Construction Management – Construction Administrator – VA Medical Center (5189)

NextPath Career Partners is currently seeking an Construction Administrator to join our client’s team in Salem, VA. This is an onsite, direct hire position.

SALARY: $65-$80K (depending on experience)

Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.

Requirements

• Experienced managing all phases of construction (pre-design through close-out). Familiar with general contractor and subcontractor operations, and skilled in reviewing schedules, progress, and compliance with plans and specifications
• Strong background performing site inspections, reviewing workmanship, and ensuring adherence to contract documents, safety standards, and project quality requirements.
• Understanding of federal construction protocols, documentation, and reporting standards (VA, DoD, or GSA project experience preferred). Comfortable navigating compliance, security clearances, and PIV requirements
• Excellent liaison between contractors, engineers, and government stakeholders. Clear written and verbal communication skills for producing reports, resolving issues, and maintaining project momentum.
• Skilled at interpreting drawings, specifications, schedules, and submittals. Proficient with construction management and documentation software such as Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer construction, design/build, engineering, and facilities management activities for assigned federal projects.
• Support all project phases — including pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and close-out — ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and monitor contractors’ performance for adherence to specifications, safety, and schedule.
• Review design documents, drawings, and submittals to identify inconsistencies or deficiencies and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Manage and maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and communication logs in accordance with federal standards
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, and VA stakeholders to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Evaluate project progress, track timelines, and support schedule and cost management activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and determine potential project impacts on medical center operations or patient care.
• Provide administrative and technical oversight for all construction disciplines, ensuring proper documentation of changes, approvals, and quality reviews.
• Support claims evaluation, safety management, and compliance reporting as part of overall construction management services.
  
  

Nextpath Career Partners

NextPath is a candidate centric recruiting firm focused on your career goals to help you find your next path! Our team of professional recruiters have over 80 years of combined experience to help you navigate a job change. Our clients span local and national with roles in sales, creative, marketing, and staffing on a direct, contract-to-perm, and contract (project) basis.

If the position above doesn’t appear to fit, we do have a host of clients with roles that could be a match and not every position will be posted. Feel free to reach out to find a better match by emailing your resume to apply@nextpathcp.com for a recruiter to engage.

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