2 Construction Managers (Gainesville, FL)

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 looking for 2 Construction Managers (CM) professionals for a project at the Malcom Randall Medical Center (MRMC) located at 1601 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL. You will assist the COR by actively participating in the review and approval of construction documents, conducting field inspections, reviewing project schedules, and coordinating closely with both the contractor and the Architect/Engineer (A/E) team. You will also support the COR in reviewing payment applications and managing project closeout activities, including warranty management and transition. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will help ensure compliance with approved construction drawings, specifications, and VA standards, while maintaining oversight and quality assurance.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract. The project duration is one year plus two option years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison between contractor, A/E team, and VA.
• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Assist in reviewing construction documents, RFIs, and submittals.
• Ensure compliance with federal standards and contract requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and report deficiencies.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor construction schedules and milestones.
• Review payment applications and verify work completion.
• Support COR in managing change orders and claims.
• Maintain detailed project records.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee final inspections, punch lists, and warranty documentation.
• Ensure adherence to FAR, VA standards, and applicable codes.
• Prepare reports for audits and internal tracking.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field or 15 years of directly related experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of field experience accomplishing similar Construction Manager work.
• Proficiency in building and other code and permitting requirements, materials and methods and Construction processes..
• Shall meet or exceed all standards of applicable professional practice and performance measures, including, at a minimum, The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VA policies and design standards located on the VA Technical Information Library (TIL).
• Strong background in Technical Construction Management and Construction Administration.
• Shall present three projects of the scale and difficulty of the task order scope of work in which he/she holds a similar position.
• Must obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NACI).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

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!