Construction Manager

We are seeking a motivated Construction Manager to join our team in support of an EHRM modernization project for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in Bath, NY. This role reports to the Program Director and collaborates with VA client staff to support construction activities, generate reports, and serve as a client-side representative.

Responsibilities :

• Monitoring Project Financial Data and Budgetary Cost Accounting - Services may include monitoring and review budgetary cost accounting; administration of construction contract change orders; maintaining spread sheets indicating project funds allowances, obligations, payments, balances, planned expenditures, etc., assist in the documentation of the administration of construction contract change orders (preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposal, preparing change order packages.
• Construction Phase Scheduling - Services may include preparing and maintaining daily dairies for project activities noting events affecting construction. Maintain a current project schedule, coordinate with general contractor and compare project progress against Contractor (CM) schedule and general contractor’s schedule.
• Progress Meetings– Conduct or attend weekly or bi-weekly- project meetings to review and monitor projects and project schedules review of construction contractor payment requirements.
• Assisting in Issue Resolution - Contractor shall keep thorough records of occurrences, contracts, and others construction related matters of the project in order to assist the client in conflict resolution. Perform scheduling, conduct and document regular progress meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly.
• Testing and Inspection Services -The Contractor may be tasked to monitor the services of an independent testing agency/laboratory to perform project specific quality control testing and inspection services.
• Performing Additional Construction Related Services- Services may include but not limited to; Maintaining marked up sets of project plans and specifications for future as-built drawings; performing routine inspections of construction as work proceeds, taking action to identify work that does not conform to the contract requirement, and notifying the VA and general contractor when work requires correction; compiling, thorough site inspections, lists of defects and omissions related to the work performed and providing these lists to the contractor for correction; monitoring project financial data and budgetary cost accounting; assisting in relocation efforts; administration of construction contract change orders (preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposal); Submittal Review; Request for Information Review and Responses; Daily Logs of Activity; coordination of Owner supplied equipment; Operational and Maintenance data; Closeout Submittals.

Required Experience:

• Working knowledge of construction practices and call upon this knowledge to assist in implementing the various plans set forth on the project including:
• • Quality Assurance
  • Safety
  • Time
  • Cost
  • Change and Information Management
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Management
  • Project Scheduling
• Federal construction project management experience
• Construction financial management including budget monitoring, cost tracking, and change order administration
• Construction contract administration
• Risk management and issue resolution
• Construction progress reporting and executive reporting
• Experience coordinating contractors, A/E teams, Government stakeholders, CORs, and users
• Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and construction management software