Sr. Architect/Engineer West Haven, CT: Hospital Recovery

SIRIS LLC; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

SIRIS, LLC seeks a motivated Construction Manager with an Architecture degree to lead design and construction activities on a VA Hospital project in West Haven, CT. The role focuses on acting as Owner's Representative and coordinating with VA staff to deliver on budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction administration experience in regulated environments and may hold CCM or PMP certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction administration, construction management, or a closely related field.
• Experience supporting regulated environments (federal, healthcare, or institutional) is highly desirable.
• CCM, PMP certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor project financial data, budget performance, and cost trends.
• Review construction schedules and support progress and performance evaluations.
• Participate in progress meetings and support issue identification and resolution.
• Review testing, inspection, and quality assurance documentation for compliance.
• Support claims administration, change management, and contract modifications.
• Review contractor work documentation and reported progress for conformance with construction documents and approved schedules.
• Prepare analytical reports, correspondence, and program status documentation.
• Maintain tracking tools and reporting systems supporting program oversight.
• Advise program leadership on construction administration best practices and compliance considerations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Construction Manager with an Architecture degree to join our team at a VA Hospital in West Haven, CT. The role involves acting as Design and Construction Managers, reporting to a Program Manager, and collaborating with VA client staff to provide data, generate reports, and represent the client on major healthcare construction projects.

Who Will Succeed in This Role

This role is best suited for professionals who:

• Have supported complex construction projects within healthcare, government, or institutional environments
• Are comfortable analyzing financial, schedule, and compliance data to support program-level decisions
• Can operate independently while collaborating effectively with program leadership, clients, and contractors
• Leadership: Must possess the skillset and competence to work with and manage personnel of diverse skillsets.

Key Responsibilities

The Construction Manager will be a part of a team of professionals and act as the Owner's Representative role on these programs from design through construction and closeout. The Construction Manager will be required to learn and integrate our company’s best practices related to project delivery, budget, schedule, quality and operations in the healthcare environment. The Construction Manager will act as an advisor/liaison with the client (user groups, design team, contractors, and facility engineering representatives). The Construction Management services will be used to support traditional Design-Bid-Build and Design/Build contracts. A summary of the major tasks is below.

• Analyze and monitor project financial data, budget performance, and cost trends
• Review construction schedules and support progress and performance evaluations
• Participate in progress meetings and support issue identification and resolution
• Review testing, inspection, and quality assurance documentation for compliance
• Support claims administration, change management, and contract modifications
• Review contractor work documentation and reported progress for conformance with construction documents and approved schedules
• Prepare analytical reports, correspondence, and program status documentation
• Maintain tracking tools and reporting systems supporting program oversight
• Advise program leadership on construction administration best practices and compliance considerations

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree of Architecture from an accredited institution is required.

Licensed (RA or AIA Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction administration, construction management, or a closely related field
• 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
• Requirements of local state and federal jurisdiction in relation to the Project.
• Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and drawings to readily understand and assess requirements.
• Working knowledge of engineering services, building codes budgeting and scheduling to lead the project’s success.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership: Must possess the ability to collaborate and integrate with other professionals
• Building construction experience
• Experience with Healthcare and Federal projects.
• CCM, PMP certifications

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.