Construction Manager (Electrical Engineer)

Title: Construction Manager (Electrical Engineer)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Name of Project: San Francisco VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA, 94121

Client: Veteran Affairs

Due Date: ASAP

Pay Range: $130,000 - $155,000 per year plus benefits

Position Overview

Provide Construction Management (CM) services to support the San Francisco construction program consisting of multiple projects at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in San Francisco, CA. The CM services will support the following construction projects on the SFVAMC, Fort Miley Campus (Project summaries are attached):

• Building 8 Correct Seismic Deficiencies
• Building 40 New Research Building and Advanced Demolition & Construction
• Building 6 Correct Seismic Deficiencies
• Buildings 3, 5, 7, 11

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic aspects of commercial hospital electrical construction, including but not limited to underground electrical installation, high and low voltage power distribution, emergency engine generators and transfer switches, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, and installation of special medical equipment.
• Possess knowledge of low voltage systems, including fire alarm, telecommunication and data distribution, nurse call and code blue systems, motion intrusion detection, two-way radio, security management and access control, public address, master antenna TV, and HVAC direct digital controls.
• Understand and oversee conveying systems such as electric dumbwaiters and materials lifts, electric traction elevators, hydraulic elevators, pneumatic tube systems, and uniform dispensing equipment.
• Apply knowledge of electrical design and installation for specialized medical and laboratory equipment, including MRI, PET, CT, audiometric booths, fume hoods, and sterilization equipment.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and take-offs for contract modifications.
• Determine compliance of workmanship, materials, equipment, and installed work with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of applicable building, safety, and environmental codes.
• Coordinate and integrate work with other disciplines, demonstrating a working knowledge of environmental, civil, safety, architectural, and structural fields.
• Understand and apply governmental contracting procedures, principles, guidelines, and public law in all project-related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited institution, or current licensure to practice in the United States.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience inspecting electrical construction projects including large complex renovation projects. Federal and medical experience is a plus, but not preferred.
• Proven experience reviewing design and construction plans to verify alignment with existing site conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve unforeseen site and design challenges, providing cost-effective and technically sound solutions.
• Hands-on experience conducting inspections and assessments of medical and administrative buildings to identify deficiencies, issues, and overall physical condition.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, with proficiency in a variety of software tools for project monitoring, documentation, and reporting.