Engineering Technician (Iceland)

Planate Management Group•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Technician to join our team Keflavik, Iceland. As an Engineering Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with government contracts and safety requirements, providing technical assistance, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the construction process. This will be an onsite assignment in Iceland.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience as an Engineering Technician, superintendent, or quality control/assurance manager on Department of Navy or other Department of Defense construction projects.
Strong knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, and/or environmental construction practices.
Ability to review and understand complex engineering specifications and contracts.
Experience monitoring construction schedules, milestones, and contractor compliance.
Fluency in English (CEFR level C1 preferred, B2 minimum).
Physical ability to perform tasks in extreme environments, including working in confined spaces, climbing, and using fall protection equipment.
Completion of the 40-hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Course (or within 90 days of starting) and Construction Quality Management for Contractors course.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Icelandic is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular visits to project sites to verify compliance with construction contracts, designs, safety protocols, and UFC requirements.
Prepare and submit Quality Assurance Reports (QARs) for each visit.
Attend key project meetings, including post-award, weekly QC/Owners Meetings, and construction conferences, ensuring government representation when required.
Review and provide feedback on technical and administrative submittals, including Quality Control Plans, safety plans, schedules, and test reports.
Monitor construction contractor compliance with quality and safety requirements, documenting any corrective actions needed.
Review construction contractor daily reports, analyze project schedules for construction progress, and ensure adherence to contract milestones.
Provide technical assistance in resolving Requests for Information (RFIs) from contractors and monitor material testing for contract compliance.
Assist in scheduling outages to prevent work stoppages and ensure efficient coordination between contractor, client, and tenant operations.
Oversee the closeout process, including punch list completion, testing of major systems, and final acceptance, while ensuring as-built drawings and OMSI manuals are updated and completed on time.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.