Graduate Project Construction Manager Jobs in Puerto Rico

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 qualified and experienced Construction Project Coordinator to support the design and construction of the VA Medical Center project in San Juan, Puerto Rico. As a Construction Project Coordinator, you will oversee the planning, design, and construction phases of the project, ensuring all work aligns with medical facility requirements and regulations. You will conduct site visits, assess facility needs, and collaborate with facility managers and contractors to address maintenance and construction requirements. Your role will involve managing project budgets, monitoring construction progress, coordinating tenant relocation, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards. Your expertise will ensure smooth integration of construction work with facility operations, contributing to the successful and timely completion of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, design, and construction phases for the VA Medical Center project.
• Conduct site visits to assess hospital facilities and identify maintenance needs.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans and SOPs for hospital tools and supplies.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and facility managers for site visits and scheduling.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure compliance with hospital requirements.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and track expenditures.
• Ensure adherence to hospital building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Organize design reviews, focusing on constructability and compliance with hospital needs.
• Provide technical assistance on maintenance best practices and repair estimates.
• Review contractor submittals to ensure alignment with hospital specifications.
• Oversee quality control and ensure compliance with hospital standards for mechanical systems.
• Manage special inspections, including hazardous material removal and medical facility compliance.
• Coordinate tenant relocation and moving services to minimize disruptions.
• Provide regular progress reports, addressing potential risks or issues.
• Ensure smooth integration of construction work with hospital operations.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• At least an Associate's degree in Arts or Science.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in technical project coordination, preferably within the architectural-engineering industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience in document control, project management, and updating project schedules.
• Strong oversight skills in the construction process, ensuring work activities comply with schedules, specifications, standard construction practices, and safety requirements.
• Experience in preparing progress reports and maintaining accurate project records
• Completed 10-hour OSHA Safety Training.
• Fluency in Spanish is 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. 

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!

Employment Type: FULL_TIME