Project Manager (Waco, TX

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 to support the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Doris Miller Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Waco, Texas. You will manage project activities, coordinate with stakeholders, monitor schedules and budgets, resolve project issues, and ensure construction progresses in accordance with project requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award. If awarded, the contract will have a potential period of one (1) year base period with one (1) option year, for a total potential period of performance of up to two (2) years.

The project is expected to commence on September 1, 2026.

• Manage all project activities related to the VA design and construction delivery process while coordinating with stakeholders, designers, contractors, and facility personnel.
• Monitor project budgets, financial data, cost accounting, and construction contract change orders to help keep projects within budget.
• Review, maintain, and update project schedules, identify delays, and recommend actions to maintain project progress.
• Lead or support project progress meetings, document project status, and follow up on Government action items.
• Coordinate issue resolution by evaluating project impacts, reviewing proposed changes, and recommending solutions to the COR.
• Track required testing, inspections, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, change orders, project documentation, closeout submittals, and as-built records.
• Support claims analysis and dispute resolution by preparing reports, cost estimates, time impact analyses, and other project documentation as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible construction project management experience in lieu of a degree
• Professional credentials such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Registered Architect (RA), where applicable, are highly desirable.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of verifiable experience managing construction or renovation projects of comparable size, scope, and complexity, preferably in healthcare or similarly regulated environments
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery, including schedule management, cost control, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of construction contract administration
• Successfully served in a project management role on at least three (3) projects of similar scale and complexity
• Meet or exceed applicable professional practice and performance standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA, and VA policies and design standards.
• Obtain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and complete required VA Privacy and Cyber Security Awareness training.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license and obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NACI).

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• 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!