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Planate Management Group is 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.
The Engineering Technician will be responsible for providing technical assistance in answering requests for information (RFI) from construction contractors. Also, administer the Construction Quality Management Program as required in the construction contract specifications.
The work of assignment will be in New Orleans, LA. This is contingent on the award of the contract.
Key responsibilities:
Maintain proper construction contract document files according to NAVFAC standards
Review and comment on plans and specifications and provide constructability review comments during construction contract development
Make visits to project sites to obtain information on facility/site conditions and develop recommendations during project development
Coordinate and attend post-award kickoff meetings (PAK) and pre-construction conferences (PreCon)
Schedule, conduct, and document regular progress meetings and other construction related project meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and resolve issues
Prepare project status reports when directed using NAVFAC enterprise contract management system formatting (to be provided by Contracting Officers Representative (COR))
Coordinate construction operations between contractors, station personnel, and other government agencies and make recommendations for corrections
Use and prepare standard template documents for correspondence to construction contractors for deviations from contract schedule or quality
Provide technical assistance in answering requests for information (RFI) from construction contractors
Review and monitor project schedules for construction progress with emphasis on milestone completion dates, phasing requirements work flow, material deliveries, test dates, etc.
Administer technical aspects of construction contract modifications (prepare cost estimates, review cost proposals, assist contract specialist or contracting officer in negotiations, prepare modification packages for processing by contracting officer)
Administer the Construction Quality Management Program as required in the construction contract specifications
Monitor the construction contractors performance of required material testing and analysis in accordance with the contract requirements, review for compliance and make recommendations for corrections
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications to be successful in the role:
At least 3 years as an engineering technician, superintendent, or quality control/quality assurance manager or representative
Current certification of successful completion of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)/Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Construction Quality Management for Contractors course
Demonstrated knowledge of the three-phases of control Quality Management process
Demonstrated sound understanding of construction concepts, principles and practices applicable to civil, mechanical, electrical, and/or environmental projects and the design, layout, and supervision of construction operations
Able to review and interpret technical engineering specifications and statements of work covering complex and diverse engineering designs or changes to the contract documents
Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods and construction management skills as demonstrated through relevant construction and/or construction management experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Primavera scheduling software and/or other construction scheduling software packages
Demonstrated knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws and regulations as they relate to engineering performance requirements and as outlined in the EM-385-1-1 and 29 CFR
Current certification of successful completion of EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Course (NAVFAC or USACE) is required
Ability to write and speak English fluently
Must be US Citizen and able to obtain government security clearance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
