Senior Architect; Chicago, IL

Overview

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida, with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa. PMG provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide, including planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and other US federal agencies.

We are looking for a licensed professional Architect to lead the design and construction oversight for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (VAMC), Chicago, IL Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade project. As an Architect, you will ensure that construction activities comply with VA standards, federal and state codes, and project requirements, while supporting quality assurance, cost control, and schedule management.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract with the proposal submission due on January 20, 2026. Project duration: one year plus two option years.

• Review and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform constructability reviews and assess impacts on hospital operations.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and change orders; provide recommendations to the COR.
• Conduct inspections for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Provide guidance on design modifications, value engineering, and long-lead items.
• Attend weekly/monthly progress meetings and prepare project status reports.
• Supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary personnel as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• Must be a Registered Architect (RA)
• Minimum 10 years of combined design and construction experience in active medical facilities
• Experience with VA Design Manuals, Specifications, and TIL
• Knowledge of construction contract documents, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling
• Proven ability to supervise and manage personnel across disciplines

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 offers an opportunity to work for a global company where you are part of a team that provides planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional services solutions globally. We take care of our own – personally and professionally.

• 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

Planate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.