Civil Engineer (Athens, Greece)
Apply NowCompany: Planate Management Group
Location: Orlando, FL 32828
Description:
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're seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join a U.S. Government-backed major rehabilitation project in Athens, Greece. This long-term assignment requires top-tier engineering expertise and on-site construction oversight to ensure delivery of a project aligned with U.S. codes and international quality standards.
As the Civil Engineer on this high-profile project, you'll serve as the technical authority and on-site QA/QC lead for civil and structural components. You will support the U.S. Department of State's OBO team by ensuring the contractor's work complies with all contract specifications and applicable codes, managing documentation, and contributing to progress reporting and conflict resolution.
Location: Athens, Greece
Duration: 24 months 50 hours/week (Overtime up to 10 hours/week with approval)
Clearance Required: Final Secret (Interim or Final Top Secret preferred)
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct technical inspections and quality assurance for all civil/structural works
Ensure compliance with construction documents, design calculations, and U.S. engineering standards
Review shop drawings and submittals, and evaluate contractor compliance
Monitor the contractor's quality control and safety programs
Observe on-site construction, identify non-compliance, and recommend corrective actions
Analyze project progress versus schedule and prepare detailed weekly and monthly reports
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve coordination issues
Participate in RFIs, change order reviews, and preparation of IGEs
Maintain accurate records including RFIs, inspections, and submittals logs
Support audits and final commissioning of civil works
Advise the Project Director/Construction Manager with engineering solutions when issues arise
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a U.S.-accredited institution (required); PE license may substitute
7+ years of construction experience on projects of comparable scope and value
Prior overseas construction experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of international building codes and U.S. construction standards
Must possess a Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (ITS), or Final Top Secret (TS) clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of proposal.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiar with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and U.S. construction safety practices
Must be willing to work and relocate in Athens, Greece
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:
Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.
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!
We're seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join a U.S. Government-backed major rehabilitation project in Athens, Greece. This long-term assignment requires top-tier engineering expertise and on-site construction oversight to ensure delivery of a project aligned with U.S. codes and international quality standards.
As the Civil Engineer on this high-profile project, you'll serve as the technical authority and on-site QA/QC lead for civil and structural components. You will support the U.S. Department of State's OBO team by ensuring the contractor's work complies with all contract specifications and applicable codes, managing documentation, and contributing to progress reporting and conflict resolution.
Location: Athens, Greece
Duration: 24 months 50 hours/week (Overtime up to 10 hours/week with approval)
Clearance Required: Final Secret (Interim or Final Top Secret preferred)
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct technical inspections and quality assurance for all civil/structural works
Ensure compliance with construction documents, design calculations, and U.S. engineering standards
Review shop drawings and submittals, and evaluate contractor compliance
Monitor the contractor's quality control and safety programs
Observe on-site construction, identify non-compliance, and recommend corrective actions
Analyze project progress versus schedule and prepare detailed weekly and monthly reports
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve coordination issues
Participate in RFIs, change order reviews, and preparation of IGEs
Maintain accurate records including RFIs, inspections, and submittals logs
Support audits and final commissioning of civil works
Advise the Project Director/Construction Manager with engineering solutions when issues arise
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a U.S.-accredited institution (required); PE license may substitute
7+ years of construction experience on projects of comparable scope and value
Prior overseas construction experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of international building codes and U.S. construction standards
Must possess a Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (ITS), or Final Top Secret (TS) clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of proposal.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiar with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and U.S. construction safety practices
Must be willing to work and relocate in Athens, Greece
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
Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.
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!