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Join Planate Management Group (PMG), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), as a Senior Construction Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure upgrades at the Columbia Veterans Affairs Medical Center. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in enhancing healthcare facilities to support the missions of the US Department of Defense and federal agencies worldwide.

In this full-time position, you will oversee critical engineering aspects of healthcare infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and compliance at every stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review engineering drawings and specifications throughout all design phases for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct constructability reviews of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and structural systems designs.
• Ensure engineering designs meet Government standards and project requirements.
• Analyze shop drawings and assess the availability of labor and materials for engineered systems.
• Validate Architect/Engineer (A/E) cost estimates for project components.
• Monitor project budgets, including costs and projections related to construction.
• Provide insights on engineering schedules, budgets, and project feasibility to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Advise on long-lead items for MEP systems.
• Identify engineering conflicts or discrepancies in contract documents and work to resolve them.
• Review change order requests, assessing impacts on scope, schedule, and costs.
• Conduct daily inspections of engineering work to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Monitor contractor compliance with labor standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate Project Tracking Reports (PTR) with timely updates.
• Assist with procurement activities following Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Evaluate contractor pay applications against completed work.
• Update master schedules monthly in coordination with General Contractors and A/Es.
• Provide weekly status reports on engineering project aspects.
• Document and report on testing and commissioning of building systems.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) from an accredited institution and at least 6 years of relevant experience (or 15 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree).
• A minimum of 3 years in construction management or engineering oversight.
• A strong background in technical construction management and administration.
• Experience with MEP systems in healthcare facilities preferred.
• Proficient in reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction standards.
• Ability to work full-time on-site, with potential evening hours (5pm-5am EDT).
• Must complete 30-hour OSHA Safety Training within 60 days of hire.
• Must be a lawful U.S. resident and eligible for employment (no visa sponsorship available).

Why Choose Planate?

At Planate, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're a premier partner in planning and engineering solutions worldwide, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our global workforce.

Full-Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

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

We look forward to having you as part of our team, contributing to impactful projects that support our clients' missions!