What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Administrator (CM-CA) position at ISI Professional Services?
About ISI Professional Services
ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.
At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.
Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.
Position Summary
ISI seeks two (2) full-time Construction Administrators (CM-CA) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center as part of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade Program. This is a mission-critical, onsite construction management role providing daily field support, quality assurance, documentation management, scheduling support, and coordination across a highly active portfolio of EHRM projects. The CM-CA will serve as an extension of the VA Project Manager, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and project management teams—performing daily inspections, reviewing construction activities for compliance, ensuring documentation accuracy, tracking deficiencies, monitoring schedule progress, and supporting construction oversight across multiple buildings and the new Data Center.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily field inspections documenting work quality, progress, safety compliance, deficiencies, and schedule alignment.
- Prepare required daily, weekly, and monthly reports including Project Tracking Report (PTR) updates, inspection reports, and schedule reviews.
- Review and route submittals, RFIs, and change order proposals; provide recommendations to the COR.
- Track deficiencies, omissions, and punch list items in PlanGrid (or equivalent).
- Monitor contractor compliance with VA standards, specifications, codes, and safety regulations.
- Review progress schedules, identify slippages, and recommend corrective actions.
- Attend and document weekly/bi-weekly project meetings; prepare agendas and minutes.
- Assist with A/E reviews, cost estimate inputs, and construction documentation.
- Maintain project documentation systems using VA-approved platforms including SharePoint and Microsoft Project.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED with at least 3 years of relevant construction administration experience.
- Minimum 3 years of field experience performing CM/CA duties.
- Experience reviewing submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and construction schedules.
- Proficiency in construction management software (PlanGrid, Bluebeam, Procore, P6).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (NACI).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
- Prior VA, DOD, or federal healthcare construction experience.
- Knowledge of VA TIL Standards, QASP/QMP requirements, and EHRM infrastructure.
- Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and technical documentation.
Physical / Work Environment
- Full-time onsite at Wilkes-Barre VAMC, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
- Standard 40-hour work week; evening/night work may be required.
- Ability to conduct field inspections and navigate active construction areas.
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