Piping Inspector

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.

We're looking for a highly skilled Piping Inspector to join our team in Cagayan De Oro. This versatile role requires a solid background in construction, with specific expertise in Port and Marine Infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency across multiple project phases, including design, quality assurance/control (QA/QC), and construction management (CM).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake review, provision of comments and approval of the Contractor’s technical submissions to verify and confirm conformance with the Employer’s Requirements, Performance & General Specifications, Technical Specifications and alignment with well-established international practices


• Detailed engineering design calculations, specifications, design reports, design drawings, approved for construction (AFC) drawings


• All construction-related technical submissions, i.e work method statements, requests for approvals (RFA), material approval requests (MAR), quality inspections requests (QIR), variations, claims, etc.


• Provide construction supervision and technical support throughout the construction works contract period and, ultimately, verify that the works are completed in accordance with the Employer’s Requirements, General & Performance Specifications and Technical Specifications


• Verify proper pile installation techniques, including alignment, plumbness, depth, cutoff levels, and concrete pouring procedures for bored piles


•  Identify and document any defects, non-conformances, or deviations from plans, coordinating with the site team for immediate rectification.


•  Inspect pile caps and pile foundations for correct reinforcement placement, formwork, and concrete quality

Qualifications to be successful in the role: 

• Expertise in the naval industry


• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. At least 5 years of experience in handling port projects


• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a Piping Inspector or in a related quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) role within the construction or industrial sector. Has experience in Port / Marine Infrastructure Design and Construction


• Demonstrated expertise in Port and Marine Infrastructure projects, specifically with piping systems related to fuel lines, water systems, fire suppression, drainage, and other utility lines in a marine environment


• Proven experience across all project phases, including material inspection, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning of piping systems


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills


• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a consulting role

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 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!