Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in Southeast Asia and East Africa, that provide 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.

The Lead Architect will be responsible for leading all architectural design activities across infrastructure projects, including design briefs, conceptual design, design development, and preparation of working drawings. The role requires strong technical leadership to ensure designs meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, while supporting the successful delivery of complex, multi‑sector infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities:

·       Lead and manage the architectural design process, from concept development through detailed design and construction documentation.

·       Prepare and review design briefs, conceptual designs, design development outputs, and working drawings.

·       Ensure architectural designs comply with local regulations, codes, and statutory requirements.

·       Coordinate architectural inputs with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

·       Review designs to ensure alignment with project objectives, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements.

·       Support implementation of works under complex quality and safety management plans.

·       Provide technical leadership and oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

 Qualifications To be successful in the role: 

• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in architectural design development and design review for infrastructure projects, including: Housing, Healthcare facilities, Institutional buildings, Critical infrastructure.
• At least three (3) years of experience serving in a Lead Architect role.
• Extensive experience supporting or overseeing implementation of works under complex quality and safety plans.
• A master’s degree in architecture with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, OR A bachelor’s degree in architecture with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Possession of a valid Professional Certification authorizing architectural practice for CC2 or CC3 category buildings/structures.
• Strong architectural design leadership and coordination skills
• Excellent understanding of building regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage complex design processes and multidisciplinary teams

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.  

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