Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a Construction Manager to support Electronic Health Record Management (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades project requirements, across Kerrville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). You oversee construction activities, coordinate project stakeholders, and monitor project schedules, costs, quality, and safety. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of construction practices, materials, and installation methods to ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract requirements, applicable standards, and project objectives.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract, and the contract duration is 2 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor construction schedules, milestones, project progress, and critical activities to identify and address potential delays
• Coordinate pre-construction planning, construction phasing, stakeholder meetings, and site mobilization
• Review construction plans, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and proposed construction methods for constructability and compliance
• Monitor project budgets, cost estimates, expenditures, and construction contract changes
• Facilitate progress meetings, prepare project reports, maintain daily logs, and track outstanding issues
• Monitor construction quality, inspections, testing, commissioning, and compliance with safety requirements
• Coordinate with contractors, design teams, government representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve project issues
• Support project closeout, including punch lists, as-built records, warranties, and required documentation

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management, or a related four-year college curriculum, with at least 3 years of relevant construction management experience
• Candidates without a college degree may substitute the education requirement with 10 years of relevant construction management experience
• Experience working on healthcare or hospital projects, preferably within VA medical facilities, is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of construction practices and techniques, including the proper application of construction materials and installation methods within the professional’s area of expertise
• Strong skills in project coordination, schedule monitoring, cost tracking, quality assurance, and construction documentation
• Effective communication and coordination skills to work with contractors, project teams, and other stakeholders

Why Planate? 

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession. 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!