Construction Electrical Engineer (CM-EE)

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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 Manager – Electrical Engineer (CM-EE) to support the VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades at the Illiana VA Health Care System in Danville, IL. This position provides full-time onsite technical support and owner's representative construction management services during the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.

The CM-EE will support government staff in overseeing the electrical systems scope across 21 facilities, including the renovation of one building to house a new Data Center. This position requires a hands-on leader who can assess electrical construction quality, monitor schedules, guide issue resolution, and support the VA’s integrated project team.

Candidates without a degree but with 15+ years of relevant experience managing electrical systems in healthcare or mission-critical environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Design / Design Phase

• Develop and maintain electrical-related input to the project schedule
• Coordinate site studies, surveys, and feasibility reviews
• Support planning and value engineering efforts
• Conduct constructability and phasing reviews, especially around medical operations

Construction Phase

• Oversee field installation of electrical systems to ensure compliance with codes, specs, and VA standards
• Monitor the schedule and report on contractor progress and delays
• Attend and contribute to progress meetings and milestone reviews
• Support VA in managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and payment applications
• Monitor quality assurance and support third-party testing/commissioning teams
• Review daily logs, contractor progress reports, and provide independent documentation
• Maintain “as-built” drawing markups and support punch list and closeout efforts

Commissioning & Issue Resolution

• Participate in systems testing and startup
• Lead issue tracking and resolution coordination
• Coordinate owner-furnished equipment delivery and installation
• Document lessons learned and contribute to final project turnover packages

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and at least 6 years of experience in the design and/or construction of commercial or institutional electrical systems OR 15 years of directly related electrical construction management experience
• Proven knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and healthcare electrical system standards
• Ability to professionally communicate with multidisciplinary teams and government clients
• U.S. citizenship
• Able to obtain Public Trust clearance

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state
• Prior experience with VA, federal, or healthcare-related construction
• Experience with fiber optic systems, emergency power, UPS, grounding, and critical redundancy systems
• Familiarity with VA Technical Information Library (TIL) requirements
• Previous EHRM or Data Center project involvement

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

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