Senior Engineer/Architect (PE/RA) (Miami, FL)

Planate Management Group

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Training & Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group seeks a Senior Architect/Engineer to lead construction oversight for the Miami VA Medical Center, ensuring design and construction meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives. You will serve as a senior SME to government stakeholders across VA standards and federal regulations.

This role is contingent on contract award, with a one-year duration and up to three option years. Strong leadership and coordination skills are essential for success in this federal healthcare

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or 14 years of directly related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
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.

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

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

VA/FAR/NFPA/OSHA standards

Education

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

14 years of directly related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree

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.

As a Senior Architect/Engineer, you will be the senior technical lead responsible for construction management oversight of the Chiller Plant System and Chilled and Condenser Water System Repair/Replace at the Miami VA Medical Center. You will ensure project delivery meets quality, cost, and schedule objectives while serving as a subject matter expert to government stakeholders on all aspects of design and construction.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract, and the contract duration is one year with three option years.

Key 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

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or 14 years of directly related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree
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 construction documents, scheduling, and cost management
Demonstrated knowledge of VA standards, FAR, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 opens you to an experience 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: