Construction Manager (Mechanical Engineer)

Job Title: Construction Manager/Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME)

Location: West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073-1003

Name of Project: VA West LA Medical Center Boiler Plant Project

Client: VA

Due Date: 8/22/2025

Pay Range: $100K - $140K

Anticipated Start Date: Sept/October 2025

Project Duration: 720 calendar days

Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, etc.):

• SOW: Provide Construction Management Services to assist the on-site Resident Engineer for the VA West LA Medical Center Boiler Plant Project located at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073-1003
• Site Background, etc.: The scope of work for this project is to upgrade the Boiler Plant by replacement with an approximate duration of 720 days. The project is a design-bid-build project and will replace the existing steam plant currently located on the North Campus of West Los Angeles VA Medical Center (WLA VAMC). The new 11,957 SF Boiler Plant will be located on the South Campus of WLA VAMC and will be designed to serve both the North and South campuses. Once the Boiler Plant is commissioned and fully operational, the existing boiler plant will be decommissioned under a separate contract

Daily Responsibilities:

The government requires a Construction Manager - Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) that will be on-site for the duration of the Project. This individual will be part of a CM team that will assist the VA CO/COR in reviewing design submissions and monitoring the Construction Contractor's (Contractor) work for compliance with the project contract requirements. 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 the 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)

• Conduct and carry out portions of daily inspections of site work, building construction work; document discrepancies, code violations, improper materials or techniques in the application of materials, substandard or poor-quality workmanship; monitor schedules on various aspects of ongoing daily activities to identify and recommend mitigation of project slippage and coordinate project phasing.
• Review Contractor's submittals for technical compliance with contract requirements, and RFls and make recommendations as to acceptance, required changes, or rejection.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized project records including but not limited to submittals, RFls, pay applications, inspection and testing records, correspondence, changes, warranties, certified payrolls, project photographs, samples, and safety observations. Inspect and verify that the contractor's as-builts are complete and accurate.
• Conduct and/or attend weekly project meetings to monitor project status, schedule, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly.
• Assist in the documentation of the administration of construction contract changes (draft proposal request, prepare cost estimates, review cost proposal, assist VA in negotiations, prepare change order packages for the Contracting Officer (CO/SRE).
• Perform weekly Safety Inspection and Prepare Safety Inspection Reports as part of daily log. Monitor contractor’s safety management and verify contractor compliance with their own project specific safety plan, Cal-OSHA, VA requirements. CM will have own project specific safety plan that is compliant.
• Ensure installed work is consistent with approved submittals; Make recommendations to the SRE for final approval of submittals and installed work.
• Maintain accurate and complete files relating to the CM services on the project for the Government to inspect at any time via Kahua (Mandatory) and other software that the general contractor utilizes such as FieldWire, PlanGrid, etc.
• Compile deficiency logs and follow up on correction. Research requirements as needed. Immediately report conflicts and controversial issues to the government.
• Coordinate work of multiple VA Contractors and/or third parties associated with the project such as third-party testing firms or commissioning agents.
• Coordinate movements/relocation of Contractor and/or Government personnel and their work spaces to accommodate project phasing such as movements to and from temporary facilities and final moves into facilities accepted for beneficial occupancy.
• Take date-time stamped digital photos of construction progress throughout the duration of the project.
• Assist with contract close-out activities including review, collection, and transmission of O&Ms, Warranties, As-builts, Spares, Special Tools, and Extra Materials. Develop closeout checklists and schedules.

Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certifications, Clearances, etc.):

• Each CM-Mechanical Engineer shall possess a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Provide a certificate demonstrating completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training Class.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting major construction as a construction manager/inspector, program controls, and/or construction administration capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a CMa managing VA projects
• Experience as a CMa managing Medical projects