Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer

Steerbridge; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 118,000 - 133,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

SteerBridge is seeking a Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer to lead facility infrastructure projects for the VA's EHRM initiative in Wilmington, DE. You will ensure projects are completed safely and on time, while complying with VA standards and regulations.

With a strong focus on electrical engineering oversight, this role requires significant experience in construction management, particularly within federal environments. The position offers competitive annual salary ranging from $118,000 to $133,500, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in construction management or electrical engineering.
• Experience with federal healthcare construction projects.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction management and electrical engineering for VA projects.
• Monitor construction progress and compliance with VA standards.
• Conduct site inspections and document project progress.

Skills

Construction management

Electrical engineering

Strong communication

Federal project experience

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Revit

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Job description

SteerBridge Strategies 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 don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

The Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer (CM-EE) will provide construction management and electrical engineering oversight for facility infrastructure projects supporting the VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiative. This individual will coordinate with VA stakeholders, contractors, architects, engineers, and project teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with VA standards.

This role is primarily a daytime position; however, night work (approximately 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM EST) may occasionally be required to support construction activities with minimal impact to hospital operations. The schedule will not exceed approximately 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite construction management and electrical engineering oversight for VA construction projects.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, quality, and project deliverables.
• Review electrical designs, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for compliance.
• Coordinate with VA personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with VA standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, OSHA, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and document project progress.
• Identify construction risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support project scheduling, reporting, cost tracking, and quality assurance activities.
• Participate in project meetings utilizing Microsoft Teams.
• Assist with construction closeout and project turnover documentation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of construction management, electrical engineering, or facilities engineering experience.
• Experience supporting federal, healthcare, hospital, or VA construction projects.
• Knowledge of:
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Telecommunications
  • Data and network infrastructure
  • Fiber optic systems
• Experience reviewing construction documents and specifications.
• Strong understanding of:
  • National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • NFPA standards
  • OSHA regulations
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting VA Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure projects.
• Previous VA Medical Center construction experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Primavera P6
  • Submittal Exchange (or similar document management software)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.

Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Tier 1 Investigation/Public Trust.

$118,000 - $133,500 a year

SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.