Construction Manager (Grand Junction, CO)

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 an experienced Construction Manager to support the VA Hospital Grand Junction. You will provide construction oversight and management to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. You will represent Planate to the client, provide sound technical advice and information as required.  You will ensure coordination between construction activities and the facility occupants.  You will perform inspections, identify risks and issues and recommend corrective action.  You will provide technical input as required for design reviews, constructability and procurement of materials and equipment.

This has already been awarded. The work assignment will be on-site in Grand Junction, CO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and mentorship in the completion of construction work and the documentation and inspection of construction quality
• Monitor the means and methods of the construction contractor, providing oversight and direction to ensure compliance with contractual, safety and quality requirements
• Review contractor submittals for compliance, provides approval and/ or guidance to the government
• Perform field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used and verify quality of workmanship,
• Ensure compliance with the design, specifications, standards and applicable codes and regulations;
• Identify and track deficiencies and deviations from plans; works with construction team to mitigate and resolve
• Review and implement construction safety and quality programs, ensure regulations on health, safety and the environment (HSE)
• Review project plans and specifications for technical soundness and determine practicability from a construction management standpoint
• Provide design input and oversight related to constructability and other engineering disciplines
• Visit project sites to obtain information on facility/site conditions and develop recommendations during project development
• Support the development of procurement packages for design and construction
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Degree in Civil or equivalent experience related to job duties and functions.
• Three (3) or more years of civil/construction management work experience preferably gained from healthcare or hospital facilities.
• Previous experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs is an advantage.
• Knowledgeable in construction scheduling methods and of building and construction crafts.
• Good English communication both written and oral.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suites.

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!