Construction Manager (Senior A/E)
Company: ISI Professional Services
Location: Altoona
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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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-Markon JV LLC is seeking a Construction
Manager – Architect/Engineer to support the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in
Altoona, PA. The position provides professional construction
management and technical oversight services in support of
Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure
upgrades. The Construction Manager will support the VA Resident
Engineer and project leadership by providing construction phase
oversight, quality assurance monitoring, schedule tracking, cost
control support, and technical coordination across construction
activities. The position functions as part of the VA construction
management team providing advisory and monitoring services to
ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements,
schedules, and applicable standards. Key Responsibilities The
Construction Manager will support construction oversight activities
including but not limited to: • Monitoring construction activities
for compliance with contract requirements, specifications, and
applicable standards. • Conducting routine construction site
inspections and documenting observations and progress. •
Maintaining daily logs and construction activity reports. •
Supporting monitoring of project financial data and construction
budget tracking. • Reviewing construction schedules and monitoring
progress against approved project schedules. • Participating in
weekly progress meetings and coordination meetings with project
stakeholders. • Supporting review of contractor submittals, RFIs,
and proposed changes. • Assisting with construction contract change
order documentation and cost estimate reviews. • Monitoring testing
and inspection activities performed by independent testing
agencies. • Supporting commissioning activities including system
startup, performance testing, and documentation review. •
Maintaining marked-up construction drawings and records to support
as-built documentation. • Identifying construction deficiencies and
coordinating corrective actions with the project team. • Reviewing
contractor pay applications and verifying work completed against
work billed. • Supporting review of design documents and
constructability reviews when required. • Preparing and submitting
required project documentation including inspection reports,
schedule reviews, and cost tracking reports. • Assisting the
Government with issue tracking and resolution throughout
construction. • Monitoring contractor compliance with safety
requirements and labor standards. • Supporting documentation and
analysis related to claims or disputes when required. Minimum
Qualifications Education and Experience: • Fifteen (15) years of
directly related construction management experience may substitute
for the degree requirement. Experience Requirements: • Bachelor of
Science degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction
Management, or a related field from an accredited institution. •
Minimum six (6) years of experience practicing as an Architect,
Engineer, or Construction Manager. • Minimum three (3) years of
field experience performing construction management or construction
inspection services on building construction projects. •
Demonstrated experience in construction project management
including schedule monitoring, cost management, and construction
oversight. • Experience reviewing construction documents including
drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs. • Knowledge of
construction methods, materials, and building codes applicable to
facility construction. • Experience supporting quality assurance
monitoring and construction inspections. Preferred Experience: •
Federal construction experience (VA strongly preferred) •
Healthcare construction experience • Experience supporting IT /
telecommunications / infrastructure upgrades • Familiarity with
building codes and permitting requirements Physical Requirements:
The physical demands required of this position described here are
of those that must be met by the selected employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job daily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. • Must be required to
occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds. • Must be able to climb,
erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder. • Must be able
to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of
time. • Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day between
buildings. • Must be able to stand for extended periods • Must be
willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and
significant cold. • Must be able navigate active construction sites
containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards
such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall
hazards. • Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and
crawl Work Schedule and Environment • Full-time onsite at Altoona,
Pennsylvania VA Medical Center • Approximately 8 hours per day,
Monday through Friday, aligned with VA operating hours. Occasional
evening or night work may be required to support construction
activities or facility shutdowns • Work performed in an active
healthcare construction environment. To view ISI Professional
Services' Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement, please
visit: https://www.isiwdc.com/careers/eeo-policy-statement
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