Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer

SteerBridge; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 133,500; Full time

Job summary

SteerBridge in Wilmington, North Carolina, is looking for a Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer to oversee facility infrastructure projects supporting the VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization initiative. This position requires strong skills in construction management and electrical engineering, including compliance with VA standards and strong stakeholder coordination.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience, with a focus on federal healthcare projects. A competitive salary ranging from $118,000 to $133,500 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction management, electrical engineering, or facilities engineering experience.
• Experience supporting federal, healthcare, hospital, or VA construction projects.
• Strong understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite construction management and electrical engineering oversight for VA construction projects.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, quality, and project deliverables.
• Conduct site inspections and document project progress.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

Telecommunications

Data and network infrastructure

Fiber optic systems

Excellent communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Revit

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Submittal Exchange

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.

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

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.

Salary: $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.