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Position Overview

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

The Construction Manager - Staff Architect is expected to:

• 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 jurisdictional requirements, including code, environmental, and historic requirements applicable to the project.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents, including front-end and technical specifications and drawings, sufficient to assess material and method requirements.
• Strong technical, communication, language, and software skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicable construction management, scheduling, technical, or document management software required for the position.
• Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal, Veterans Affairs, healthcare, occupied-facility, or other mission-critical construction programs.
• Current professional architectural registration/licensure.
• Familiarity with VA design/construction standards, Technical Information Library (TIL), applicable federal criteria, and relevant industry codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, task orders, priorities, and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, field observations, meeting documentation, analyses, and recommendations.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of conducting routine inspections, site visits, and field verification activities throughout active construction environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders (as applicable), and access various areas of construction sites for extended periods.
• Ability to work in offices, mechanical rooms, utility spaces, and other industrial or construction environments as necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Must be able to safely navigate uneven terrain, confined work areas, and changing site conditions.
• May occasionally be required to lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, gloves, and other job-specific safety equipment. The company provides required PPE; employees are responsible for providing steel-toed footwear, which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement in accordance with company policy.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.