Design Architect (Naples, Italy)

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.

We are seeking an experienced Design Architect that will support support Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC). You will provide architectural design services, coordinate multidisciplinary projects, and ensure designs comply with DoD, Navy, applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.

This position is contingent upon the award of contract. If awarded, the anticipated period of performance will be approximately five years with six months potential extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide architectural design services for new construction and renovation projects in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate architectural designs for multi-disciplinary/trade, vertical, and horizontal construction projects.
• Review and develop technical engineering drawings, Statements of Work (SOWs), and contract modifications.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with related engineering disciplines and assess their impact on project design.
• Apply DoD and Navy design criteria, guide specifications, policies, IBC, NFPA 101, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, federal, and host nation laws, codes, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project design activities to ensure successful and timely completion within schedule and budget.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and recommendations for Government personnel.
• Use architectural design, drafting, analysis, and project management software to develop and manage design deliverables.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture earned through completion of a course of studies accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or international equivalent, supplemented by substantial hands-on facilities design experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional, architectural code-compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design, on U.S. Department of Defense or similar government agency projects.
• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts on architectural design.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English (CEFR C1 level preferred, minimum B2).
• Must successfully pass required security background investigations.

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:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• 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!

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