Construction Manager - Electrical Engineer
APSI Construction Management, Dallas, TX, United States
Job Title
CM-Electrical Engineer (CM-EE)
Location
North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS) - Dallas, Bonham, Garland TX VAMCs | 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
Name of Project
CM Support Services, North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS) - Dallas, Bonham, Garland VAMCs
Pay Range
$100-125k/year
Anticipated Start Date
April 2026
Project Duration
1 year + pending Option years
Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, Etc.)
SOW: Support the construction program upgrades for the North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS), including Dallas VAMC; Bonham VAMC; Garland VAMC; Community Based Outpatient Care (CBOC) facilities.
Daily Responsibilities
The government requires a CM - Electrical Engineer (CM-EE) 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.
Services (in no particular order)
Scheduling and Development of project schedule to effectively plan for and report on the status of the project.
Planning, including: Coordination with initial planning efforts; site studies; market analysis; site investigations; site surveys; preparation of budgets and cost estimates; preparation of preliminary schedules; cost modeling and analysis; and cost control management.
Value Engineering Services – Conducting/participating in value engineering workshops and analysis of value engineering proposals.
Market Analysis – Conducting market analysis based on the size and scope of the project and providing findings of market conditions.
Constructability and Phasing Review – Preparing a study working with the facility staff and project management to analyze the constructability of the proposed project in terms of impacts to facility operations.
Pre-Design/Design Phase
Scheduling – Development of project schedule to effectively plan for and report on the status of the project.
Planning – Services may include coordination with initial planning efforts, site studies, market analysis, site investigations, site surveys, preparation of budgets and cost estimates, preparation of preliminary schedules, cost modeling and analysis, and cost control management.
Value Engineering Services – Conducting/participating in value engineering workshops and analysis of value engineering proposals.
Market Analysis – Conducting market analysis based on the size and scope of the project and providing findings of market conditions.
Constructability and Phasing Review – Contractor will prepare a study working with the facility staff and project management to analyze the constructability of the proposed project in terms of impacts to facility operations.
Construction Period Phase
Monitoring Project Financial Data and Budgetary Cost Accounting – Monitoring and review budgetary cost accounting; administration of construction contract change orders; maintaining spreadsheets indicating project funds allowances, obligations, payments, balances, planned expenditures, etc.; and assisting in the documentation of the administration of construction contract change orders (preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposals, preparing change order packages for the Contracting Officer).
Construction Phase Scheduling – Preparing and maintaining daily diaries for project activities noting events affecting construction; maintaining a current project schedule; coordinating with the general contractor and comparing project progress against Contractor (CM) schedule and general contractor’s schedule; and addressing all schedule slippages to the Resident Engineer and making recommendations for adjustments in the project.
Progress Meetings – Conducting or attending weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to review and monitor projects and project schedules and the review of construction contractor payment requirements (including preparation of necessary forms for payment processing by VA).
Assisting in Issue Resolution – Keeping thorough records of occurrences, contracts, and other construction related matters of the project in order to assist the VA in conflict resolution; performing scheduling, conducting, and documenting regular progress meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly.
Testing and Inspection Services – Monitoring the services of an independent testing agency/laboratory to perform project specific quality control testing and inspection services, including testing/inspection of soils, concrete, precast concrete connections, steel, steel decking, applied fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, and elevator installations.
Commissioning – Providing professional and technical expertise for start‑up, calibration, and/or certification of a facility or operating systems within the facility; providing any level of commissioning need from total support to specialty services; and engaging in 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 performance tests, obtaining O&M material, and conducting, scheduling and/or supervising O&M training.
Performing Additional Construction Related Services – Maintaining marked up sets of project plans and specifications for as‑built drawings; performing routine inspections of construction as work proceeds; taking action to identify work that does not conform to the contract requirements 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; 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
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited school of higher education; minimum of 6 years of experience in both design and construction with a focus on Healthcare Electrical systems.
Ability to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each site.
Knowledge of Construction Contract Documents, including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings.
Skillset and working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting and scheduling.
Competency to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets.
Effective communication, language, and software skills; ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products applying knowledge of computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a CMa managing VA projects.
Experience as a CMa managing medical projects.
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CM-Electrical Engineer (CM-EE)
Location
North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS) - Dallas, Bonham, Garland TX VAMCs | 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
Name of Project
CM Support Services, North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS) - Dallas, Bonham, Garland VAMCs
Pay Range
$100-125k/year
Anticipated Start Date
April 2026
Project Duration
1 year + pending Option years
Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, Etc.)
SOW: Support the construction program upgrades for the North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS), including Dallas VAMC; Bonham VAMC; Garland VAMC; Community Based Outpatient Care (CBOC) facilities.
Daily Responsibilities
The government requires a CM - Electrical Engineer (CM-EE) 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.
Services (in no particular order)
Scheduling and Development of project schedule to effectively plan for and report on the status of the project.
Planning, including: Coordination with initial planning efforts; site studies; market analysis; site investigations; site surveys; preparation of budgets and cost estimates; preparation of preliminary schedules; cost modeling and analysis; and cost control management.
Value Engineering Services – Conducting/participating in value engineering workshops and analysis of value engineering proposals.
Market Analysis – Conducting market analysis based on the size and scope of the project and providing findings of market conditions.
Constructability and Phasing Review – Preparing a study working with the facility staff and project management to analyze the constructability of the proposed project in terms of impacts to facility operations.
Pre-Design/Design Phase
Scheduling – Development of project schedule to effectively plan for and report on the status of the project.
Planning – Services may include coordination with initial planning efforts, site studies, market analysis, site investigations, site surveys, preparation of budgets and cost estimates, preparation of preliminary schedules, cost modeling and analysis, and cost control management.
Value Engineering Services – Conducting/participating in value engineering workshops and analysis of value engineering proposals.
Market Analysis – Conducting market analysis based on the size and scope of the project and providing findings of market conditions.
Constructability and Phasing Review – Contractor will prepare a study working with the facility staff and project management to analyze the constructability of the proposed project in terms of impacts to facility operations.
Construction Period Phase
Monitoring Project Financial Data and Budgetary Cost Accounting – Monitoring and review budgetary cost accounting; administration of construction contract change orders; maintaining spreadsheets indicating project funds allowances, obligations, payments, balances, planned expenditures, etc.; and assisting in the documentation of the administration of construction contract change orders (preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposals, preparing change order packages for the Contracting Officer).
Construction Phase Scheduling – Preparing and maintaining daily diaries for project activities noting events affecting construction; maintaining a current project schedule; coordinating with the general contractor and comparing project progress against Contractor (CM) schedule and general contractor’s schedule; and addressing all schedule slippages to the Resident Engineer and making recommendations for adjustments in the project.
Progress Meetings – Conducting or attending weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to review and monitor projects and project schedules and the review of construction contractor payment requirements (including preparation of necessary forms for payment processing by VA).
Assisting in Issue Resolution – Keeping thorough records of occurrences, contracts, and other construction related matters of the project in order to assist the VA in conflict resolution; performing scheduling, conducting, and documenting regular progress meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly.
Testing and Inspection Services – Monitoring the services of an independent testing agency/laboratory to perform project specific quality control testing and inspection services, including testing/inspection of soils, concrete, precast concrete connections, steel, steel decking, applied fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, and elevator installations.
Commissioning – Providing professional and technical expertise for start‑up, calibration, and/or certification of a facility or operating systems within the facility; providing any level of commissioning need from total support to specialty services; and engaging in 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 performance tests, obtaining O&M material, and conducting, scheduling and/or supervising O&M training.
Performing Additional Construction Related Services – Maintaining marked up sets of project plans and specifications for as‑built drawings; performing routine inspections of construction as work proceeds; taking action to identify work that does not conform to the contract requirements 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; 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
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited school of higher education; minimum of 6 years of experience in both design and construction with a focus on Healthcare Electrical systems.
Ability to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each site.
Knowledge of Construction Contract Documents, including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings.
Skillset and working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting and scheduling.
Competency to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets.
Effective communication, language, and software skills; ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products applying knowledge of computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a CMa managing VA projects.
Experience as a CMa managing medical projects.
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