Planate Management Group

Partnering Facilitator (Hybrid)

Planate Management Group  •  Houston, TX (Remote)  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

Location: Houston,Texas,United States

The Partnering Facilitator serves as a neutral third-party expert responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating partnering sessions between government agencies and project stakeholders. The role focuses on fostering collaboration, improving communication, and ensuring alignment across all parties involved in complex infrastructure, engineering, and government-related projects.

This position plays a critical role in supporting successful project delivery by enhancing trust, mitigating risks, and promoting compliance with applicable standards, including NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command) partnering requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partnering Facilitation — Lead structured sessions (in-person or virtual) to align government and contractor teams, resolve conflicts, and establish charters and commitments.
  • Stakeholder Engagement — Build strong relationships with government reps, contractors, engineers, and project managers while promoting open communication across disciplines.
  • Conflict Resolution — Provide mediation support, facilitate discussions to address disputes early, and recommend risk mitigation strategies to maintain momentum.
  • Program Development — Design tailored partnering programs, prepare facilitation materials, and track effectiveness with continuous improvement recommendations.
  • Compliance Support — Ensure alignment with NAVFAC standards and provide advisory expertise in facilities management, engineering, and procurement processes.
  • Advisory Services — Help clients improve operational efficiency and project execution through expert guidance on infrastructure and government programs.
  • Workshop Facilitation — Deliver engaging kickoff sessions, alignment workshops, and milestone reviews to strengthen collaboration and accountability.
  • Risk Mitigation — Identify potential partnership risks, recommend proactive strategies, and embed resilience into project execution.
  • Documentation & Reporting — Capture outcomes, agreements, and performance metrics in detailed reports to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Performance Improvement — Apply data analysis, benchmarking, and process improvement systems to drive measurable results across complex programs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Candidates with a Master’s degree and Professional Engineer designation will be given preference
  • At least 5 years of experience in government or military projects, preferably with NAVFAC or similar environment), engineering, construction, or facilities management, program or project management
  • Proven experience in facilitation, mediation, or stakeholder management
  • Experience working with multi-stakeholder, high-value infrastructure projects

Core Competencies:

  • Strategic Leadership — Proven ability to inspire teams, drive alignment, and deliver results in complex environments.
  • Facilitation & Presentation — Skilled in leading dynamic workshops and delivering compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Communication Excellence — Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities that foster collaboration and trust.
  • Conflict Resolution — Expertise in negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes and maintain project momentum.
  • Neutral Objectivity — Ability to remain impartial and composed under pressure, ensuring fair and balanced outcomes.
  • Strategic Problem-Solving — Strong analytical mindset with a focus on innovative solutions and long-term impact.
  • Technical Expertise — Solid foundation in engineering, infrastructure operations, and technical program delivery.
  • Federal Contracting Knowledge — In-depth understanding of NAVFAC partnering protocols and federal contracting frameworks.
  • Project Management — Proficiency in PMI, Agile, and other methodologies to ensure disciplined execution.
  • Virtual Collaboration - Skilled in leveraging digital platforms and tools to facilitate seamless remote teamwork.

Who are we?

Worldwide B2B Services empowers organizations to achieve mission success by delivering dynamic, results-driven solutions that transform collaboration into measurable impact. With expertise in partnering facilitation and stakeholder alignment, the firm helps government and commercial programs unlock efficiency and drive performance. Its proven strengths span program management support, plans of action and milestones (POAM) development, and risk identification, ensuring disciplined execution and sustainable improvement. Through engaging workshops, tailored training, and actionable data analysis and benchmarking, Worldwide B2B Services equips teams with the tools to excel. By embedding process improvement and accountability systems, the company doesn’t just support programs—it elevates them, turning complexity into clarity and ambition into achievement.

Planate Management Group

About Planate Management Group

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a global leader in delivering engineering, construction and program management solutions that support mission success in complex and high-risk environments. With a footprint across North America, Indo-Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, we provide innovative, cost-effective, and scalable solutions for U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations, and international partners.

Our capabilities span multi-disciplinary A/E design, Design of Record, and engineering services to program and construction management, facilities support, and infrastructure modernization. We specialize in:

1. Planning and design of new facilities, renovations, and specialized infrastructure projects.

2. Program and project management, including scheduling, cost estimation, feasibility studies, and risk assessment.

3. Engineering services including construction oversight, quality assurance / control, and post-award services.

4. Compliance with International Building Code (IBC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and host-nation construction standards.

Beyond engineering, Planate’s Technology Division provides advanced solutions in:

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation for mission efficiency.

2. Robotics and drone technology for facility inspections, logistics, and security support.

3. Expert system analysis to enhance operational resilience.

Planate’s global workforce includes Program Managers, Architects, Engineers, Quality Assurance Representatives, and Technical Experts who integrate seamlessly with client teams to deliver results.

As a Small Business Veteran-Owned Small Business (SBVOSB), Planate has a proven track record supporting the U.S Government agencies including VA, NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEC, Department of State and international partners with projects that enhance infrastructure, strengthen capabilities, and improve operational preparedness worldwide.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Year Founded
2007
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