is an anticipated future position subject to availability of funds, and the actual start date has not yet been established. ISI is engaging qualified candidates in advance so the project team can be prepared when the schedule is confirmed; applicants who advance will be kept informed as procurement and funding milestones develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide construction-phase oversight support
• Conduct daily onsite construction inspections
• Track and monitor submittals and RFIs
• Review submittals and provide written recommendations
• Review RFIs and provide technical input prior to client deadlines
• Monitor construction schedule and progress
• Review and validate contractor pay applications
• Document deficiencies and track corrective actions
• Monitor long-lead procurement items
• Support development of procurement packages
• Maintain project tracking reports
• Participate in bi-weekly and other project meetings
• Coordinate with VA project staff and other stakeholders
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly inspection documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Four (4) year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Business, or related field and minimum three (3) years of field construction experience performing Construction Management or Quality Assurance functions

OR

• Minimum seven (7) years of field construction experience performing Construction Management or Quality Assurance functions in lieu of degree

AND

• Experience monitoring construction for Quality Assurance
• Experience reviewing submittals and RFIs
• Experience reviewing contractor pay applications and validating percent complete
• Experience supporting phased construction in occupied facilities
• Experience tracking baseline schedules and identifying delays
• Experience documenting deficiencies and enforcing corrective actions
• Ability to provide three (3) relevant project examples of similar scope and complexity

Preferred Experience:

• Federal construction experience (VA strongly preferred)
• Healthcare construction experience
• Experience supporting IT / telecommunications / infrastructure upgrades
• Familiarity with building codes and permitting requirements

Other Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other non-U.S. citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, must have at least three (3) years of U.S. residency, and must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a VA PIV credential.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Gainesville, FL
• Ability to work independently in an active medical facility

Work Schedule and Environment

• Full-time onsite at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center.
• Approximately 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, aligned with VA operating hours. Available to work after hours.
• Work performed in an active healthcare construction environment.

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment, active hospital, and active construction sites. An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up to 1.5 miles per day between buildings.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
• Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
• Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl

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