Healthcare Construction Manager: Hospital Projects Lead

Planate Management Group; Hewitt (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Health savings account

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group (PMG) is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Doris Miller Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Waco, Texas. You will manage submittals, monitor schedules and field activities, conduct inspections, track documentation, and ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality standards.

Role requires hospital/healthcare facility experience, strong field construction background, and ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in hospital/healthcare facilities.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible construction field experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable construction work experience in field construction activities, quality assurance, and contractor performance monitoring on projects of similar size and complexity
• Working knowledge of construction practices, site operations, construction documents, and baseline schedules
• Successfully completed at least three (3) projects of comparable scale and complexity in a construction management or similar role
• Proficient in construction management and scheduling software and standard office applications
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the construction submittal process to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and codes.
• Track long-lead materials and monitor construction schedules, milestones, workflow, material deliveries, and inspection activities.
• Attend progress meetings, monitor project activities, and follow up on Government action items.
• Verify and maintain as-built drawings throughout construction and ensure project records remain current.
• Perform field inspections, identify non-conforming work, document defects, and report corrective actions to the COR.
• Assist in resolving construction issues by recommending practical solutions and providing troubleshooting support.
• Support commissioning activities and provide construction administration services, including RFIs, daily logs, change orders, closeout submittals, and coordination of owner-furnished equipment.
• Must have prior experience in hospital/healthcare facilities.
• Provide claims analysis and dispute resolution support through reports, cost estimates, time impact analyses, and risk assessments when required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Doris Miller Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Waco, Texas. You will manage submittals, monitor schedules and field activities, conduct inspections, track documentation, and ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality standards.

Role requires hospital/healthcare facility experience, strong field construction background, and ability to coordinate