Project Controls Engineer (Nairobi, Kenya) Job at Planate Management Group, New Mexico

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  • Planate Management Group
  • New Mexico

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.

We are seeking a Project Controls Engineer that will support the Nairobi CAA Project construction of a new CAA building in addition to the existing chancery. You willmanage construction project controls including cost and schedule management reporting contract administration submittals payment reviews contract modifications estimates documentation and coordination with the Project Director/COR and project team.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract and the contract duration is three years.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle full construction project controls including cost and schedule management reporting change orders submittals and commercial construction documentation using MS Office and Primavera.
  • Manage Nairobi office operations related to contract cost and schedule performance.
  • Prepare and maintain reports control documents daily logs meeting minutes and project records.
  • Ensure compliance with all contracts administrative requirements and deliverables.
  • Monitor contractor performance including submittals as-built drawings monthly payments and construction progress.
  • Review and evaluate contract modifications claims and Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) including quantity take-offs.
  • Support contract administration by interpreting contract requirements and assisting in negotiations.
  • Coordinate with the Project Director/COR and project team in meetings inspections and administrative matters.
  • Mentor administrative staff and provide overall support to project control functions.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering (any discipline) Engineering Management Construction Management or Construction Engineering if hired under the engineering labor category or seven (7) years of PCE experience in lieu of bachelors degree.
  • Must have seven (7) years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
  • Full range of construction project controls report drafting and production (MS Office Suite) cost management schedule management (Primavera) change order management submittal management and commercial construction required.
  • U.S. Embassy construction program experience (preferred).
  • Overseas experience is required.
  • Preferred certifications: Certified Cost Consultant Certified Cost Engineer Certified Cost Technician or a Certified Estimating Professional scheduling professional.
  • Experience in Primavera.
  • Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations i.e. EMOSHA etc.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite i.e. PowerPoint Excel and Word (required).
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

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

Wed love for you to be a part of our Global workforce helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every clients mission!

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Worldwide, Overseas

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