Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description: Client is looking for serving as a Construction/Project Manager, delivering field construction management services, and contract surveillance for the Asheville VA Medical Center.

Required Qualification:

Minimum of 7 years of experience in management of facility construction projects including supervision of engineering, design and construction, schedule control, cost management and program budgeting, and overall project management activities, Professional experience should include strong knowledge of construction documents, as well as superior management and communication skills

Field inspections to determine acceptability of workmanship and compliance with plans

Working knowledge of reporting tools and software for the purpose of presenting information in Microsoft tools such as excel, word, plans and design documents

Required Education:

The Construction/Project Manager(s) shall have at minimum the following:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture from an accredited University

Educational requirement may be substituted by 10 years of directly related experience

OSHA 30 Certification

Valid driver’s license

Strong communication skills. Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications:

Assists the VA Facility Management Staff with the overall management of the construction contract

Performs/documents quality assurance inspections to ensure the construction contractor meets the plans and specifications requirements of the contract

Attends and participates in meetings and reviews

Engages in Activity Hazard Analysis discussions and decisions

Reviews submittals and RFIs to ensure compliance with the project plans and specifications

Reviews as-built drawings, conducts labor standard interviews, ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, and performs inspections of specific processes

Prepare daily reports, provides recommendations for work acceptance, and ensure work is in accordance with plans and specifications

Other Skills and Knowledge:

The Construction/Project Manager must be able to:

Performs and documents construction inspections

Ensures compliance with agreed schedule, plans, safety regulations, and other contract documents

Inspects materials for contract compliance and work with contractors to correct deficiencies

Delivers surveillance reports on all phases of construction for compliance with plans and specifications in respect to workmanship, materials, installation and construction methods to government personnel

Verify contractor payroll accuracy and inspect installed property inventories

Attends safety meetings, maintains organized files and updated plans, and conduct detailed final inspections

Prepares and monitors timeliness of correspondence and responds to RFIs and contract discussions

Maintains Government-provided equipment in good condition

Reviews Quality Control Reports

Familiarity with 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations

Monitors deficiency tracking procedures and report findings in daily logs

Tracks and maintains submittals and RFIs for review and approval

Occasionally attends offsite inspections for fabricated items to ensure contract compliance before shipment

Basic knowledge of all engineering disciplines for hospital construction

Strong verbal communication skills to brief owner during project update briefings

Strong organizational skills to track projects, prepare meeting minutes, and meet required deadlines

Must be familiar with one or more construction management, editing, reviewing software such as Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, others…

Most work will be completed during normal business with occasional night, holiday, and weekend required

Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Must be familiar with and able to use the Microsoft Suite of Services, including Teams, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and basic Excel skills

Must be able to work in all weather conditions, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, walk long distances on rough and uneven surfaces, stand for long periods, lift construction materials to access inspections, climb ladders and scaffolding, and navigate typical civil construction site obstacles

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.