Construction Administrator - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting, LLC; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental insurance

401(K) plan

Job summary

Procon seeks an experienced Construction Manager/Construction Administrator (CM-CA) to support the VA Medical Center project in Tuscaloosa, AL. On-site role handling construction administration, QA, contractor oversight, and schedule monitoring within an active facility.

Strong knowledge of commercial construction, RFIs/submittals/COs, and site documentation is required. Federal VA experience is highly desirable; healthcare projects in occupied facilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Experience in construction administration, quality assurance, contractor oversight, or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices, drawings, specifications, and documents.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Federal construction experience with VA is highly desirable.
• Healthcare construction experience in occupied facilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections and document construction activities and project progress.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project records, and other construction documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with quality, safety, schedule, and project requirements.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and related contract documents.
• Participate in progress meetings and coordinate with contractors, design professionals, and project stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and assist in resolving field issues affecting cost, schedule, or quality.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily reports, project files, and construction records.

Skills

Construction management

Construction administration

Quality assurance

Contractor oversight

RFIs/submittals/change orders

Field inspections

Communication/documentation

Project coordination

Healthcare construction experience

VA/healthcare facility knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks an experienced Construction Manager/Construction Administrator (CM-CA) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Serving as the VA’s Owner’s Representative, the CM-CA will provide construction administration, quality assurance, contractor oversight, schedule monitoring, safety coordination, project documentation, and stakeholder coordination throughout construction. The project includes upgrades to electrical and power infrastructure, HVAC, telecommunications, fiber‑optic networks, physical security, IT infrastructure, utilities, and supporting facility systems. This is an on‑site, primarily day‑shift position, with occasional evening work required to support scheduled shutdowns and other critical construction activities.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in construction administration, quality assurance, contractor oversight, or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices, methods, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience managing and reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Federal construction experience, particularly with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting healthcare construction or projects within active, occupied facilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct daily site inspections and document construction activities and project progress.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project records, and other construction documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with quality, safety, schedule, and project requirements.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and related contract documents.
• Participate in progress meetings and coordinate with contractors, design professionals, and project stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and assist in resolving field issues affecting project cost, schedule, or quality.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily reports, project files, and construction records.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.
• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.
• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.
• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.
• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction‑site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package,

• full medical/dental insurance
• 401(K) plan

Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.