Construction Administrator (CM-CA)

About the role

Davenergy Solutions is seeking an onsite, full-time Construction Administrator (CM-CA) at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Temple, TX.

Responsibilities

• Quickly understand and master the requirements of local, state, and federal jurisdictions and how they apply to VA construction projects.
• Utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy.
• Assist in implementing project plans including Quality Assurance (QA), Safety, Schedule, Cost, Change, and Information Management.
• Manage site operations of General Contractors and Subcontractors and the process of managing active construction projects within an occupied medical facility.
• Maintain project records, correspondence, and documentation in VA construction management systems.
• Aid in project management functions such as planning, scheduling, constructability reviews, code compliance, testing, record keeping, quality control, cost control, and general construction oversight.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare clear, accurate daily logs, weekly reports, and periodic documentation to track work progress, quality issues, safety observations, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist with submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFIs), progress meetings, contractor pay application reviews, and issue resolution.
• Support testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities under the direction of project management or engineering staff.

Requirements

• Experience providing construction administration and onsite support for commercial, institutional, healthcare, or federally funded construction projects.
• Experience supporting construction projects involving multiple trades and disciplines, with responsibilities related to administrative oversight, documentation, and field coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with project management functions, including planning, scheduling, constructability reviews, code compliance, testing, record keeping, quality control, cost control, and general construction oversight.
• Experience conducting site inspections and preparing clear, accurate daily logs, weekly reports, and periodic documentation to track work progress, quality issues, safety observations, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Experience assisting with submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFIs), progress meetings, contractor pay application reviews, and issue resolution.
• Experience maintaining marked-up drawings, deficiency lists, inspection records, and closeout documentation.
• Ability to identify documentation and reporting needs based on construction or engineering risks that could impact building operations, safety, or occupants.

Qualifications

• The CM-CA may possess a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and/or evidence of work experience or technical knowledge to compensate for the absence of higher education.
• A minimum of three (3) years of construction-related field experience may be substituted and will be reviewed for acceptability.

Skills

• Communication, language, and software skills.
• Construction practices and use of construction management systems.
• Site operations and management of active construction projects.
• Project management functions, including planning, scheduling, constructability reviews, code compliance, testing, record keeping, quality control, cost control, and general construction oversight.
• Site inspections and preparation of clear, accurate documentation.
• Submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFIs), progress meetings, contractor pay application reviews, and issue resolution.
• Documentation and reporting based on construction or engineering risks.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Annual Profit-Sharing Contribution to 401(k)
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Optional Benefits

• Accident Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• Medical Bridge
• Critical Illness

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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