Construction Senior Architect / Engineer (CM-SA/E)

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 is seeking an experienced Senior Architect/Engineer (CM-SA/E) to provide comprehensive construction management services supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program at the Chicago, IL Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. This position provides full-time, on-site support to VA’s Resident Engineer, COR, and Project Management staff.

The CM-SA/E will serve as an owner’s representative, monitoring project execution, quality, schedule, and cost for multi-phase EHRM infrastructure upgrades including construction of 5 new telecommunication rooms connected to the existing medical center buildings, retrofitting areas of existing buildings to create new Telecom Rooms, installing all new roofing, telecom cabling, HVAC, and Electrical Power systems to support the new Telecom Rooms. The role requires strong technical construction knowledge, experience with federal construction processes, and the ability to represent the Government’s interests in a professional, proactive manner.

 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.
• 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 assist in proposal reviews. Participate in risk analysis walk-throughs and value engineering efforts.
• 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.
• Provide technical oversight and evaluation concerning all technical disciplines pertaining to all project work. 
• Survey existing job conditions and confer with requesting medical center personnel to determine project scope validation, 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.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited school of higher education. 
• Ten (10) years of experience in design and construction, with a preferred focus on medical facilities.
• Experience with VA medical Center projects and VA Design Manuals, Specification and TIL.
• 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.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other non-U.S. citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, must have at least three (3) years of U.S. residency, and must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a VA PIV credential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Architecture or Engineering license.

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.

• Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up to 1.5 miles per day between buildings.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
• Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
• Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl

 Work Setting/Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Monday through Friday, Normal business hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Full-time onsite at Chicago, IL Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
• Occasional off-hours work may be required during shutdowns, tie-ins, or testing

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Salary : $130,000 - $140,000