SteerBridge Construction and Facilities Manager
Vienna, VA
Construction Facilities Management – CFM /
Full-time /
On-site
SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.
Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.
SteerBridge seeks an experienced Construction and Facilities Manager (CFM) to lead and support successful project delivery at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers located across 11 VISNs nationwide. This individual will oversee and support Construction Managers (CMs) in the field, bridge corporate functions with project teams, ensure compliance with federal contract administration requirements, and serve as a field engineer responsible for site verifications supporting space management, CAD/CAFM, and IWMS deployments. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong field experience, government contracting acumen, expertise in space and data systems, and effective project administration skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Field CM Support:
- Serve as the primary conduit between field Construction Managers and SteerBridge corporate functions (finance, HR, supply, recruiting). Understand field project challenges, proactively support CM needs, and advocate for timely resolution of issues.
- Collaborate with leadership and corporate staff to ensure field compliance with federal contract terms, project schedules, safety, cost controls, and documentation. Manage contract administration duties, including compliance, modification, and reporting needs.
- Site Engineering and Technology Deployment:
- Serve as a field engineer conducting site verifications and field surveys necessary for VA project requirements. Provide technical support for space management initiatives, as well as CAD/CAFM system maintenance and data gathering. Support Integrated Work Management System (IWMS) deployment through on-site facility verification activities, asset data collection, and close integration with SteerBridge’s technology partners.
- Oversee all field and administrative tasks, ensuring timely completion of timesheets, travel vouchers, federal training requirements, status reports, expense reconciliations, and document filing. Develop systems and templates to simplify and standardize workflows, enabling CMs to focus on project execution.
- Travel monthly to VA medical centers and construction project sites nationwide. Conduct field support visits, engage directly with project teams and customers, perform on-site technical verifications, and report back on progress, risks, and needs.
- Team Development:
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of field staff, including best practice sharing and lessons learned.
- When not traveling, work from the SteerBridge Tysons, VA office; attend corporate meetings, interface with support teams, and lead on-site coordination efforts as needed.
Federal Contract Delivery:
Project Administration:
Travel and Site Engagement:
Onsite Leadership:
Qualifications and Preferred Attributes
- Minimum 3 years of direct experience in construction and/or facilities management, with demonstrated understanding of healthcare or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with federal government contracting, preferably in a prime contract construction management environment.
- Experience in performing on-site space verifications, CAD/CAFM data gathering, and IWMS deployments for complex facilities is highly desirable.
- Strong administrative skills; experience managing timekeeping, expense reporting, federal training requirements, and project documentation.
- Technical proficiency with facility management software, CAD tools, and IWMS platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; adept at resolving field and corporate issues efficiently.
- Willingness and ability to travel monthly.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, facilities management, or related field preferred.
- Experience working on Department of Veterans Affairs, DOD, or other federal health agency projects is highly desirable.
- Ability to foster teamwork, mentorship, and a positive culture among geographically dispersed project teams.
- Familiarity with VA construction project requirements, CAD/CAFM, IWMS, and VISN structures.
- Proficiency with project management, facility asset management, and federal reporting tools.
Preferred Attributes
$115,000 - $125,000 a year
A salary commensurate with experience will be offered.
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
