Mechanical Engineer

VCI is currently seeking an onsite full-time Mechanical Engineering Construction Manager at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center (WLA VAMC) to oversee the VA's Boiler Plant construction upgrade.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting construction as a construction manager/inspector, program controls, and/or construction administration capacity.
  
• Experience on Central Utility Plant (CUP), Central Energy Plant (CEP), work with boilers/chillers, healthcare projects/facilities is preferred.
  

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Conduct and carry out portions of daily inspections of site work, building construction work; document discrepancies, code violations, improper materials or techniques in the application of materials, substandard or poor-quality workmanship; monitor schedules on various aspects of ongoing daily activities to identify and recommend mitigation of project slippage and coordinate project phasing.
  
• Review Contractor's submittals for technical compliance with contract requirements, and RFls and make recommendations as to acceptance, required changes, or rejection.
  
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized project records including but not limited to submittals, RFls, pay applications, inspection and testing records, correspondence, changes, warranties, certified payrolls, project photographs, samples, and safety observations. Inspect and verify that the contractor's as-builts are complete and accurate.
  
• Conduct and/or attend weekly project meetings to monitor project status, schedule, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly.
  
• Review the testing/inspections reports submitted by the Contractor and provide approval/dis-approval recommendations to the SRE/RE.
  
• Excellent MS Office skills, physical fitness, communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
  
• Must be able to pass a background check that includes validation of at least 3 years living in the US.
  
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, walk long distances on rough and uneven surfaces, stand for long periods, lift construction materials to access inspections, climb ladders and scaffolding, and navigate typical civil construction site obstacles.
  
• Must have a valid driver�s license.
  
• Must be able to complete most work during normal business with occasional night, holiday, and weekend required.
  
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
  
• Must be familiar with and able to use the Microsoft Suite of Services, including; Teams, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and basic Excel skills.
  

Education:

• Required B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
  

With our broad experience and deep knowledge of construction management services and engineering design, VCI brings exceptional skills and expertise to every construction project we manage, from cradle to grave. We have more than fifteen years of proven performance in the delivery of professional construction management and engineering services to multiple clients throughout the United States. Those services include providing onsite construction quality managers / inspectors, scheduling, cost estimating, construction document management, constructability reviews, design reviews, commissioning, facilitated partnering, change management, claims consulting, and AE/designer of record services. And we do all of this as a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

VCI offers excellent benefits, including 100% paid medical premiums for each eligible employee and 20% of the medical premiums for qualifying dependents. Additionally, eligible employees can participate in the 401K plan after a 3-month waiting period, with immediate contributions, and VCI matches $1 for every $1 on the first 4% of your salary deferrals among many other awesome benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) 4% Match
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• AD&D insurance
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Disability insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Schedule:

• Day shift
  

Application Question(s):

• What's your salary requirement?
  

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90073 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90073: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person