VCI is currently seeking an onsite full-time Assistant Construction Manager at VAMC West Haven Campus, located at 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT.
Required Qualification:
- 3 years of experience on a construction project or possess a degree in a related construction/engineering field
- Experience monitoring construction for quality assurance.
- Experience creating and distributing project updates to facilitate team communication
- Experience communicating with project stakeholders about project requirements and timelines
- Be able to pass a background check that includes validation of at least 3 years living in the US.
- Eligible to work in the US.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Owner’s representative experience for the federal government
- Experience with IT infrastructure upgrades
- Construction experience in medical facilities
Other Skills and Knowledge:
- Create daily reports.
- Track Contractor's submittals for technical compliance with contract requirements.
- Track RFls for team to accept, require changes, or reject.
- Knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Technical Specifications and Drawings.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Strong written communication skills to write updates and communicate with stakeholders.
- Strong verbal communication skills to brief owner during project update briefings.
- Strong organizational skills to track projects, prepare meeting minutes, and meet required deadlines.
- Most work will be completed during normal business with occasional night, holiday, and weekend required.
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
- Must be familiar with and able to use the Microsoft Suite of Services, including Teams, Word, and Outlook.
SharePoint, and basic Excel skills.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, walk long distances on rough and uneven surfaces, stand for long periods, lift construction materials to access inspections, climb ladders and scaffolding, and navigate typical civil construction site obstacles.
WHO WE ARE
With our broad experience and deep knowledge of construction management services and engineering design, VCI brings exceptional skills and expertise to every construction project we manage, from cradle to grave. We have more than fifteen years of proven performance in the delivery of professional construction management and engineering services to multiple clients throughout the United States. These services include providing onsite construction quality managers / inspectors, scheduling, cost estimating, construction document management, constructability reviews, design reviews, commissioning, facilitated partnering, change management, claims consulting, and AE/designer of record services. And we do all of this as a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
OUR BENEFITS
VCI offers excellent benefits, including 100% paid medical premiums for each eligible employee and 20% of medical premiums for qualifying dependents. Additionally, eligible employees can participate in the 401(k) plan after a 3-month waiting period, with immediate contributions. VCI matches $1 for every $1 on the first 4% of your salary deferrals, among many other exceptional benefits.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you lived in the US for at least the last three years?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?
- Do you have any experience working on a construction site in a medical facility?
- Do you have owner’s representative experience?
- What is your required annual salary requirement for this position?
Work Location: In person
