Senior Engineer; Chicago, IL

Senior Engineer (Chicago, IL)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia and Orlando, Florida, with technical support centers in Southeast Asia and East Africa. PMG provides program management, facilities engineering, design, infrastructure management, and construction services worldwide, supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

We are looking for a licensed professional Engineer 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.

Note: 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 Engineering.
• Must be a Professional Engineer (PE).
• 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 the opportunity to work for a global company that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) 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 and 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!