Healthcare Plumbing Construction Manager & Mechanical Eng (Onsite)

SteerBridge, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 131,000; 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, Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Construction Manager – Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing) to lead plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems oversight on VA medical facility projects.

This on-site role partners with VA staff, architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver planned renovations and modernization while minimizing disruption to patient care. You will review plans and submittals, support scheduling and budgeting, manage site inspections, and ensure compliance with VA

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required and candidate must obtain and maintain the security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible mechanical engineering experience in design and construction for commercial, institutional, or healthcare facilities.
• Working knowledge of applicable local, state, federal codes and VA design criteria; eligibility for Public Trust Clearance and VA PIV badge.
• Preferred: PE license; experience supporting construction in occupied healthcare facilities; familiarity with VA standards, UFC, NFPA, and Joint Commission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government’s owner’s representative for plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, with attention to patient safety and infection control in an occupied medical facility.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change requests, and cost estimates for accuracy, constructability, and contract compliance.
• Support project planning, including phasing reviews, site investigations, value engineering, schedule reviews, and budgeting.
• Coordinate with VA staff, architects, engineers, contractors, and commissioning agents to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
• Conduct site inspections to identify constructability, quality, and code deficiencies, verify VA criteria and codes, and track corrective actions.
• Evaluate proposed changes, schedule and cost impacts, contractor claims, and engineering solutions for plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Support commissioning, testing, startup, performance verification, owner training, and closeout for successful system turnover.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and as-built information per VA requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Construction management

Code compliance

Site inspections

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SteerBridge, Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Construction Manager – Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing) to lead plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems oversight on VA medical facility projects.

This on-site role partners with VA staff, architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver planned renovations and modernization while minimizing disruption to patient care. You will review plans and submittals, support scheduling and budgeting, manage site inspections, and ensure compliance with VA