Construction Manager - Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: CM-Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME)

Location: North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS) - Dallas, Bonham, Garland TX VAMCs 

Project Name: CM Support Services, North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS) - Dallas, Bonham, Garland VAMCs

Client: Veterans Affairs

Pay Range: $100K - $130K per year plus benefits

Anticipated Start Date: April 2026

Project Duration: Initial 1-year term, pending option years

Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, etc.):
Support the construction program upgrades for the North Texas Veterans Healthcare System (NTXVHCS), including: Dallas VAMC; Bonham VAMC; Garland VAMC; Community Based Outpatient Care (CBOC) facilities

Daily Responsibilities: 
The government requires a CM - Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) to provide construction management support, from pre-design through construction, primarily for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects, expanding VA’s internal contract management oversight capabilities. This individual will provide professional and technical consultative assistance related to operations, renovation, and new construction programs. This includes assisting the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative in the areas of project management, project engineering, planning, scheduling, design reviews, code compliance, testing, record keeping, quality control, quality assurance, cost control, and general oversight of design and construction projects.

CM - Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) shall be required to perform services including, but not limited to, the following (in no particular order)
• The Pre-Design/Design Phase

• The CM - Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) shall have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC) from an accredited school of higher education. It is required that the individual have a minimum of 6 years of experience in both design and construction with a focus on Healthcare HVAC systems.

• The CM-ME shall be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each, considering the Requirements of the Project.

• The CM-ME shall possess the knowledge of Construction Contract Documents, including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings, to readily understand and assess the requirements.

• The CM-ME must have the skillset and a working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting and scheduling to lead to the project’s success.

• The CM-ME must possess the skillset and competency to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets.

• The CM-ME shall be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each geographical site.

• The CM-ME must possess Communication, Language, and Software Skills with the ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy

 
Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certifications, Clearances, etc.):

• The CM - Mechanical Engineer (CM-ME) shall have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC) from an accredited school of higher education. It is required that the individual have a minimum of 6 years of experience in both design and construction with a focus on Healthcare HVAC systems.

• The CM-ME shall be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each considering the Requirements of the Project.

• The CM-ME shall posses the knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements.

• The CM-ME must have the skillset and a working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting and scheduling to lead to the project’s success.

• The CM-ME must possess the skillset and competency to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a CMa managing VA projects

• Experience as a CMa managing Medical projects