Job Details

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide 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 a highly skilled Lead Program Manager to support the planning and development of facility and infrastructure projects at Creech Air Force Base (CAFB). This role is critical in supporting the development and execution of facility projects by managing requirements, programming, and cost estimation for various construction initiatives. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and experienced in military construction programming.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in developing complete facility programming packages. Establish mission-critical infrastructure requirements, evaluate cost-effective solutions, and coordinate approval processes for military construction, O&M, MFH, NAF, and energy conservation initiatives.

• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses to evaluate renovation, modification, or new construction. Prepare programming documentation including DD Forms, cost estimates (IGCE), and justification materials for submission to higher command or Congress.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—engineers, architects, planners, tenant representatives, contractors (e.g., USACE), and other federal agencies. Participate in installation facility board briefings and provide regular updates to leadership.

• Lead site/facility surveys, assess technical soundness, ensure environmental and regulatory compliance, and validate compatibility with land use plans and architectural standards.

• Utilize CADD, PACES, RSMeans, and other government-approved software to create reliable estimates and design documents. Stay abreast of emerging tools and technologies.

• Ensure all programming and development activities are compliant with DoD, federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (ABET-accredited).

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) programming, project development, or cost estimating within the past 10 years.

• Experience with Air Force project documentation and systems preferred.

• Strong understanding of federal project funding, programming standards, and lifecycle cost estimating

• Familiarity with WMGT 423 and WENG 400 courses (or willingness to complete upon hire)

• Strong analytical, communication, and project planning skills.

• Willing to complete mandatory Air Force courses

• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain a base clearance.

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Why Planate?

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 Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

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!