Construction Manager

SIRIS LLC; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

SIRIS, LLC is seeking a motivated Construction Manager to support an Electronic Health Record Management System upgrade at the VA Medical Center in West Haven, CT. The Construction Manager will report to the Program Manager and collaborate with VA staff to provide data and generate reports as a client representative on major projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive healthcare or federal project experience, strong leadership, and the ability to analyze cost data and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of field experience performing construction management work of similar scope and complexity.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience managing facility construction projects, including engineering/design oversight, supervision, scheduling, cost management, budgeting, and overall project management.
• Educational requirements may be substituted with fifteen (15) years of directly related construction management experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor project financial data, budget performance, and cost trends.
• Review construction schedules and support progress and performance evaluations.
• Participate in progress meetings and support issue identification and resolution.
• Review testing, inspection, and QA documentation for compliance.
• Support claims administration, change management, and contract modifications.
• Review contractor work documentation and progress for conformance with construction documents and approved schedules.
• Prepare analytical reports, correspondence, and program status documentation.
• Maintain tracking tools and reporting systems supporting program oversight.
• Advise program leadership on construction administration best practices and compliance considerations.

Skills

Construction management

Budget & cost management

Scheduling

Quality assurance

Federal/Healthcare project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

15 years of related construction management experience

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated Construction Manager to join our SIRIS team, supporting an Electronic Health Record Management System upgrade project at the VA Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut. The Construction Manager will report to the Program Manager as well as collaborate and assist VA client staff to provide data, and generate reports, as a representative for the client on major construction projects.

Who Will Succeed in This Role

This role is best suited for professionals who:

Supported complex construction projects in healthcare, or with federal projects (e.g., VA, DoD, Corps, GSA) specifically including;

• Hospital facility upgrades and modifications, such as infrastructure and electrical system improvements.
• Designing and leading data center construction projects
• Telecommunications and data network enhancements, and IT infrastructure installations.
• Equipment and server room modifications, and interior renovations
• Renovation of clinical and administrative spaces.
• Modifications for new IT equipment and workstations, and office/operational space reconfigurations.
• Building systems integration and power distribution for IT systems.
• HVAC modifications for IT rooms, system commissioning, and testing.
• Coordination with hospital staff members.
• Are comfortable analyzing financial, schedule, and compliance data to support program-level decisions.
• Can operate independently while collaborating effectively with program leadership, clients, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor project financial data, budget performance, and cost trends
• Review construction schedules and support progress and performance evaluations
• Participate in progress meetings and support issue identification and resolution
• Review testing, inspection, and quality assurance documentation for compliance
• Support claims administration, change management, and contract modifications
• Review contractor work documentation and reported progress for conformance with construction documents and approved schedules
• Prepare analytical reports, correspondence, and program status documentation
• Maintain tracking tools and reporting systems supporting program oversight
• Advise program leadership on construction administration best practices and compliance considerations

Given that the work takes place within an operational hospital, Construction professionals must consider the following:

• Ensuring patient safety
• Implementing infection control measures
• Coordinating utility shutdowns
• Managing noise and dust control
• Developing phasing plans to maintain uninterrupted hospital services

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered
• Each team member must have a minimum of three (3) years of field experience performing construction management work of similar scope and complexity.
• Candidates must possess a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience managing facility construction projects, including responsibility for engineering and design oversight, construction supervision, schedule control, cost management, program budgeting, and overall project management.
• A college degree is preferred ; however, the educational requirement may be substituted with fifteen (15) years of directly related construction management experience.

Certifications

1. OSHA 30: Required
2. CCM, PMP, PE, or equivalent construction management credentials preferred

Experience

• Experience supporting regulated environments (federal, healthcare, or institutional) is highly desirable
• Candidates may be asked to provide examples or documentation of completed projects demonstrating relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Familiarity with construction practices, quality assurance, scheduling, cost management, and change management
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in administrative, financial, and compliance matters
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Full-time onsite work at an active construction site and office environment
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws

Federal & VA Program Requirements

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background checks and compliance with federal and VA suitability requirements
• Must adhere to all site safety, security, and confidentiality policies

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (99% of individual base plan paid by company; 50% for dependents)
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Annual bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance

Equal Opportunity Employer

SIRIS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law