Construction Manager - Program Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Manager/Program Assistant (CM-PA)

Location: VA Medical Center in West Haven CT located at 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516

Project Name: CM Services at West Haven, CT VAMC

Client: Veterans Affairs

Pay Range: $60,000 - $85,000k/year plus benefits

Anticipated Start Date: July/August 2026

Project Duration: 3 years

Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, etc.):

Support the construction program upgrades for the VA Medical Center in West Haven CT - 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT. All CM personnel will assist with the Surgical and Clinical Tower – Phase A1 and A2 Project’s thru the Senior Resident Engineers office in performing monitoring and inspection of construction for compliance with contract requirements.

Daily Responsibilities:

The government requires a Construction Manager / Program Assistant (CM-PA) to provide construction management support, with the Surgical and Clinical Tower – Phase A1 and A2 Project’s, thru the Senior Resident Engineers office, in performing monitoring and inspection of construction for compliance with contract requirements. Tasks shall include constructability reviews, monitoring/inspecting, reporting, data entry, proposals review, and coordination efforts as required to support CFM’s mission. Shift work will be required to provide office coverage of construction work at the site.

The Construction Manager / Program Assistant (CM-PA) shall be required to perform services including, but not limited to, the following (in no particular order)

• Coordination of submittal reviews and management of submittal process – Ensure General Contractor is meeting specification requirements for submittals. Ensure a submittal review and management process is established by General Contractor. Monitor and support timely reviews by all stakeholders.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities independently and with limited to no supervision.
• Possess experience sorting, filing, and tracking construction/project related documentation.
• Possess experience organizing and attending design/production meetings and distributing meeting minutes to all project stakeholders.
• Drafting and distribute project updates and facilitating team communication.
• Possess experience and the ability to liaise with project stakeholders about project requirements, timelines, and administrative reporting.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certifications, Clearances, etc.):

• The Construction Manager / Program Assistant (CM-PA) shall have the equivalent of a GED or shall possess a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• The Project Assistant shall possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as an administration capacity on a construction project.
• Ability to recognize terminology associated with administration of construction activity and support CM staff with required documentation and submission of project related data.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of major construction activity and the typical documentation and reporting requirements.
• Ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a CMa managing VA projects
• Experience as a CMa managing Medical projects