Head of Engineering and Project Management

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 (PM) and professionals to support the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at Bay Pines VAMC. This initiative supports modernization of healthcare infrastructure associated with the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system. You will serve as the on-site lead and primary point of contact (POC) to the VA COR, overseeing all professional and technical services during the construction phase. You will provide strategic oversight of schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder coordination to ensure best value delivery.

Salary range for this position is $100,000 – 114,000/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications).

This is already been awarded, initially one year with four option years.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement the Project Management Plan, including communication, schedule management, quality assurance, and risk management plans.

Monitor project financial data using earned value management and review contractor pay applications against actual progress.

Support change order analysis, cost estimate reviews, and modification documentation.

Maintain and update Project Tracking Reports within the VHA Capital Assets database.

Continuously review and analyze construction schedules, identify critical path activities, and recommend acceleration strategies when needed.

Document schedule deviations and propose corrective actions to maintain project milestones.

Facilitate weekly or bi-weekly progress meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and track action items.

Coordinate with VISN representatives, healthcare stakeholders, architect-engineers, commissioning agents, and construction contractors.

Oversee testing and inspection services and support commissioning activities.

Monitor RFIs, submittals, and change requests in an advisory capacity to the COR.

Maintain and review as-built documentation and closeout requirements.

Provide written reports, schedule reviews, cost analysis reports, and other required deliverables in accordance with contract timelines.

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

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.

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

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