Construction Manager - VA Medical Center

Emerging Tech, LLC

United States

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Professional development and training

Certification and continuing education

Job summary

Emerging Tech, LLC seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee critical infrastructure modernization for the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, OR. You will manage facility improvement projects, ensuring compliance with federal standards and QA across all phases.

The role requires 10+ years of design/construction management in healthcare settings, strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and proficiency with CM software.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of combined design and construction management experience.
Experience managing construction projects within active healthcare or hospital facilities.
Experience supporting VA construction projects strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of VA TIL, VA Design Manuals, and VA Master Specifications.
Strong understanding of contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, QA, and codes.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office and CM software (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

Review construction contract documents, drawings, specs, and requirements for compliance.
Provide construction oversight throughout all project phases.
Perform constructability reviews and assess impacts on hospital operations.
Monitor schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and change orders; advise COR.
Conduct routine site inspections for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and proposed design changes.
Offer recommendations on value engineering, constructability, sequencing, procurement items.
Attend weekly/monthly project meetings and prepare status reports.
Coordinate activities among architects, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders.
Ensure activities comply with VA standards, federal regs, codes, and specs.
Identify risks and propose mitigation for schedule and cost.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Construction Manager – VA Medical Center (Portland, OR)

Emerging Tech is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support critical infrastructure modernization projects at the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, Oregon. This individual will provide construction management and oversight for facility improvement projects supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing construction projects within active healthcare environments and is knowledgeable in federal construction standards, quality assurance, scheduling, and project execution.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing federal contractor dedicated to delivering innovative technology, healthcare, and engineering solutions that improve mission outcomes for our government partners.

Project Duration: One-year base period with one-year option periods.

Location: Portland, OR (Onsite)

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Review construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, and technical requirements to ensure compliance.

Provide construction oversight throughout all phases of the project.

Perform constructability reviews and evaluate impacts to ongoing hospital operations.

Monitor project schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and change orders while providing recommendations to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Conduct routine site inspections to verify quality, safety, and compliance with contract requirements.

Review Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, and proposed design modifications.

Provide recommendations related to value engineering, constructability, sequencing, and long-lead procurement items.

Attend weekly and monthly project meetings and prepare detailed project status reports.

Coordinate activities among architects, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders.

Ensure construction activities comply with applicable VA standards, federal regulations, building codes, and project specifications.

Identify project risks and develop recommendations to minimize schedule delays and cost impacts.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of combined design and construction management experience.

Experience managing construction projects within active healthcare or hospital facilities.

Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) construction projects strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of the VA Technical Information Library (TIL), VA Design Manuals, and VA Master Specifications.

Strong understanding of construction contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, and applicable building codes.

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Experience supporting federal healthcare construction programs.

Familiarity with active hospital renovations, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), infection prevention and control (ICRA), and phased construction in occupied medical facilities.

Why Join Emerging Tech?

At Emerging Tech, we're passionate about solving complex challenges that strengthen federal missions and improve the lives of those who serve our country. As a growing SDVOSB, we deliver healthcare modernization, engineering, and technology solutions that create meaningful impact for government agencies nationwide.

Our success is built on our people. We foster a collaborative, mission-focused culture where innovation, continuous learning, and professional development are encouraged. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your work makes a difference, and your career can continue to grow.

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