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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 Project Manager that will support the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Project at the Hudson Valley Health Care System, FDR Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Montrose, New York. You will provide project management support throughout the VA design and construction delivery process, working closely with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), project stakeholders, architect-engineers, and construction contractors.

Salary range for this position is $115,000 – 130,000/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications). 

This position is contingent upon contract award. If awarded, the contract will be one base year with one option year.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all professional and technical services related to the VA design and construction delivery process.
• Represent the VA in a professional manner and provide sound management advice on assigned projects.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets to achieve the best value and recommend actions to prioritize and accelerate critical path activities.
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues, minimize delays and claims, and keep the Government informed of potential disputes.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, standards, and construction contract plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including the VA authority having jurisdiction and compliance committees, to resolve conflicts and develop consensus.
• Facilitate, manage, and document project meetings to keep stakeholders and integrated project team members informed.
• Manage construction and construction administration documents, correspondence, and as-built drawings.
• Prepare project management plans, including communication, schedule management, quality assurance, and risk management plans, and maintain Project Tracking Reports.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Graduate of Architectural, Engineering, Construction Technology, or Construction Management college curriculum four (4) year degree minimum and a minimum of 3 years of relevant construction management experience.
• Project Management Professionals lacking a college curriculum may substitute the education requirement with an additional 5 years of relevant project management experience and Project Management (PMP or FAC-PPM) certification.
• Experience in developing and controlling budgets and funding strategies.
• Experience in scheduling and coordination of project interactions among existing and newly occupied facilities.
• Ability to integrate competing and/or conflicting elements into the planning and execution processes so that project requirements flow smoothly.
• Experience in quality management planning and implementation.
• OSHA 30 (or greater) certification within the last 5 years
• Knowledge of applicable professional practice standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VA policies and design standards.
• Ability to obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NACI) and VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.

Relevant/Related Project Experience:

• Experience with hospital Information Technology/Low Voltage Infrastructure construction or maintenance
• Specific experience with Electronic Health Records Management Systems preferred.
• Experience with design and construction of healthcare infrastructure to include heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, emergency power, and special systems. Experience in VA Hospitals preferred.
• Experience with campus site infrastructure, including all utilities, roadways, and parking; experience working in the state of Florida and demonstrated understanding of Florida specific considerations is preferred.
• Experience with infection control during construction within active hospital settings.
• Experience with project phasing to maintain hospital operations during construction to minimize disruption to patients and staff
• Experience with commissioning hospital infrastructure systems
• Familiarity with engineering and construction codes and standards, such as ASHRAE, NFP, Florida Building Code, NEC, etc. Familiarity with VA Design Guides/Manuals, Specifications, and other applicable standards preferred.

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!