Senior Architect/Engineer — Federal Healthcare Construction Lead

Planate Management Group; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan eligibility upon hire

Health and Savings Account plan

Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group is seeking a Senior Architect/Engineer to lead construction oversight of the Miami VA Medical Center project, ensuring design and construction meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

You will provide senior-level technical guidance to government stakeholders, review design documents, and coordinate with contractors while maintaining compliance with VA standards, FAR, NFPA, and OSHA in a large healthcare facility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or 14 years of directly related experience.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with chiller utility plants in federal or healthcare facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of VA standards, FAR, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction oversight, inspection, and quality assurance activities.
• Provide technical review of design documents, submittals, and change orders.
• Monitor project schedule, cost, and progress; recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare progress reports, inspection reports, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and government representatives.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and financial tracking of project activities.
• Lead meetings, prepare minutes, and manage project communication logs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (VA, FAR, NFPA, OSHA).
• Mentor team members and provide senior-level technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

14+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Planate Management Group is seeking a Senior Architect/Engineer to lead construction oversight of the Miami VA Medical Center project, ensuring design and construction meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

You will provide senior-level technical guidance to government stakeholders, review design documents, and coordinate with contractors while maintaining compliance with VA standards, FAR, NFPA, and OSHA in a large healthcare facility environment.