Electrical Engineer- Construction Manager

Socket.dev; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Construction Manager / PE-Licensed Electrical Engineer for an onsite healthcare modernization project in Montgomery, Alabama. The role requires coordinating construction work, ensuring safety, and maintaining project budgets and schedules for an operating facility.

The position emphasizes owner’s representation, QA/QC, and collaboration with VA staff, contractors, and design professionals to deliver a compliant, timely project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, including field inspections and safety compliance.
• Manage construction administration: RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay apps, testing.
• Review drawings, specs, schedules, and contract docs for project conformity.
• Monitor schedule and cost performance, including budget tracking and cost estimates.
• Coordinate commissioning and project closeout, including as‑built docs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Project coordination

Quality control

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated Construction Manager / PE-Licensed Electrical Engineer to join our SIRIS team, supporting a healthcare modernization project in Montgomery, Alabama (onsite). The Construction Manager will report to the Program Manager and collaborate with VA client staff by providing technical expertise, project data, reports, and construction oversight.

The Construction Manager will serve as an Owner’s Representative, supporting the VA Medical Center to ensure projects are executed in accordance with approved scopes of work, applicable codes, VA standards, contract requirements, schedules, and project budgets. The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical engineering expertise along with hands‑on construction management experience to support project coordination, quality, scheduling, cost control, and issue resolution.

Who Will Succeed in This Role

• An experienced construction professional with Owner’s Representative experience who understands how to protect the owner’s interests while maintaining productive relationships with contractors and project teams.

• Someone with federal construction experience, preferably with exposure to healthcare, renovation, or infrastructure modernization projects.

• A highly organized and detail-oriented professional who can identify issues early, take ownership of resolutions, and effectively manage multiple project priorities.

• A strong communicator who is comfortable working directly with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Someone who can confidently evaluate cost, schedule, quality, and construction risk and communicate potential impacts to project leadership.

• A professional who brings strong knowledge of construction practices and can work independently in the field while maintaining a high standard of documentation and accountability.
• Comfortable coordinating with contractors, project teams, and facility stakeholders.
• Able to identify risks, resolve issues, and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Understands construction impacts in an occupied facility, including safety, access, utilities, and phasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, including field inspections, construction observation, schedule monitoring, quality control, safety compliance, and deficiency resolution.

• Manage construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, testing and inspections, and project documentation.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents to ensure work is progressing in accordance with project requirements.

• Monitor project schedule and cost performance, including budget tracking, cost estimating, change evaluation, and identification of potential project impacts.

• Coordinate commissioning activities and support successful project closeout, including as-built documentation and final completion requirements.

• Support renovation and healthcare infrastructure modernization projects, coordinating complex construction activities while maintaining project continuity and minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

• Maintain clear and timely communication with project stakeholders and provide accurate reporting on project progress, risks, costs, schedule, quality, and outstanding issues.

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 in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution and Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum six (6) years of professional experience in electrical engineering, with experience in both design and construction.

Certifications

1. OSHA 30: Required
2. PE License Required
3. CCM, PMP, 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