2 Construction Engineering Technicians (Grand Junction, CO)

Planate Management Group

Carson City (NV)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K plan eligibility

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Job summary

Planate Management Group seeks a Construction Engineering Technician to support the VA Hospital Grand Junction, CO on-site under contract with Davenergy. You will monitor contractor adherence to plans and schedule, report to management, and ensure safety and quality across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have an engineering technician background with construction inspection experience, OSHA training, and ability to read construction documents.

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent in construction trades; or 10 years related experience.
3 years of experience as an engineering technician with inspection and contractor oversight.
Ability to organize project documents and produce progress reports.
Knowledge of local codes, safety rules, and quality control processes.
Reading and interpreting construction documents; OSHA 30-hour preferred.

Responsibilities

Document construction progress and support QC tests and inspections.
Assist the client by advising on required management actions.
Monitor means and methods of contractor; ensure safety and quality compliance.
Conduct field inspections to verify design, UFCs, and safety requirements.
Identify deficiencies and work with team to resolve issues.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Documentation

Progress reports

Issue tracking

Codes and safety

Issue resolution

RFI management

Scheduling

Cost control

Healthcare facility experience

Reading construction docs

Education

Associate degree or trade school/apprenticeship

10 years related experience substitute

Tools

OSHA 30-hour

Job description

Planate Management Groupis a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA with a technical support center in the Philippines 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.

We are looking for Construction Engineering Technicians to support the VA Hospital Grand Junction, under contract with Davenergy. You will represent Planate to our clients by providing information and reports, as required. This position is responsible for monitoring contract compliance of contractors in the completion of construction work and project schedule on behalf of the facility owner for multiple projects, and reports on key issues to the management team.

The work assignment will be on-site in Grand Junction, CO at a medical facility.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure documentation of construction progress and supports the construction manager in the execution of quality-control tests and inspections
Supports the Construction Superintendent in advising the client on required management actions
Monitors the means and methods of the construction contractor, monitoring compliance with contractual, safety, and quality requirements
Perform field inspections to review the construction work and review compliance with the design, UFC’s and safety requirements
Identifies and tracks deficiencies and deviations from plans; works with the construction team to mitigate and resolve
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications To be successful in the role:

Associate Degree or graduate of an accredited Trade School or formal construction apprenticeship program
The educational requirement may be substituted by 10 years of directly related experience
3 years of experience as an engineering technician including inspection and contractor oversight activities associated with facilities (i.e., buildings, structures, equipment, systems, etc.)
Ability to organize project documents, develop progress reports, and document issues
Understanding of local codes and requirements, safety requirements, and quality control processes
Experience tracking the resolution of quality and safety issues, and supporting management in the resolution of those issues
Familiarity with handling project management documents such as RFI, change orders, submittals logs, etc.
Field knowledge of safety, scheduling, and cost control is desired
Healthcare Facility experience is preferred
Ability to read and interpret construction documents
Current OSHA 30-hour training certificate desired