Architect

Overview

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 South East Asia and East Africa, providing program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate supports the US Department of Defense (DOD) and other US federal agencies with planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services.

The Architect will support Planate Management Group’s Global Technical Support Center (GTSC) in providing design plans for activities covering all aspects of architectural work. This position is on-call and will be assigned to various project locations.

• Perform design work for new construction, renovations, and improvement projects for real property facilities
• Interpret and adapt traditional methods and approaches in developing design calculations, layouts, drawings, and specifications that support project objectives and standards
• Responsible for selected construction inspections, quality control, and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction managers
• Develop cost estimates and time schedules, review and analyze preliminary and final designs, plans, and specifications for technical efficiency and adequacy
• Prepare necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets, and status reports and prepare final construction drawings suitable for obtaining qualified bids from Contractors
• Perform detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications
• Inspect installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards
• Use computer-assisted engineering software (AutoCAD, coordination studies, load analysis) to perform engineering tasks as assigned
• Support the different divisions with scope, programming, and scheduling definition
• Provide quality assurance for ongoing projects, and serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers in the division
• Adapt to current and latest architectural innovations
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

• Graduate and registered Architect
• Minimum of 8-10 years in design and field experience
• Experience and familiarity with Federal building design criteria and construction guide specifications is an advantage
• Willing to learn and adapt to various situations; multi-tasker
• Adequate relevant training
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and a creative approach to new technologies
• Possess a Philippine passport and a driver’s license

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 offers an opportunity to work for a Global company where you are part of a team that is 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.

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