Construction Manager/Electrical Engineer

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Position Description:

We are seeking a full-time Construction Manager to join our dynamic and growing team. The CM functions include participating in design management with the Project Manager (PM) and General Contractor; monitoring various on-going construction activities and schedule for conformance with contract requirements; overseeing civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or architectural aspects of construction; supporting processing of easements, pertinent deeds, local code requirements, and restrictions; and supporting coordination of various phases of construction at a VA Medical Facility. 

Currently, Davenergy is looking for experienced CMs to assist in the oversight of an infrastructure project which will serve to support our veterans' needs at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL.

• Conducts and conducts portions of daily inspections of site work, building construction work; documents discrepancies, code violations, improper materials, or techniques in the application of materials, substandard or poor-quality workmanship; monitors schedules on various aspects of ongoing daily activities to identify and mitigate project slippage and coordinate project phasing.
• The work requires regular and recurring field and construction inspection, investigation, and surveys in which there is a considerable amount of walking, stooping, bending, and climbing. Such activity will potentially result in exposure to adverse weather and construction hazards.
• Reviews contractor's submittals and RFIs; maintains accurate and complete job files including as-built drawings and specifications; identifies progress delays and recommends appropriate corrective measures to the SRE toward mitigating delays and maintaining the progress schedule.
• Conduct or attend weekly project meetings to monitor project status, schedule, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly.
• Review the testing/inspections reports submitted by the Contractor and provide approval/dis-approval recommendations to the Senior Resident Engineer (SRE).
• Keep thorough records of all construction related matters to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in conflict resolution.
• Revise Contractor Proposed utility services and/or traffic interruptions plans and provide report to SRE.
• Maintain an inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and monitor the quantity of materials used in the contract administration and conduct of the project.
• Assists in the documentation and the administration of construction contract changes (drafting proposal requests, preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposals, assisting VA in negotiations, and preparing change order packages for the Contracting Officer and SRE).
• Perform weekly Safety Inspection and Prepare Safety Inspection Reports.
• Preform daily manpower and work activity reports.
• Maintain list(s) of observed defects and omissions. Prepare inspection punch lists and coordinate resolutions of punch list items.
• Available to work after normal duty hours, on nights from 5 PM to 7 AM and/or on weekends as the project requires.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Review contractor's submittals for technical compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensuring installed work is consistent with approved submittals to make recommendations to the SRE for final approval of submittals and installed work.
• Reviewing contractor requests for payment for accuracy and acceptability and then submitting a written recommendation to the SRE for final approval authority on the payment.
• Prepare estimates for changes and review contractor change quotations and cost breakdowns for proposed quantities of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Provide written feedback and recommendations to the Senior Resident Engineer on all information reviewed and work inspected.
• Maintain accurate and complete files relating to the Construction Management (CM) services on the project that the Government may inspect at any time.
• Identify progress delays and recommend appropriate corrective measures to the SRE toward mitigating delays and maintaining the progress schedule.
• Utilize computerized management system applications, processing requests for information, preparing draft contract modification documents for the senior resident engineer's use, etc.; maintaining an inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and monitoring the quantity of materials used in the general administration and conduct of office operations.
• Submit daily reports indicating work completed, work in progress with estimated completion dates, work scheduled and outstanding work.
• Observe work being completed by contractors and sub-contractors for proper installation and application of construction materials and report findings daily to SRE.
• Note and document daily conditions including environmental conditions that may impact construction safety and EPA compliance and report findings to SRE.
• Review contractor's cost breakdown and all submittals on contractor's proposed equipment and materials; review contractor's submissions on cost breakdown and cost loading and make recommendations for approval or disapproval.
• Review samples of equipment and materials to be utilized for construction and provide analysis to SRE.
• Maintain marked-up sets of project plans and specifications for future as-built drawings.
• Compile deficiency logs and follow up on correction.
• Coordinate inspections with utility companies as required.
• Coordinate special testing and commissioning work as required.
• Take digital photos of construction progress throughout the duration of the project.
• Assist SRE/RE with final inspection activity.
• Assist with contract close-out activities.

Electrical Engineer Minimum Qualification: 

• Must have at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution of higher learning with at least five years of experience in the Construction Industry (in Hospital and/or Federal government Major Construction or Renovations). 
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, commercial practices, and construction standards. 
• Knowledge of all aspects of commercial mechanical construction including but not limited to underground mechanical installation, medical gas systems, domestic water systems, sanitary systems chilled water systems, and steam systems. 
• Knowledge of low Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, testing and balancing, operations, sheet metal duct systems and control systems including direct digital controls. 
• Knowledge of power or conveying systems including electric dumbwaiters and materials lifts, electric traction elevators, hydraulic elevators, pneumatic tube systems, and uniform dispensing equipment. 
• Ability to determine compliance of workmanship, materials, equipment and installed work with contract requirements and industry standards. 
• Working knowledge and understanding of building, safety, and environmental codes. 
• Familiarity with 3 phase inspections, CPM schedules and safety programs such as OSHA and EM-385-1; OSHA 10 required, OSHA 30 preferred.
• Ability to exercise good interpersonal skills. 

Educational Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher learning with at least five years of experience in the Construction Industry (in Hospital and/or Federal government Major Construction or Renovations). 

 Benefits

• 401(k)
• Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Optional Benefits 

• Accident Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• Medical Bridge
• Critical Illness