Position Overview
The Construction Project Manager (CM-PM) provides onsite construction project management support for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades and related construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Serving as an extension of the Government's project team, the CM-PM supports project planning, scheduling, coordination, construction administration, and closeout activities within an active healthcare environment.
The CM-PM focuses on project scheduling, General Contractor (GC) schedule tracking, coordination, and milestone management. Working collaboratively with VA personnel, clinical staff, IT/EHRM teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, the CM-PM helps ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with VA standards while minimizing disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
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This is a full-time, onsite position. Location for this position is: Northhampton, MA
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Employees are expected to report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours.
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Any required travel is the employee's responsibility and is not compensated unless otherwise required by applicable law.
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The company does not provide a company vehicle. Employees must use their own transportation when travel is required.
The Construction Project Manager is expected to:
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Monitor the General Contractor’s master project schedule and milestone progress, reviewing schedule updates to identify delays, sequencing conflicts, and risks early, and support schedule forecasting and recovery planning.
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Provide schedule status updates and project status reports to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), VA stakeholders, and company leadership, and submit all required reports and deliverables accurately, completely, and on time.
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Review and track submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and change orders for schedule impacts, coordination considerations, and contract compliance, and maintain daily reports, progress photos, meeting minutes, and organized, audit-ready project files.
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Coordinate with VA staff, clinical personnel, IT/EHRM teams, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain project progress, including facilitating weekly progress meetings, distributing minutes, and tracking action items through resolution.
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Coordinate construction phasing to minimize disruption to hospital operations, clinical services, and patient care, with consideration for patient safety, infection control, and the challenges of construction in occupied facilities.
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Serve as the onsite representative supporting the VA and COR, operating in an oversight and administrative role without directing contractors unless explicitly authorized.
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Conduct daily and weekly site inspections, verify installed work meets VA design standards and project requirements, and document deficiencies and track them to timely resolution.
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Monitor contractor adherence to safety plans, OSHA requirements, and VA-specific requirements, including Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), and immediately report safety concerns or incidents.
Reporting Relationships
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Direct administrative report: Regional Manager.
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Operational direction: Government Contracting Officer's Representative.
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Day-to-day supervision: Task Order Lead / Program Manager, providing onsite and remote oversight as applicable for assigned Task Orders.
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Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements.
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Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related technical field.
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Minimum of six (6) years of construction project management experience, or as required by the applicable task order.
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Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and tracking construction schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
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Working knowledge of construction administration processes, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, inspections, and progress reporting.
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OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification, or the ability to obtain it within 60 days of start.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicable construction management, scheduling, and document management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam).
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Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge.
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Experience supporting federal, Veterans Affairs, healthcare, occupied-facility, or other mission-critical construction programs.
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Experience with EHRM, telecommunications, IT infrastructure, or other technology-driven facility upgrade projects.
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Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
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Familiarity with VA design/construction standards, Technical Information Library (TIL), ICRA/PCRA, ILSM, and relevant industry codes and standards.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines, independently and within multidisciplinary teams, with strong written and verbal communication skills for status reports, schedule analyses, and meeting documentation.
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Ability to conduct routine inspections, site visits, and field verification throughout active construction sites, including offices, mechanical rooms, utility spaces, and other industrial environments.
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Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs and ladders (as applicable) for extended periods, and to safely navigate uneven terrain, confined areas, and changing site conditions.
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Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE). The company provides PPE; employees provide their own steel-toed footwear, which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement per company policy.
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Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays