Construction Manager – Staff Architect

Construction Manager – Staff Architect (CM-A)

The Construction Manager – Staff Architect (CM-A) provides specialized architectural and construction management support for a diverse portfolio of construction, renovation, infrastructure modernization, utility, and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Serving as the Government's owner's representative within the assigned discipline, the CM-A supports project planning, design, procurement, construction, testing/commissioning as applicable, and closeout activities within an active healthcare environment.

The CM-A applies sound professional judgment to evaluate project documentation, assess constructability and compliance, identify technical and project-delivery risks, and support successful execution. Working collaboratively with VA personnel, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary stakeholders, the CM-A helps facilitate project delivery while minimizing disruption to patient care, hospital operations, and ongoing medical services.

Mode:

• This is a full-time, onsite position. Location for this position is:
  Montgomery/Tuskegee Alabama VA Health Care System
• Employees are expected to report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours.
• Any required travel is the employee's responsibility and is not compensated unless otherwise required by applicable law.
• The company does not provide a company vehicle. Employees must use their own transportation when travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Government's owner's representative for architectural matters throughout all phases of assigned construction projects.
• Provide construction management and technical support during project planning, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning/acceptance, and closeout activities, as applicable to the discipline.
• Review plans, specifications, statements of work, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change requests, contractor proposals, schedules, and other project documentation for completeness, constructability, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Evaluate field conditions and project documentation related to architectural design review, code compliance, materials and methods, constructability, and facility planning; identify deficiencies, risks, conflicts, and potential impacts, and provide practical recommendations to support project delivery.
• Coordinate with VA staff, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical and administrative issues and maintain project progress.
• Participate in planning, constructability reviews, site investigations, phasing discussions, value-management efforts, schedule reviews, cost/change evaluations, and risk assessments within the scope of the assigned role.
• Monitor contractor performance through routine site observations and document reviews; document deficiencies, track corrective actions, and verify alignment with approved plans, specifications, schedules, and applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, logs, meeting documentation, correspondence, and other required work products in accordance with VA and contract requirements.
• Support evaluation of proposed changes, schedule and cost impacts, contractor claims, and corrective-action strategies within the assigned discipline.
• Apply applicable local, state, federal, and VA requirements while supporting construction in occupied healthcare and other mission-critical environments.
• Perform all duties with consideration for patient safety, infection control, continuity of healthcare operations, and the unique challenges associated with construction within occupied facilities.

Reporting Relationships:

• Direct administrative report:
  Regional Manager.
• Operational direction:
  Government Contracting Officer's Representative
• Day-to-day supervision:
  Onsite Task Order Lead

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in both design and construction.
• Ability to quickly understand and apply local, state, and federal…