Construction Manager - Construction Administrator

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We cultivate meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

About the role

The Construction Manager – Construction Administrator (CM‑CA) provides onsite construction management and administrative oversight for VA healthcare facility projects, specifically supporting the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at Hudson Valley Health Care System (Montrose VAMC). The CM‑CA serves as the Contractor’s authorized point of contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and ensures construction activities comply with project specifications, VA standards, codes, and Medical Center requirements.

This is a full‑time, onsite position located in Salem, VA. Employees must report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours and use their own transportation for any required travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Contractor’s authorized point of contact with the COR for assigned construction projects throughout all phases of delivery.
• Provide construction management and administrative oversight during planning, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate and manage the submittal review process, ensuring General Contractor compliance with specifications and timely stakeholder reviews.
• Review submittals on behalf of VHA to verify that proposed materials and methods meet project specifications, VA standards, codes, and Medical Center requirements.
• Document, track, monitor, and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs) and responses throughout construction.
• Review and monitor construction schedules, emphasizing milestone completions, phasing, workflow, material deliveries, and inspection/testing dates.
• Perform daily field inspections, identify non‑conforming activities, notify the COR of required corrections, and troubleshoot field issues.
• Compile defect and omission lists from site inspections and provide them to the COR for corrective action.
• Provide field verification of as‑built drawings and assist with creation/updates of as‑builts.
• Support the Commissioning Agent and General Contractor with commissioning activities per the Whole Building Commissioning Process Manual.
• Assist in developing courses of action for construction issues and provide troubleshooting support for field problems.
• Monitor project financial data, budgetary cost accounting, and administer construction contract change orders.
• Participate in claims analysis and resolution, furnishing reports, preparing appeal files, and participating in negotiations.
• Attend and support weekly/bi‑weekly progress meetings, follow up on Government actions, and maintain thorough records for conflict resolution.
• Serve as onsite lead for the contract team, overseeing all Task Order personnel and ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain marked‑up sets of project plans/specifications for future as‑built drawings and review operational/maintenance data and closeout submittals.
• Ensure all building systems and associated work comply with applicable VA design criteria, federal, state, and local codes, industry standards, and facility operational requirements.
• Perform all duties with consideration for patient safety, infection control, continuity of healthcare operations, and the unique challenges of construction within an occupied medical facility.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture from an accredited institution or three (3) years of directly related construction experience as a substitute for higher education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible construction experience with knowledge of construction practices, quality assurance, safety, schedule, cost, and change/information management.
• Experience identifying construction deficiencies and presenting three similar projects demonstrating relevant construction management capability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building systems applicable to commercial, institutional, or healthcare facilities.
• Working knowledge of applicable local, state, federal, and VA design criteria, building codes, life safety codes, and construction standards.
• Professional experience reading/interpreting construction documents and communicating effectively with project construction team members.
• Ability to manage facility construction projects, including supervision of engineering, design, construction, schedule control, cost management, and program budgeting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common construction management, scheduling, and document management software (including VA CM software and Autodesk Build/ACC platform).
• Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and Veterans Affairs PIV badge; must be a United States citizen and obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NACI).
• Required certifications & training:
  • 30‑hour OSHA Safety Training Class (within 60 days of award).
  • VA Cyber Security Awareness Training (within 5 days of VA computer issuance).
  • VA Privacy Awareness Training (within 5 days of VA computer issuance).
  • Completion of required ACC/Autodesk Build training through ProductivityNOW platform (within 12 calendar days of access grant).
  • Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and background check (NACI) for logical/physical VA access.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting construction projects within occupied healthcare facilities or other mission‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with VA design standards, Technical Information Library (TIL), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), NFPA standards, and applicable Joint Commission requirements.
• Experience with commissioning, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), constructability reviews, and project closeout activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, field observations, meeting minutes, and construction management recommendations.
• Knowledge of construction practices, QA processes, safety regulations, schedule management, cost control, and change management.
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting expertise for resolving field construction issues.
• Understanding of VA policies, design standards, The Joint Commission (TJC), and OSHA requirements.

Physical requirements

• Ability to conduct routine inspections and site walks throughout active construction environments.
• Capability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders (as applicable), and access various areas of construction sites for extended periods.
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, utility spaces, and other industrial or construction environments.
• Capacity to safely navigate uneven terrain, confined work areas, and changing site conditions.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lb.
• Requirement to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE); the company provides PPE, and employees must provide steel‑toed footwear (eligible for one‑time reimbursement).
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work schedule

8 hours per work‑day (251 normal working days per year), inclusive of night work (5 PM – 5 AM EST) for Construction Managers.

Pay

$90,000 – $105,000 per year. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Paid time off
• Paid federal holidays