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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Representative to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the Barkley Turbine Generator Rehabilitation Project. As Senior Construction Representative you will be responsible for field inspections, quality assurance, and construction oversight, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

This role requires a highly skilled professional with extensive field experience, technical expertise, and the ability to mentor junior staff while working closely with contractors and USACE personnel.

Project: Barkley Turbine Generator Rehabilitation

Location: Barkley Lock & Dam, Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Schedule: Full-time, on-site | 40 hours per week

Start Date: Mid-September 2025

Contract Term: 12 months, with four (4) additional 12-month extension options

Key Responsibilities:

•           Perform on-site construction inspections to verify workmanship, materials, and compliance with plans, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Review contractor quality control reports, test results, and as-built drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide daily Quality Assurance Reports (QARs) through USACE’s RMS system, documenting inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Participate in technical reviews, construction conferences, safety meetings, and risk assessments.
• Verify contractor adherence to USACE 3-phase quality control system and OSHA/EM 385-1-1 safety standards.
• Support reviews of submittals, progress payments, and as-built documentation.
• Conduct labor standard compliance interviews and payroll reviews.
• Track and report on deficiencies, RFIs, and contractor responses.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff on construction inspection and QA/QC practices.
• Prepare and finalize official correspondence and inspection documentation for USACE

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

•          Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with demonstrated expertise in field inspections and quality assurance.
•           Strong working knowledge of:

                       o USACE Safety & Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)

                       o OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations

                       o Proven ability to interpret and review plans, specifications, and as-built drawings.

                       o Experience preparing inspection reports, identifying deficiencies, and coordinating      corrective actions.

•           Education/Certification Requirements:

                       o High School Diploma (required)

                       o OSHA 30 Certification (required)

                       o Valid Driver’s License (required)

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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. 

Employees enjoy the following benefits:

• 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

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!