Construction Manager (Solomon Islands)

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 an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and support an overseas construction project in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource in planning, directing, and coordinating the execution of U.S. Department of State overseas construction initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work internationally and be part of a mission-driven team committed to delivering high-quality and safe construction outcomes.

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Contract Duration: 12 months (50 hours/week, with up to 10 hours/week overtime as approved)

Our offer:

• Post Differential is 35% of basic pay
• COLA is 60% of disposable income.
• Competitive base salary
• Housing and transportation allowance
• Medical and Life Insurance
• PTOs and HSA

Responsibilities: 

• Provide expert support to the OBO Project Director (PD) on construction planning and execution.
• Lead and guide OBO project staff on safety, quality control, and compliance.
• Ensure project contractors meet safety standards, obtain proper permits, and implement effective quality assurance programs.
• Interpret construction plans and contract terms for various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Review contractor submittals, substitutions, and change orders, and coordinate necessary government estimates.
• Monitor construction schedules, evaluate progress, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Maintain daily logs and prepare monthly progress reports summarizing project milestones and challenges.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and support overall contract administration.

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture from an accredited U.S. university.
• Minimum 7 years of experience on construction projects of similar scope and value (design office experience not counted).
• Overseas construction experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License may substitute for the degree; PE registration is preferred.
• Must hold at minimum a Final Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Strong knowledge of International Building Codes, construction safety standards (e.g., EM 385-1-1, OSHA), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with contractor submittals, RFI responses, engineering evaluations, and government estimates.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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.  

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!