Engineering Technician (Grand Junction, CO)

Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA with a technical support center in the Philippines 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.

The Construction Engineering Technician will represent Planate to our clients by providing information and reports, as required. This position is responsible for monitoring contract compliance of contractors in the completion of construction work and project schedule on behalf of the facility owner for multiple projects, and reports on key issues to the management team.

The work assignment will be on-site in  Grand Junction, CO at a medical facility.

 Key responsibilities:

• Ensure documentation of construction progress and supports the construction manager in the execution of quality-control tests and inspections


• Supports the Construction Superintendent in advising the client on required management actions


• Monitors the means and methods of the construction contractor, monitoring compliance with contractual, safety, and quality requirements


• Perform field inspections to review the construction work and review compliance with the design, UFC’s and safety requirements


• Identifies and tracks deficiencies and deviations from plans; works with the construction team to mitigate and resolve


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

 Qualifications To be successful in the role:

• Associate Degree or graduate of an accredited Trade School or formal construction apprenticeship program


• The educational requirement may be substituted by 10 years of directly related experience


• 3 years of experience as an engineering technician including inspection and contractor oversight activities associated with facilities (i.e., buildings, structures, equipment, systems, etc.)


• Ability to organize project documents, develop progress reports, and document issues


• Understanding of local codes and requirements, safety requirements, and quality control processes


• Experience tracking the resolution of quality and safety issues, and supporting management in the resolution of those issues


• Familiarity with handling project management documents such as RFI, change orders, submittals logs, etc.


• Field knowledge of safety, scheduling, and cost control is desired


• Healthcare Facility experience is preferred


• Ability to read and interpret construction documents


• Current OSHA 30-hour training certificate desired

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.

Full-Time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical/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!