Required Qualification:

• Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 10 years of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 15 years of experience
• Professional Engineer registration/licensure
• Pass a background check required for PIV badging
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering/Design experience in oil and gas

Required Responsibilities include:

• Serves as the lead civil engineer -of-record responsible for oil and gas design packages including the development of civil/structural engineering specifications and civil/structural drawings.
• Prepare technical designs with other members of a multidiscipline team in compliance with established design criteria, industry codes, environmental guidelines, client specifications, and quality assurance program.
• Understand, develop, and review project drawings, calculations, specifications, and other engineering deliverables that are driven by the project or client.
• Engineering, design and certification of foundations for large equipment with associated access platforms, pipe supports, roads, etc. is the primary function of this position.
• Field verification, condition assessment, and inspections will be conducted as needed to further the design.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates.
• Review contractor submittals and RFIs; perform technical evaluations of vendor proposals.
• Reviews plans, specifications and other documents to identify discrepancies, code violations, improper materials or techniques, and substandard or poor-quality workmanship.
• Attends weekly meetings to update the client on project status, schedule, discuss problems, and resolve issues.

Required Skills

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and Bluebeam Software.
• Efficient use of the Microsoft Suite of Services, including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Outlook, and Excel skills.
• Deliver contract requirements in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, walk long distances, stand for long periods, lift construction materials to access inspections, climb ladders and scaffolding, navigate typical civil construction site obstacles, and drive site provided utility vehicles.

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.

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).

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Introduction:

VCI is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business providing project management, construction management and engineering services to public and private clients world-wide. www.valiint.com

Job Description:

Services performed under this contract will be for the Department of Veterans Affairs Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC).  This program involves both new construction projects and renovations of existing buildings.

The primary focus for this position is hands-on experience managing healthcare construction activities from the Owner's perspective in a mission critical facility including in depth knowledge of major utilities and NFPA 101.

Some of the existing buildings are historic properties. The building types include federal office buildings, federal hospitals, clinics, laboratories, warehouses, and other types of real property. Project sizes range from small remodeling or repair projects to multi-million-dollar new buildings or renovations of major existing buildings. At any given time, the projects are in various stages of development from pre-planning through design, construction procurement, construction, and post-construction. Projects are typically design-bid-build with contracted architecture/engineering and construction firms, design-build, or small in-house designs with contracted construction.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

Senior Project Manager

Fifteen (15) years specialized experience in developing and maintaining complex, long term/multi-year project management activities.

Graduate of an Architectural, Engineering or Construction Management college curriculum with a four (4) year degree, OR 8 additional years of experience for a total of 23 years

Clearly demonstrated and verifiable experience in federal or major commercial facility infrastructure design and construction projects valued in excess of $5M.

 Other General Qualifications:

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, with experience preparing correspondence, written reports, maintaining official project records, conducting meetings, and briefing clients and management personnel.

Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, e.g., proper applications of construction materials and methods of installation in the Architect's or Engineer's area of expertise.

Knowledge and experience with construction in a healthcare setting.

Ability to inspect materials, workmanship, and construction and installation of various systems in the Architect's or Engineer's area of expertise.

Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry, including specifically, a background that indicates familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements on construction projects.

Knowledge of applicable codes related to their disciplines.

Ability to evaluate proper systems to meet scope requirements.

Ability to verify the adequacy of building systems related to their respective disciplines.

Ability to interpret/coordinate Architectural/Engineering plans and specifications.

Familiarity with modern construction products (i.e., quality, uses, and applications).

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of building code and Joint Commission requirements for healthcare facilities and is able to work with permitting agencies.

Experience in developing and maintaining complex, long term/multi-year project management activities, including but not limited to:

1. â» Developing and controlling budgets and funding strategies.
2. â» Scheduling and coordination of project interactions among existing and newly occupied facilities.

 Ability to manage inter-disciplinary teams of professionals and supporting labor categories.

Ability to integrate competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.

Experience and familiarity with Federal and local government building projects, and with procedural, review, and approval requirements.

In-depth experience in interpreting construction drawings and specifications on construction projects.

Ability to accurately calculate construction costs for changes. Experience in making materials take-offs for construction work, pricing the value of needed work, and negotiating equitable contract adjustments.

Ability and experience in the inspection of materials, workmanship, and construction and installation of various systems (such as fire alarm systems) within the inspector's area of expertise.

Familiarity with related engineering fields, including civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

Familiarity with International Building Code, NFPA (including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code), OSHA requirements, and general healthcare design.

Ability to use and access VA Master Specifications, Design Guides, and Design Manuals.

Ability to use AutoCAD and Revit for basic tasks.

Full knowledge of engineering and architectural concepts, principles, and practices for the design, layout, and construction of medical facilities, associated buildings, parking, roadways, and site utilities.

Experience with ADA compliant construction, remodeling, and renovations

Able to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting construction project, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.

Experience with healthcare-specific construction project management, both renovations and new construction.

Ability to obtain VA computer access by successfully passing a security screening, which may include fingerprinting, financial, and criminal background checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:

The position requires daily on-site work in an occupied field office and active construction job site alongside others. Compliance with COVID protection protocols, if they are reimplemented by the client, is required.