Construction Administrator

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Job Description

Job Description

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 a Construction Administrator (CM-CA) to provide onsite construction management services to support the VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiative at the Illiana VA Health Care System in Danville, IL. This critical role serves as an owner’s representative, extending the VA’s ability to monitor and manage contractor activities across 21 buildings and a new Data Center.

The CM-CA will support the VA’s Project Managers and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in all phases of construction, including administration, documentation, schedule tracking, inspections, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and experienced in managing documentation and correspondence in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor construction budgets, expenditures, and contract modifications to support financial tracking and reporting requirements
  • Track progress against construction schedules and flag variances or delays for COR review
  • Attend project meetings and assist in preparing agendas, meeting notes, and action items for distribution to the VA and project team
  • Review and maintain logs for RFIs, submittals, schedule updates, and payment applications
  • Assist with resolution of field issues by documenting conditions, escalating concerns, and supporting collaborative problem-solving
  • Observe and document construction progress to verify adherence to contract requirements, safety protocols, and design specifications
  • Identify and record deficiencies or deviations; assist in tracking corrections and updating project punch lists
  • Maintain an active set of marked-up drawings and specifications to support future as-built documentation
  • Draft and format construction-related correspondence, memos, and reports for internal and VA review
  • Organize and manage the transmission and filing of submittals, RFIs, and contract documentation to ensure timely review and response
  • Track the lifecycle of construction changes, including clarifications, field directives, and material/equipment submittals
  • Support coordination of system outages and access interruptions in collaboration with the VA and contractors
  • Compile regular reports and documentation packages to support schedule, budget, and compliance reviews by project stakeholders
  • Maintain spreadsheets and electronic logs to track deliverables, key decisions, and ongoing project actions
  • Submit daily activity reports summarizing site work, personnel, equipment, safety observations, and issues of note
  • Coordinate with facility staff and contractors to support the delivery and installation of VA-furnished equipment and materials

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with federal or healthcare construction projects
  • Familiarity with VA Technical Information Library (TIL) and VA construction standards
  • Knowledge of telecommunications, network infrastructure, or medical technology upgrades
  • EHRM program experience or construction support on federal medical campus projects
  • Experience coordinating with A/E and construction teams in a CM-at-risk or D-B-B setting

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.

  • Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
  • Occasionally required to move 5 – 15 pounds.
  • Must remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods.
  • Must walk and stand for extended periods.

Work Schedule and Setting

  • Full-time, onsite at VAIHCS Danville, IL
  • Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Occasional off-hours work may be required to accommodate hospital operations

To view ISI Professional Services' Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement, please visit: https://www.isiwdc.com/careers/eeo-policy-statement/

Location:
Danville
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction