Healthcare Project Engineer: Design & Construction Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives up to 10%

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System is seeking a Project Engineer to lead planning, design, construction, and construction administration for Minor Construction, NRM, Station Level Projects, and Leases at a VA medical center and associated CBOCs.

The role requires coordination with internal and external stakeholders, acting as COR on professional design/construction projects, and guiding IPTs to ensure facility operations and patient care are supported

Responsibilities

• Maintains construction specifications and drawings and keeps regulatory references.
• Acts as healthcare engineering advisor, designer, contract administrator, and project manager.
• Serves as COR on professional design/construction projects and trains staff.
• Leads Integrated Project Team (IPT) with diverse stakeholders.
• Plans and designs capital assets spanning buildings, utilities, and medical support systems.
• Administers construction in line with VA policies and ensures continuity of services.
• Supports environment of care program meeting Joint Commission and VA requirements.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600; not virtual.
• Relocation/Recruitment incentives up to 10% with 2-year service agreement.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System is seeking a Project Engineer to lead planning, design, construction, and construction administration for Minor Construction, NRM, Station Level Projects, and Leases at a VA medical center and associated CBOCs.

The role requires coordination with internal and external stakeholders, acting as COR on professional design/construction projects, and guiding IPTs to ensure facility operations and patient care are supported