Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Title: Project Manager
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Waco, TX
Work Schedule: Full-Time, most weeks are 40 hours, but flexibility is required as work hours may vary, including day, night, weekend, or holiday shifts, as required to support project demands
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary: Aldevra is currently seeking a qualified Project Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Waco, TX. We are looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, clear communication, and a willingness to jump in where needed. The right person will also connect with Aldevra's core values of SOAR: Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven, and Relentless Pursuit of Quality.
This position is contingent upon contract award.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Work with the VISN, Health Care System, building occupants, architect-engineers (VHA hired designers), and construction contractors (VHA hired constructors)
- Represent VHA in a professional manner and provide sound management advice regarding work performed on assigned projects
- Achieve the best value in the work being performed by controlling schedule and budget
- Proactive in helping to resolve problems and minimize claims taking all reasonable measures to anticipate problems and delays and to minimize or eliminate their adverse impact on project completion
- Take the initiative and act to mitigate circumstances that could lead to claims, resolve conflicts promptly, and keep the Government advised of any potential disputes
- Exercise all due diligence, utilizing competent personnel within authorized limitations, to make certain that work is performed in conformity with applicable requirements (codes, regulations, standards, construction contract plans and specifications)
- Work with all stakeholders, including VHA authority having jurisdiction and compliance committees to de-conflict standards and develop consensus on appropriate solution to move project forward
- Continuously review schedules and adjust based on the progress of work and make specific recommendations for prioritizing and accelerating critical path items
- Facilitate, manage and document all project meetings to keep stakeholders and integrated project team members informed
- Manage construction and construction administration documents, correspondence, and as-builts
- Deliverables include a project management plan, including the communication plan, schedule management plan, quality assurance plan, risk management plan, and Project Tracking Reports in the VHA Capital Assets database
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Security Requirements:- Must be able to obtain a PIV badge.
This position requires passing an extensive background check.
Mental and Physical Requirements:This position is primarily an office/project-management role but requires regular onsite construction activity.
- Ability to work with schedules that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to routinely walk through active construction areas and healthcare facilities.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site visits, inspections, meetings, and field investigations.
- Ability to safely navigate construction environments, including uneven surfaces, stairs, temporary walkways, and areas with construction-related hazards.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond appropriately to construction emergencies, delays, and unexpected problems.
- Ability to understand and comply with VA policies, OSHA requirements, applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.
- Ability to analyze proposed changes and determine their potential impact on cost, schedule, scope, and project requirements.
Qualifications:- OSHA 30 certification
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a closely related field and five (5) years of project management experience or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience.
- Experience monitoring project budgets, obligations, expenditures, cost projections, payment applications, change orders, cost estimates, and financial status.
- Experience developing, reviewing, maintaining, and analyzing construction schedules, including critical path, milestones, delays, sequencing, phasing, and recovery/acceleration plans.
- Experience with federal construction, VA projects, healthcare construction, or other highly regulated facilities would be highly valuable.
- Valid Real-ID state-issued driver's license
- Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone manner
- Excellent and accurate written communication
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems; online calendars and cloud systems; intermediate to advanced skills Microsoft office products required
- Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry
- Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic
- Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality
Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.We offer you a generous benefits package including:- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee 401(k) with company match
- Professional Team Environment
- Competitive Compensation
