Construction Manager - Mechanical Engineer at APSI Construction Management

Columbia, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Budgetary Cost Accounting, Project Scheduling, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Commissioning, Code Compliance, Submittal Review, Cost Estimation, Testing and Inspection, Contract Administration, Technical Consulting

Industry

Construction

Description

Job Title: CM-Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) Location: Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital (VA) located at 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 Project Name: VISN 15 Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Infrastructure Upgrades - Columbia, MO Client: Veterans Affairs Pay Range: $100K - $130K per year plus benefits Anticipated Start Date: July/August 2026 Project Duration: 3 years Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, etc.): Support the construction program upgrades for the Harry S. Truman VAMC, 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201. The intent of this contract is to expand VHA’s capabilities for contract management oversight of projects and project support services. The required support is needed to meet Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) infrastructure upgrades across VISN 15. All proposed personnel to perform services under this requirement must be United States citizens and obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NACI). Daily Responsibilities: The government requires a Construction Manager / Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) to provide construction management support, from pre-design through construction, primarily for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects, expanding VA’s internal contract management oversight capabilities. This individual will provide professional and technical consultative assistance related to operations, renovation, and new construction programs. This includes assisting the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative in the areas of project management, project engineering, planning, scheduling, design reviews, code compliance, testing, record keeping, quality control, quality assurance, cost control, and general oversight of design and construction projects. The Construction Manager / Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) shall be required to perform services including, but not limited to, the following (in no particular order) i. Coordination of submittal reviews and management of submittal process – Ensure General Contractor is meeting specification requirements for submittals. Ensure a submittal review and management process is established by General Contractor. Monitor and support timely reviews by all stakeholders. Expeditiously analyze any shop and working drawings and advise A/Es on availability of labor and materials ii. Monitoring Project Financial Data and Budgetary Cost Accounting - Services may include monitoring and review budgetary cost accounting; administration of construction contract change orders; maintaining spread sheets indicating project funds allowances, obligations, payments, balances, planned expenditures, etc., assist in the documentation of the administration of construction contract change orders (preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposal, preparing change order packages for the Contracting Officer). iii. Construction Phase Scheduling - Services may include preparing and maintaining daily dairies for project activities noting events affecting construction. Maintain a current project schedule, coordinate with general contractor and compare project progress against Contractor (CM) schedule and general contractor’s schedule. Contractor (CM) shall address all schedule slippages to the Resident Engineer and make recommendations for adjustments in the project. iv. Progress Meetings– Conduct or attend weekly or bi-weekly- project meetings to review and monitor projects and project schedules review of construction contractor payment requirements (including preparation of necessary forms for payment processing by VA). v. Assisting in Issue Resolution - Contractor shall keep thorough records of occurrences, contracts, and others construction related matters of the project in order to assist the VA in conflict resolution. Perform scheduling, conduct and document regular progress meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly. vi. Testing and Inspection Services -The Contractor may be tasked to monitor the services of an independent testing agency/laboratory to perform project specific quality control testing and inspection services. The services may include, but are not limited to, testing/inspection of soils, concrete, precast concrete connections, steel, steel decking, applied fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, and elevator installations. vii. Commissioning – These services may include, but are not limited to, providing professional and technical expertise for start-up, calibration, and/or certification of a facility or operating systems within the facility. Commissioning services may require start-up planning, forecasting start-up duration, estimating start-up costs, determining start-up objectives, organizing start-up teams and team assignments, testing building system components, conducting performances tests, obtaining O&M material, plus conducting, scheduling and/or supervising O&M training. viii. Performing Additional Construction Related Services- Services may include but not limited to; Maintaining marked up sets of project plans and specifications for future as-built drawings; performing routine inspections of construction as work proceeds, taking action to identify work that does not conform to the contract requirement, and notifying the VA and general contractor when work requires correction; compiling, thorough site inspections, lists of defects and omissions related to the work performed and providing these lists to the contractor for correction; monitoring project financial data and budgetary cost accounting; assisting in relocation efforts; administration of construction contract change orders (preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposal); Submittal Review; Request for Information Review and Responses; Daily Logs of Activity; coordination of Owner supplied equipment; Operational and Maintenance data; Closeout Submittals and other services as may be required by the VA. Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certifications, Clearances, etc.): * The Construction Manager / Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) shall have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, from an accredited school of higher education. * The CM-ME shall have a minimum of 6 years of experience in both design and construction with a focus on medical facilities preferred. * The CM-ME shall represent the VA in a professional manner and provide sound management advice regarding work performed on assigned projects. For each project, the goal shall be to achieve the best value in the work being performed by controlling schedule and budget. * The CM-ME shall posses the knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements. * The CM-ME shall also be proactive in helping to resolve problems and minimize claims taking all reasonable measures to anticipate problems and delays and to minimize or eliminate their adverse impact on project completion and to make certain that work is performed in conformity with applicable requirements (codes, regulations, standards, construction contract plans and specifications) * The CM-ME must possess Communication, Language, and Software Skills with the ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy Preferred Qualifications: * Experience as a CMa managing VA projects * Experience as a CMa managing Medical projects

Responsibilities

Provide professional construction management and technical consultative assistance for mechanical engineering projects from pre-design through construction. Responsibilities include managing submittals, monitoring project finances, overseeing schedules, and ensuring quality control and code compliance.