Introduction:

VCI is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business providing project management, construction management and engineering services to public and private clients world-wide.

https://www.valiint.com

Job Description:

Services performed under this contract will be for the Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VAMC, located in Shreveport, LA. Services shall also support work required for all outlying VA facilities in the Shreveport area. This program involves both new construction projects and renovations of existing buildings. Some of the existing buildings are historic properties. The building types include federal office buildings, federal hospitals, clinics, laboratories, warehouses, and other types of real property. Project sizes range from small remodeling or repair projects to multi-million-dollar new buildings or renovations of major existing buildings. At any given time, the projects are in various stages of development from pre-planning through design, construction procurement, construction, and post-construction. Projects are typically design-bid-build with contracted architecture/engineering and construction firms, design-build, or small in-house designs with contracted construction.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

7 years of experience in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, safety, etc.) and construction management of facilities. Familiarity with scheduling, cost estimating, and overall design integration is necessary. Professional experience should also include ability to review and resolve engineering issues associated with construction and specification documents.

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited University is required.

Other General Qualifications:

• Computer literacy and ability to work with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, with experience preparing correspondence, written reports, maintaining official project records, conducting meetings, and briefing clients and management personnel.
• Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, e.g., proper applications of construction materials and methods of installation in the Engineer's area of expertise.
• Knowledge and experience with construction in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry, including specifically, a background that indicates familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements on construction projects.
• Knowledge of applicable codes related to their disciplines.
• Ability to evaluate proper systems to meet scope requirements.
• Ability to verify the adequacy of building systems related to their respective disciplines.
• Ability to interpret/coordinate Architectural/Engineering plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with modern construction products (i.e., quality, uses, and applications).
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of building code and Joint Commission requirements for healthcare facilities and able to work with permitting agencies.

Ability to obtain VA computer access by successfully passing a security screening, which may include fingerprinting, financial, and criminal background checks. Experience in developing and maintaining complex, long term/multi-year project management activities, including but not limited to:

• Provide consultative services in regard to the management of technical aspects of engineering related to building structures.
• Provide guidance to owner client in terms of technical quality, cost and schedule.
• Scheduling and coordination of project interactions among existing and newly occupied facilities.
• Ability to integrate competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.
• Experience and familiarity with Federal and local government building projects, and with procedural, review, and approval requirements.
• In-depth experience in interpreting construction drawings and specifications on construction projects and resolve any associated engineering issues.
• Ability to accurately calculate construction costs for changes. Experience in making materials take-offs for construction work, pricing the value of needed work, and negotiating equitable contract adjustments.
• Familiarity with related engineering fields, including civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Familiarity with International Building Code, NFPA (including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code), OSHA requirements, and general healthcare design.
• Ability to use and access VA Master Specifications, Design Guides, and Design Manuals.
• Ability to use AutoCAD and Revit for basic tasks.
• Full knowledge of engineering and architectural concepts, principles, and practices for the design, layout, and construction of medical facilities, associated buildings, parking, roadways, and site utilities.
• Experience with ADA compliant construction, remodeling, and renovations.
• Able to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting construction project, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
• Experience with healthcare-specific construction project management, both renovations and new construction.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

The position requires daily on-site work in an occupied office and active construction job sites alongside others. Compliance with COVID protection protocols, which include social distancing and mask wearing requirements are required to be followed.

Ability to commute/relocate: Shreveport, LA (Preferred)