Job Vacancies @ Planate Management Group – 2 Positions
Planate Management Group is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Construction Manager
2.) Architect
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Construction Manager
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in the South East Asia and East Africa, that provides 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.
This is a 12-month project under the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The project is described as a building envelope rehabilitation and interior restoration of the Chancery and Recreation Centre buildings.
The Construction Manager performs a wide range of construction management functions, assisting the OBO Project Director, and acts as the management expert for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating the Department’s overseas construction projects. Expected to work with assigned project team members to achieve the highest possible priority and effectiveness in meeting the scope, schedule and cost goals.
Our salary scale for the position is $100,000 to $140,000 per year. The offer will depend on candidate qualifications and years of experience
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Project Director or OBO Construction Management Construction Executive in coordinating the efforts of the project staff
- Ensure that an appropriate safety and accident prevention plan is implemented
- Review, monitor and coordinate project safety issues to be in accordance with the requirements of the US Corp of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and host country health and safety requirements
- Assist in planning, coordinating, evaluating and scheduling the work to meet the required standards of quality, schedule, cost and contract compliance
- Interpret and explain plans and contract document terms to staff, contractors, vendors and clients
- Ensure that the contractors have obtained all necessary licenses and permits
- Determine appropriate construction methods providing quality assurance inspections and field verification of all aspects of the quality control program
- Discuss and resolve issues such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems
- Comment and recommend contractor submittals, and tracks the timeliness of submittals due from the contractor
- Evaluate contractor’s proposed submittal substitutions and change order proposals with construction engineering implications and recommend disposition of the request
- Review the contractor’s monthly pay request accurately to represent the work performed
- Ensures materials are properly accounted for, in acceptable condition and stored correctly
- Prepare and submit a Monthly Progress Report summarizing the status of construction projects
- Support all contract administration matters, including negotiation of modifications and/or claims
- Participate in project meetings and conferences and prepare minutes of the project meetings
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications To Be Successful In The Role
- Must possess a Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (ITS) or Final Top Secret (TS) clearance
- Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or Architecture from an accredited university in the United States
- At least 7 years of experience on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value
- Professional License (PE) is preferred and acceptable in lieu of a degree
- Preferably with overseas experience
- Must be able to understand and interpret drawings and understand the principals as connected with other disciplines
- Develop working knowledge of all technical requirements of the project
- Able to provide Quality Assurance for ongoing construction projects
- Knowledgeable and experienced in OBO projects with expert knowledge in envelope installation
- With good understanding of the Embassy organization and working in an active Embassy that must remain operational
- Experienced in Projnet and reviewing construction submittals and AE drawings
- Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations (EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc)
- Must be knowledgeable on international codes
- Able to review contractor submittals
- Experienced in Requests for Information (RFI) assessments and appropriate responses
- Able to coordinate the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
- Experienced in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
COVID 19 PROTOCOL: Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to comply with all Federal guidelines regarding vaccination for all employees and contractors (as applicable in the respective U.S. State or outlying area). Please refer to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors for more information.
Why Planate?
Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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.
Full-Time Employees Enjoy The Following Benefits
- Travel and housing allowance
- Post differential
- Medical insurance
- 401K plan eligibility upon hire
- Health and Savings Account plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Offering
- Training and Development
- License/Certification support
- Recognition and Rewards program
- Travel Insurance
Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.
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!
How to Apply
Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.
2.) Architect
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in the South East Asia and East Africa, that provides 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.
This is a 12-month project under the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The project is described as a building envelope rehabilitation and interior restoration of the Chancery and Recreation Centre buildings.
The Project Architect will provide OBO/Freetown a full range of critical architectural and construction quality assurance, management and technical oversight of the Freetown Façade MCI project. This position will be responsible for performing technical inspections, monitoring the contractor’s quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance. This position is established to support, assist and ensure the completion of the Freetown Project in accordance with the contract requirements.
Our salary scale for the position is $100,000 to $140,000 per year. The offer will depend on candidate's qualifications and years of experience
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
- Review engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the design parameters
- Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed and executed properly
- Perform quality assurance tasks, ensure contractor’s work is properly inspected, corrective actions have been done, review contractor submittals and resolve conflicts
- Monitor the contractor’s quality assurance and safety program
- Monitor construction project schedule and provide weekly progress reports
- Perform technical inspections of the architectural elements of the project
- Prepare construction reports detailing the progress and identify any problem with the process in relation with the architecture work
- Formulate and recommend architectural solutions to problems
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications To Be Successful In The Role
- Must possess a Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (ITS) or Final Top Secret (TS) clearance
- Degree in Architecture from an accredited university in the United States
- At least 7 years of experience on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value
- Professional License (RA) is preferred and acceptable in lieu of a degree
- Preferably with overseas experience
- Must be able to understand and interpret drawings and understand the principals as connected with other disciplines
- Develop working knowledge of all technical requirements of the project
- Able to provide Quality Assurance for ongoing construction projects
- Knowledgeable and experienced in OBO projects with expert knowledge in envelope installation
- With good understanding of the Embassy organization and working in an active Embassy that must remain operational
- Experienced in Projnet and reviewing construction submittals and drawings
- Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations (EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc)
- Must be knowledgeable on international codes
- Able to review contractor submittals
- Experienced in Requests for Information (RFI) assessments and appropriate responses
- Able to coordinate the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
- Experienced in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an architecture perspective
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
COVID 19 PROTOCOL: Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to comply with all Federal guidelines regarding vaccination for all employees and contractors (as applicable in the respective U.S. State or outlying area). Please refer to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors for more information.
Why Planate?
Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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.
Full-Time Employees Enjoy The Following Benefits
- Travel and housing allowance
- Post differential
- Medical insurance
- 401K plan eligibility upon hire
- Health and Savings Account plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Offering
- Training and Development
- License/Certification support
- Recognition and Rewards program
- Travel Insurance
Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.
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!
How to Apply
Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.
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