Mechanical Engineer

Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 / year

Project Location: Sepulveda, California

Job Type: Full-Time-Onsite

We are seeking a motivated Construction Project Manager with a Mechanical Engineering Degree to join our team at SIRIS to support us as construction project manager at the VA Medical Center in Sepulveda, California. This role reports to the Program Director and collaborates with VA client staff to support construction activities, generate reports, and serve as a client-side representative on medical center construction projects.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer will provide leadership, mentorship and project and/or construction management for a single project or a major program with multiple projects. The Mechanical Engineer provides decisive direction regarding business, technical, and personnel management involving multi-disciplinary and diverse functional activities. The Mechanical Engineer will be required to learn, teach, and implement industry, client, and internal company best practices related to project delivery, budget, schedule, quality, and operations in the healthcare environment. The Mechanical Engineer will lead a team of professionals and act as an advisor/liaison to the client (user groups, design team, contractors, and facility engineering representatives). The project may require off-hour work during construction to minimize the impact on medical center operations. The Construction Management services will be used to support traditional Design-Bid-Build and Design/Build contracts.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

• Keep thorough records of all construction related matters to assist VA in conflict resolution.

• Review Contractor Proposed utility services and/or traffic interruptions plans and provide report to SRE/RE.

• Maintain an inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and monitor the quantity of materials used in the contract administration and conduct of the project.

• Assist in the documentation of the administration of construction contract changes (draft proposal request, prepare cost estimates, review cost proposal, assist VA in negotiations, prepare change order packages for the Contracting Officer (CO/SRE).

• Perform daily/weekly Safety Inspections and Prepare Safety Inspection Reports as part of the daily log. Monitor contractor safety management and verify contractor compliance with their own project specific safety plan, Cal-OSHA, VA requirements.

• Maintain list(s) of observed defects and omissions. Prepare inspection punch lists and coordinate resolutions of punch list items.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience managing both design and construction phases of capital projects.

• Licensing: No licensure required.

• Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of local, state, and federal project regulations.

• Strong working knowledge of construction contract documents, specifications, and technical drawings.

• Experience in building codes, construction phasing, budget control, and schedule management.

• Ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and federal stakeholders.

• Experience working in healthcare or federal facilities preferred.

ABOUT SIRIS

SIRIS, LLC is a CVE-verified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) inspired by the vision of Cyrus the Great. Specializing in construction management, project management, and commissioning, SIRIS provides expert solutions across Federal, Healthcare, Cultural, Hospitality, and Higher Education sectors.

SIRIS is a trusted partner nationwide, combining technical expertise with a passion for serving clients and communities. With 30 years of combined experience managing projects from small renovations to large-scale developments, SIRIS ensures success at every stage.

MISSION:

Dedicated to excellence and reliability, SIRIS consistently delivers high-quality outcomes for healthcare, cultural, and government facilities.

JOB BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.