Senior Architect / Engineer

Description

Davenergy Solutions is seeking a licensed Senior Architect or Senior Engineer to support construction management and technical oversight for complex healthcare facility projects at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide architectural or engineering expertise throughout planning, design, construction, and project closeout.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, technical submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and provide professional recommendations to the Government.
• Verify compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and VA design standards.
• Review project scope documents and recommend improvements or modifications.
• Identify technical risks and assist in developing and maintaining project risk management plans.
• Conduct field observations to verify construction quality and compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Evaluate work in place for quality and payment recommendations.
• Support construction meetings and provide technical guidance to project stakeholders.
• Aid in schedule reviews, cost evaluations, constructability reviews, and quality assurance activities.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Program (QASP).
• Ensure compliance with building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and permitting requirements.
• Coordinate with construction managers, contractors, designers, and VA staff to resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline OR Current Registered Architect license.
• Minimum six (6) years of professional architectural or engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in both: Architectural/engineering design Construction administration or construction management.
• Minimum three (3) years of field experience supporting projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Thorough knowledge of: Building codes Life Safety Code Construction methods and materials Construction processes Federal design standards Risk management.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills. Ability to review technical documents and provide sound engineering or architectural recommendations.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities.
• Department of Defense or federal healthcare project experience.
• Medical facility design or construction experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA, ASHRAE, FGI Guidelines, International Building Code (IBC), and applicable VA design standards.
• Commissioning or quality assurance experience.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.
• Additional Requirements:
• Candidates should be prepared to provide examples of three (3) projects of similar size, complexity, and scope where they served in a comparable role.
• Must demonstrate the ability to proactively identify project risks, code issues, schedule impacts, and construction concerns while providing practical, professional recommendations.
• Experience supporting federal construction projects, particularly healthcare environments, is highly preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Bi-Weekly 401(k) Company Contribution (3% of Salary)
• Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Optional Benefits

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