Architect - Kuwait, Planate Management Group, Laurel, MD
Planate Management Group -
Laurel, MD,
US
Architect - Kuwait
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
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.
The Architect shall provide new construction architectural design services.
This position will be based in Kuwait and requires a Secret Clearance.
Key responsibilities:
Qualifications To be successful in the role:
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.
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.
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!
The Architect shall provide new construction architectural design services.
This position will be based in Kuwait and requires a Secret Clearance.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide new construction architectural design services including concept and project development and scoping
- Prepare floor plans, elevations, schematics and renderings
- Provide various pre-design services which may include conducting feasibility and environmental impact studies
- Select a site or specify the requirements the design must meet
- Prepare drawings and present ideas for the client to review
- Develop final construction plans that show the building's appearance as well as details for its construction
- Follow and assess compliance with building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other ordinances
- Promptly execute necessary changes throughout the planning and design processes
- Responsible for selected construction inspections, quality control, submittal reviews
- Attends meetings as required
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Qualifications To be successful in the role:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance; note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program
- Registered Architect (RA) license preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years' working experience in the design/construction field and be capable of providing new construction architectural services including concept and project development and scoping, preparation of floor plans, elevations, schematics and renderings.
- The architectural service provider must be proficient in AutoCAD 2012 or later and other Architect-Engineer graphic software.
- Experience in developing plans, statements of work, designs, specifications, cost estimates and scheduling for facility engineering projects.
- Knowledge in the practical application of engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- Ability to make decisions independently on facility design problems and methods.
- Provide justifications, cost estimations and monitors progress for all assigned projects.
- Knowledge of IBC, NFPA, NETA, NEC, and other related codes and standards.
- Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
- Ability to work as part of an engineering team.
- Proficient in creating designs simple enough for local construction contractors to complete and meet the requirements of the PWS.
- Excellent communications, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
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.
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.
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!