Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer

SteerBridge

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Wilmington, DE on site Until 8/30/2026 6+ years exp First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description
SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

The Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer (CM-EE) will provide construction management and electrical engineering oversight for facility infrastructure projects supporting the VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiative. This individual will coordinate with VA stakeholders, contractors, architects, engineers, and project teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with VA standards.

This role is primarily a daytime position; however, night work (approximately 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM EST) may occasionally be required to support construction activities with minimal impact to hospital operations. The schedule will not exceed approximately 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide onsite construction management and electrical engineering oversight for VA construction projects.
  • Monitor construction progress, schedules, quality, and project deliverables.
  • Review electrical designs, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for compliance.
  • Coordinate with VA personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with VA standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, OSHA, and applicable regulations.
  • Conduct site inspections and document project progress.
  • Identify construction risks and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support project scheduling, reporting, cost tracking, and quality assurance activities.
  • Participate in project meetings utilizing Microsoft Teams.
  • Assist with construction closeout and project turnover documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • 6+ years of construction management, electrical engineering, or facilities engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting federal, healthcare, hospital, or VA construction projects.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Electrical distribution systems
    • Telecommunications
    • Data and network infrastructure
    • Fiber optic systems
  • Experience reviewing construction documents and specifications.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • National Electrical Code (NEC)
    • NFPA standards
    • OSHA regulations
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting VA Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure projects.
  • Previous VA Medical Center construction experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with:
    • Revit
    • AutoCAD
    • Primavera P6
    • Submittal Exchange (or similar document management software)
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays

Clearance

    Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Tier 1 Investigation/Public Trust.
SteerBridge 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.

Compensation (from employer):
118000–133500 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Manage electrical construction projects, review designs, ensure compliance, coordinate with teams, and oversee project progress.

Job title

Construction Manager – Electrical Engineer

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Wilmington, DE, no remote work allowed

Salary

$118k–$134k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical distribution systemstelecommunicationsData and network infrastructureFiber optic systemsreviewing construction documentsNational Electrical Code (NEC)NFPAOSHA

Preferred skills

EHRM infrastructureVA Medical Center constructionPE licenseRevitAutoCADPrimavera P6Submittal ExchangeOSHA 10OSHA 30concurrent project management

Specializations

electrical engineeringconstruction managementfacility infrastructureelectrical distribution systemstelecommunications
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wilmington, DE, USA

On-site City
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