Construction Manager (Grand Junction, CO)

Planate is hiring a full-time Construction Manager (Grand Junction, CO) in Seattle, Washington. You will manage construction activities for the VA Hospital initiative in Grand Junction while representing the firm, coordinating with facility occupants, and delivering practical technical guidance.

What This Role Involves

This awarded Construction Manager (Grand Junction, CO) assignment with Planate requires on-site presence in Grand Junction, Colorado. Day-to-day work centers on verifying contractual compliance, aligning construction schedules with nearby building users, conducting inspections, flagging risks with recommended fixes, and offering constructability insights plus input on material and equipment acquisition during design and procurement stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor others through construction completion while handling quality documentation and inspections
• Observe contractor approaches and methods, directing them to satisfy contractual, safety, and quality standards
• Evaluate contractor submittals for conformity and supply approvals or direction to the government client
• Carry out field checks assessing finished work and materials to confirm strong workmanship
• Confirm alignment with designs, specifications, standards, codes, and regulations
• Spot and record shortfalls or plan deviations, then partner with the construction team for solutions
• Assess and apply safety and quality programs while upholding health, safety, and environmental rules
• Examine project plans and specifications for technical reliability and construction practicality from a management viewpoint
• Supply design feedback and oversight focused on constructability across engineering disciplines
• Visit project locations to gather facility and site condition details and form recommendations during development
• Contribute to building procurement packages for design and construction efforts
• Complete further duties connected to the position as needs arise

Who We're Looking For

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent background matching the duties and functions
• Three or more years of civil or construction management experience, preferably from healthcare or hospital facilities
• Earlier Department of Veterans Affairs exposure viewed as an advantage
• Understanding of construction scheduling approaches and building trades
• Clear English skills in writing and speaking
• Solid ability with Microsoft Office suites

Why Join Planate

Planate operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida, along with technical support centers in Southeast Asia and East Africa. The firm supplies program management and facilities engineering worldwide and provides planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services that advance US Department of Defense missions for the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps plus other federal agencies globally.

Planate stands as an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Every qualified applicant gains fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Joining the Planate team places you inside a worldwide organization valued as a premier trusted partner offering planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions whenever and wherever needed. The culture prioritizes taking care of people both personally and professionally.

Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan eligibility from the hire date; a health savings account option; life and AD&D coverage; short-term disability protection; paid holidays; paid time off; wellness resources; training and development; license and certification assistance; recognition and rewards programs; and travel insurance.

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