Senior Construction Engineer/ 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 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.
As a Senior Architect/Engineer, you will be the senior technical lead responsible for construction management oversight of the Chiller Plant System and Chilled and Condenser Water System Repair/Replace at the Miami VA Medical Center. You will ensure project delivery meets quality, cost, and schedule objectives while serving as a subject matter expert to government stakeholders on all aspects of design and construction.
This position is contingent upon the award of the contract, and the contract duration is one year with three option years.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead construction oversight, inspection, and quality assurance activities
Provide technical review of design documents, submittals, and change orders
Monitor project schedule, cost, and progress; recommend corrective actions
Prepare progress reports, inspection reports, and construction documentation
Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and government representatives
Support budgeting, cost control, and financial tracking of project activities
Lead meetings, prepare minutes, and manage project communication logs
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (VA, FAR, NFPA, OSHA)
Mentor team members and provide senior-level technical guidance
Qualifications to be successful in the role:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or 14 years of directly related experience in lieu of bachelor's degree
Licensed Architect or Engineer in the State of Florida
Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects
Experience with chiller utility plants in federal or healthcare facilities preferred
Strong knowledge of construction documents, scheduling, and cost management
Demonstrated knowledge of VA standards, FAR, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

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!