Construction Administrator; CM-CA

Position: Construction Administrator (CM-CA)
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 one (1) full-time Construction Administrator (CM-CA) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System under the VA CFM Construction Management IDIQ. This position provides onsite construction administration and quality assurance support for an active VA mechanical infrastructure project.

The Construction Administrator will support VA Project Managers and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) by performing daily field observations, monitoring contractor activities, tracking construction progress, and identifying deficiencies related to plumbing and steam distribution systems, associated utilities, and supporting infrastructure. The CM-CA will play a key role in ensuring construction work is executed safely, in accordance with approved drawings and specifications, and in compliance with VA standards and applicable codes.

This role requires regular coordination with contractors, inspectors, and VA stakeholders and involves consistent presence in active construction environments where steam, plumbing, and mechanical system upgrades are underway.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform daily onsite field observations documenting construction progress, quality, safety, and compliance

Monitor contractor activities for conformance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and VA standards

Identify, document, and track deficiencies and non-conforming work

Support Quality Assurance (QA) activities

Review construction documentation including submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and change proposals

Assist with tracking schedule progress

Maintain accurate project records, logs, photos, and field reports

Attend construction meetings and assist with documentation

Support punch list and closeout activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three (3) years of construction-related experience
• Experience supporting construction administration or field observation duties
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other non-U.S. citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, must have at least three (3) years of U.S. residency, and must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a VA PIV credential

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field
• Prior experience supporting VA, DoD, or federal healthcare construction projects
• Experience supporting construction activities involving plumbing systems, steam distribution systems, or mechanical utility infrastructure
• Experience working in active healthcare or campus-style environments with ongoing operations
• Familiarity with construction documentation, inspection processes, and deficiency tracking

PHYSICAL / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in active construction environments and professional office environments. The physical demands required of this position described here are those that must be met…