Construction Manager - Electrical Engineer
Quick Summary
Serve as the Government’s owner’s representative for electrical engineering matters throughout all phases of assigned construction projects.
The Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer (CM-EE) provides specialized electrical engineering and construction management support for a diverse portfolio of construction, renovation, infrastructure modernization, utility, and facility improvement projects at Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Serving as the Government's owner’s representative within the assigned discipline, the CM-EE supports project planning, design, procurement, construction, testing/commissioning as applicable, and closeout activities within an active healthcare environment.
The CM-EE applies sound professional judgment to evaluate project documentation, assess constructability and compliance, identify technical and project-delivery risks, and support successful execution. Working collaboratively with VA personnel, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary stakeholders, the CM-EE helps facilitate project delivery while minimizing disruption to patient care, hospital operations, and ongoing medical services.
This is a full-time, onsite position. Location for this position is: Wilmington VA Medical Center, Wilmington, DE
- 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.
Responsibilities
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Serve as the Government’s owner’s representative for electrical engineering matters throughout all phases of assigned construction projects.
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Provide construction management and technical support during project planning, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning/acceptance, and closeout activities within the assigned discipline.
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Review plans, specifications, statements of work, submittals, RFIs, change requests, contractor proposals, schedules, and other project documentation for completeness, constructability, and compliance with contract requirements.
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Evaluate field conditions and electrical systems, including normal and emergency power, distribution, lighting, grounding, controls, communications interfaces, and life-safety systems, identifying deficiencies, risks, conflicts, and potential project impacts.
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Coordinate with VA staff, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and administrative issues, support constructability and site reviews, and evaluate project phasing, schedules, costs, changes, and risks.
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Monitor contractor performance through site observations and document reviews, track deficiencies and corrective actions, and maintain accurate project records, reports, logs, meeting documentation, and correspondence in accordance with VA and contract requirements.
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Ensure work aligns with applicable local, state, federal, and VA requirements while supporting patient safety, infection control, and continuity of healthcare operations within occupied and mission-critical facilities.
- Direct administrative report: Regional Manager.
- Operational direction: Government Contracting Officer’s Representative
- Day-to-day supervision: Task Order Lead, providing onsite and remote oversight as applicable for assigned Task Orders.
Requirements
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Experience supporting federal, Veterans Affairs, healthcare, occupied-facility, or other mission-critical construction programs.
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Familiarity with VA design and construction standards, the Technical Information Library (TIL), applicable federal criteria, and relevant industry codes and standards.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, task orders, priorities, and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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Experience preparing technical reports, field observations, meeting documentation, analyses, and recommendations for construction or engineering projects.
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Must be physically capable of conducting routine inspections, site visits, and field verification activities in active construction environments, including offices, mechanical rooms, utility spaces, and other industrial or construction areas.
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Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders as applicable, and safely navigate uneven terrain, confined work areas, and changing site conditions.
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Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, gloves, and other job-specific safety equipment. Required PPE is provided by the company; employees are responsible for steel-toed footwear, which is eligible for a one-time reimbursement in accordance with company policy. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 9, 2026
- First seen
- September 10, 2026
- Last seen
- October 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 21
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 42%
- Scored at
- October 2, 2026
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