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 Construction Manager that will support support Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC). You will manage and monitor multidisciplinary construction projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective completion and compliance with technical, quality, scheduling, and safety requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award of the contract. If awarded, the anticipated period of performance will be approximately five years with six months potential extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of construction concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering projects, including the design, layout, and supervision of construction operations.
• Review technical engineering specifications and statements of work covering complex and diverse engineering designs or changes to contract documents.
• Apply construction management skills in schedule management, budget or cost management, cost-loaded schedules, and earned value reporting.
• Monitor construction projects to support successful and timely completion with respect to schedule and budget.
• Apply the three-phases of control and Construction Quality Management process.
• Use Primavera scheduling software and/or other construction scheduling software packages, including logic networking, critical path scheduling, and cost loading.
• Report on the progress and outcome of technical assignments and present recommendations to Government personnel in fluent English.
• Apply safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, and regulations as they relate to engineering performance requirements and as outlined in EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR, and host nation safety requirements.
• Perform assigned duties in extreme heat or cold, confined spaces, climbing, and while using fall protection equipment, as required by the PWS.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, construction management, construction science, or building construction from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Host Nation. Bachelor of Arts degrees do not qualify.
• The specific degree requirement is exempt for Licensed/Certified Engineers-in-Training (EITs) or candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in the U.S., Registered Architects in the U.S., and Registered/licensed Professional Foreign Engineers or Architects.
• Registration or certification as a Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) is desirable but not required.
• Current certification of successful completion within the past five (5) years of the USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors course, or completion within 90 days of task order award.
• Knowledge of the three phases of control and Construction Quality Management process.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English at CEFR C1 level preferred, minimum B2.
• Must be physically capable of performing the tasks outlined in the PWS, including strenuous activity, outdoor work in extreme heat or cold, working in confined spaces, climbing, and using fall protection equipment.
• Record of completion of the full 40-hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Course (NAVFAC or USACE) or completion within 90 days of task order award. The eight-hour online course is not an acceptable alternative.
• Must successfully pass required security background investigations.

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!