About ISI Professional Services
ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.
At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.
Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.
Position Summary
ISI is seeking a full-time onsite Construction Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Lyons VA Medical Center for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades.
The Construction Manager will provide construction-phase oversight and construction management support for EHRM-related infrastructure projects. Personnel shall provide full-time onsite coverage aligned with contractor operations, including potential after-hours work, and VA facility requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide construction-phase oversight support
- Conduct daily onsite construction inspections and document progress
- Track and monitor submittals, RFIs, and contractor deliverables
- Review submittals and provide written recommendations
- Review RFIs and provide technical input prior to COR deadlines
- Monitor construction schedule, progress, and identify delays
- Review and validate contractor pay applications and percent complete
- Document deficiencies and track corrective actions to resolution
- Monitor long-lead procurement items and project milestones
- Support construction administration and project documentation
- Maintain daily logs, weekly reports, and monthly status reports
- Participate in project meetings (bi-weekly and ad hoc)
- Support safety compliance and site inspections
- Assist with commissioning and project closeout activities
- Maintain accurate records in VA systems
Required Qualifications:
- Four (4) year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Business, or related field and minimum three (3) years of field construction experience performing Construction Management, Construction Administration, or Quality Assurance functions OR Minimum six (6) years of field construction experience performing Construction Management, Construction Administration, or Quality Assurance functions in lieu of degree
- Minimum three (3) years of field experience performing construction management or construction oversight services
- Experience monitoring construction for Quality Assurance and compliance
- Experience reviewing construction submittals and RFIs
- Experience reviewing contractor pay applications and validating percent complete
- Experience tracking baseline schedules and identifying delays
- Experience documenting deficiencies and enforcing corrective actions
- Ability to provide three (3) relevant project examples of similar scope and complexity
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable National Agency Check (NACI)
- Completion of OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Lyons, NJ
Preferred Qualifications:
- Federal construction experience (VA strongly preferred)
- Healthcare construction experience
- Experience supporting phased construction in occupied facilities
- Experience supporting EHRM or IT/telecommunications infrastructure upgrades
- Familiarity with VA construction standards, processes, and systems
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment, active hospital, and active construction sites. An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Full-time onsite at Lyons VA Medical Center.
- Approximately 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, aligned with VA operating hours. Must be available to support after-hours or night work as required.
- Occasional off-hours work may be required during shutdowns, tie-ins, or testing
- Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
- Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to walk up to 1.5 miles per day between buildings.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods
- Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
- Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
- Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl
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