Construction Manager

SteerBridge
Kerrville, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing VA healthcare infrastructure projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with VA healthcare infrastructure project management experience and a background in federal compliance.
    — “VA healthcare facility projects, specifically supporting the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades”
  • Professionals familiar with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build contracts and able to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
    — “under Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build contracts, with attention to patient safety, infection control, and continuity of healthcare operations.”
  • Individuals skilled in minimizing operational disruptions while maintaining strict regulatory standards.
    — “while minimizing disruption to patient care, hospital operations, and ongoing medical services.”

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is mandatory, with no company vehicle provided for travel.
    — “Employees must use their own transportation when travel is required.”
  • This role involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including the COR and General Contractor.
    — “coordinate all contract services at the facility and oversee all Contractor employees assigned to the facility’s EHRM projects.”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience with managing submittals, RFIs, and change orders in federal settings.
    — “Manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders, track project fund allowances, obligations, payments, and balances”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and maintain project schedules.
    — “coordinate all contract services at the facility and oversee all Contractor employees”
  • Showcase field inspection and safety compliance expertise, particularly in construction testing.
    — “monitor contractor safety and independent testing (soils, concrete, steel, fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, elevators)”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with commissioning, closeout, and O&M manuals in healthcare construction.
    — “Coordinate commissioning and closeout, including testing, O&M manuals, training, punch lists”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Provide onsite construction management oversight
  • Coordinate all contract services
  • Review planning, phasing, and constructability
Typical background
Construction ManagerProject Manager

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction ManagementProject ManagementHealthcare Facility ManagementSafety Compliance

Preferred

Value EngineeringCommissioning Oversight

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementProject ManagementHealthcare Facility ProjectsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingHealthcareConstruction

About the role

Original posting from SteerBridge via Lever

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

The Construction Manager (CM) provides onsite construction management oversight for VA healthcare facility projects, specifically supporting the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades (Project 671A4-26-708) at the Kerrville VA Medical Center and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Working under the Contractor’s Task Order Site Lead and in coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the CM monitors the General Contractor’s work for compliance with project specifications, VA standards, codes, and Medical Center requirements through schedule and milestone monitoring, submittal and RFI management, constructability and phasing reviews, value engineering, field inspections, testing and commissioning oversight, change order and cost support, safety compliance monitoring, claims assistance, and project closeout. The CM applies sound professional judgment to evaluate technical documentation, identify deficiencies, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and VA design standards, The Joint Commission (TJC), and OSHA requirements, while minimizing disruption to patient care, hospital operations, and ongoing medical services.

Mode:

This is a full-time, onsite position. Location for this position is: Kerrville VA Medical Center, 3600 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028

Employees are expected to report to the designated work location during scheduled work hours.

Any required travel is the employee's responsibility and is not compensated unless otherwise required by applicable law.

The company does not provide a company vehicle. Employees must use their own transportation when travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

The Construction Manager is expected to:

Provide onsite construction management oversight of EHRM infrastructure upgrade projects at the Kerrville VAMC main hospital and associated CBOCs, through pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and closeout under Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build contracts, with attention to patient safety, infection control, and continuity of healthcare operations.

When designated as the lead Construction Manager, coordinate all contract services at the facility and oversee all Contractor employees assigned to the facility’s EHRM projects.

Review planning, phasing, and constructability, and perform value engineering reviews to identify conflicts, operational impacts, and cost savings while maintaining VA standards.

Plan and facilitate pre-construction and progress meetings with the COR, General Contractor, A/E, and EHRM stakeholders, submit meeting records to the Contracting Officer and COR within two business days, and coordinate contractor badging, site access, and security documentation.

Monitor the General Contractor’s schedule, including critical path, milestones, and phasing, maintain daily diaries, and report slippages to the COR and Contracting Officer with recommended adjustments.

Manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders, track project fund allowances, obligations, payments, and balances, and support claims with cost estimates, Time Impact Analyses, and negotiations.

Perform field inspections, monitor contractor safety and independent testing (soils, concrete, steel, fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, elevators), and document nonconforming work and corrective actions.

Coordinate commissioning and closeout, including testing, O&M manuals, training, punch lists, marked-up as-built sets, warranties, owner-supplied equipment and relocations, and final acceptance.

Reporting Relationships

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays

Compensation:

The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.  

SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

Source: SteerBridge careers (Lever)

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