Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide 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 an Architect, you will serve as the project architect for the major rehabilitation of Athens chancery. You will be providing critical architectural and construction quality assurance and technical oversight. Your responsibilities will include technical inspections, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and ensuring compliance with project drawings and specifications. This role is essential to support and assist OBO/Athens in achieving project success.

　　Key responsibilities:

　　Perform technical inspections of architectural elements and ensure that there is compliance with design parameters.

　　Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.

　　Monitor construction progress, submit weekly progress reports, and provide recommendations based on technical reviews.

　　Conduct quality assurance tasks by inspecting and ensuring corrective actions are taken.

　　Review contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements.

　　Monitor the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program.

　　Provide technical inspections of architectural elements and interpret discipline-specific drawings.

　　Identify and resolve coordination issues with other disciplines.

　　Prepare construction reports detailing progress and provide solutions for identified problems.

　　Work collaboratively with the Project Director and Construction Manager.

　　Maintain a current working knowledge of U.S. standards, acceptable products, and procedures.

　　Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

　　Qualifications to be successful in the role: 

　　Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited U.S. university (or equivalent experience).

　　Minimum of seven (7) years experience on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value; Overseas experience is preferred.

　　Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (ITS), or Final Top Secret (TS) clearance issued by DCSA is required.

　　Must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations.

　　Knowledge of International Codes and Construction Safety regulations (e.g., EM 385-1-1, OSHA).

　　Must have experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

　　Strong ability to interpret drawings, conduct technical inspections, and resolve construction-related issues.

　　Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)

　　Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.

　　Why Planate?

　　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 Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

　　Full-Time employees enjoy the following benefits:

　　Medical insurance

　　401K plan eligibility upon hire

　　Health and Savings Account plan

　　Life 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

　　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!