Construction Senior Architect Engineer

Position Summary:

ISI is looking for an experienced construction manager – Senior Architect/engineer (CM-SA/E) with a background in architecture or engineering and expertise in the construction industry to provide owner's representative construction management services to a federal client in the healthcare industry. The CM-SA/E will support a Federal client looking to plan, study, and design future work and manage ongoing construction projects of various sizes and complexity. Duties include providing analytical and planning, design, and construction management support services to assist the client. The position will support more senior government project managers and fellow contractor project managers, who will work as part of a more extensive design/construction program. The ability to lead and work as a team and independently is critical. ISI seeks an individual who communicates clearly, takes initiative, and embraces project ownership. This position will provide mentorship to junior teammates.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to this Project.
• Possess knowledge of Construction Contract Documents, including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings, to readily understand and assess the requirements.
• Working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling to lead to the project’s success.
• Supervise and manage personnel of diverse skill sets.
• Support Government acquisition efforts for A/E services and Construction projects by coordinating efforts across Government working groups.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise, especially with managing and overseeing studies and designs for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities.
• Proactively assist the Government in conducting site evaluations, field surveys, and site visits to determine constructability and code compliance. Develop draft scopes of work, validate requirements, and participate in pre-bid conferences. Participate in risk analysis walk-throughs and value engineering efforts.
• Proactively support the Government’s development of technical requirements, scopes of work, cost estimate analysis, and schedules for A/E services, including studies, reports, and drawings review. Provide reviews, analysis, professional opinions, ideas, alternative solutions, and recommendations.
• Conduct technical design reviews from the initial concept to 100% design drawings. Track and maintain the submittal review process.
• Independently schedule, lead, and participate in weekly and monthly project progress meetings to evaluate schedule progress, identify departures from the accepted baseline schedule, and evaluate the risk to long-term project and program health. Assess schedule risk and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Work independently to track down requirements and data from other engineers, project managers, or clients professionally with complete and on-time submissions.
• Maintain construction administration data in Excel, web-based software, and files to be aggregated and used as metrics and briefing tools for senior leadership.
• Regularly prepare and present project status briefings, develop and maintain performance matrixes, and prepare well-written technical reports. Prepare written and oral reports for Government leadership and program managers. Regularly brief senior leadership.
• Analyze, develop, and design complete plans and specifications for new work and improvements.
• Provide technical oversight and evaluation concerning all technical disciplines pertaining to all project work.
• Responsible and accountable for determining the action necessary in the development and completion of design projects, coordination of a project staff, which may include architects, engineers, engineering technicians, drafting technicians, and administrative assistants, and review of the final contract documents.
• Survey existing job conditions and confer with requesting medical center personnel to determine the exact scope of the project, phasing, impact on other medical center services, and other specific design requirements.
• Determines how project(s) will impact the medical center based on results of a risk assessment that could severely impact patient care.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited school of higher education.
• Active professional engineering or architectural license in any state.
• Six (6) years of experience in design and construction, with a preferred focus on medical facilities.
• Experience serving as a supervisor, manager, or team leader.
• Shall be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to assigned projects.
• Shall possess the knowledge of Construction Contract Documents, including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings, to readily understand and assess the requirements.
• Must have the skillset and a working knowledge of architecture or engineering services, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling to lead to the project’s success.
• Must possess the skillset and competency to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skill sets.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred:

• Medical facilities experience.

Physical Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. 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.

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Occasionally required to move 5 – 15 pounds.
• Must remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods.
• Must walk and stand for extended periods.

Work Setting/Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Monday through Friday, Normal business hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Onsite