Expeditionary Project Manager (Naples, Italy)

Planate Management Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan eligibility upon hire

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Planate Management Group is seeking an Expeditionary Project Manager to oversee U.S. Navy facilities projects in Naples, Italy. You will manage all phases of project execution, ensuring compliance and quality across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering, a minimum of 5 years experience in project management, and a valid U.S. driver's license. Benefits include medical, 401(k) eligibility, paid holidays, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of architectural or engineering design experience, including Federal Agency facilities projects.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through planning, design, construction, and close-out phases.
• Provide professional support for facilities development of Navy projects.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses and cost estimates.

Skills

Architectural design experience

Engineering and facilities design experience

Project management support

Compliance with DoD regulations

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

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 Expeditionary Project Manager that will support U.S. Navy facilities and infrastructure projects based at the Government facilities onboard NSA Naples, Italy. You will manage projects throughout the planning, design, construction, and closeout phases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant projects on time and within budget.

This position is contingent upon contract award. If awarded, the contract will have a potential period of performance of up to five (5) years.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide professional architectural, engineering, and project management support for the planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, demolition, space utilization, and facilities development of Navy and Supported Command projects.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, calculations, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house, design-bid-build, and design-build projects.
• Review third‑party designs and provide recommendations on programming, space planning, sustainable design, code compliance, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders to ensure coordinated, code‑compliant project delivery and successful project execution.
• Manage projects through all phases, including initiation, planning, design, construction, and close‑out, with responsibilities for governance, quality assurance, scheduling, cost estimating, funds management, monitoring and reporting.
• Conduct construction site visits and inspections to monitor progress, quality, safety and contractor compliance with contract requirements.
• Manage submittals, draft Requests for Information (RFIs), review contractor schedules, analyze schedule impacts and recommend corrective actions to support timely project completion.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, value‑engineering analyses, contract modifications and technical evaluations to support budgeting, negotiations and project decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), NAVFAC, International Building Code (IBC), Life Safety Code and other applicable regulations, standards and safety requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations while supporting project planning, budgeting, team coordination and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• If an Architect: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB‑accredited program or NCARB‑approved equivalent, with at least 5 years of architectural design experience, including new construction, renovation and repair projects and at least 1 year on Federal Agency facilities projects. Registered Architect (RA) licensure is desirable.
• If an Engineer: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program, with at least 5 years of engineering and facilities design experience for new construction, renovation and repair projects, including at least 1 year on Federal Agency Capital Improvement projects. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is desirable.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

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 offers you the experience of 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 and vision insurance
• 401(k) 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 and 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!