Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer thatwill support the Nairobi CAA Project construction of a new CAA building in addition to the existing chancerywith a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and the management and technical oversight of the Nairobi CAA project. You will perform technical inspections of mechanical work monitor the contractors quality control program and review project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide engineering quality assurance and technical oversight for the Nairobi CAA project.
  • Inspect mechanical work monitor contractor quality control and safety programs and ensure compliance with contract documents.
  • Ensure construction is executed in accordance with approved design documents.
  • Interpret design and construction drawings narratives and calculations.
  • Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance and coordination with other disciplines.
  • Conduct site inspections to verify proper installation and execution of construction works.
  • Perform QA reviews of materials submittals inspections and corrective actions and resolve technical issues.
  • Monitor construction progress against the schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations.
  • Prepare construction reports assess issues evaluate contractor remedies and propose solutions.
  • Review A/E design documents and perform QA within area of expertise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director/COR.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering orshall hold a high School Diploma.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant construction experience.
  • Excellent writing skills and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
  • Able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations.
  • Experience with Building Automation Systems monitor controls and disconnects general plumbing water/sewage treatment power generation.
  • Must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline.
  • Basic understanding of the principles of his/her engineering discipline and how it fits in with other engineering disciplines.
  • Able to review shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines is necessary.
  • Construction on the Nairobi CAA will be performed to U.S. standards; should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures.
  • 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

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