Plumbing Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
Overview
Job Title: Plumbing Planner Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Mano Lani LLC is looking for a Plumbing Planner to conduct on-site surveys and plan water and fuel systems work tasks for the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron at Nellis AFB. This role identifies and defines the scope, materials, and man-hours for all in-house and contract work tasks, and estimates the full resource requirements (man-hours, equipment, materials, and funds) needed to execute them. This role develops detailed plans, specifications, and drawings; including measurements, material quantities, and complete work plans for shop labor and materials, and researches historical infrastructure drawings and state-of-the-art literature for maintenance, repair, and new installations.
This role maintains work requirement status in computerized maintenance management systems, monitors all aspects of assigned work tasks, analyzes data, and briefs project status. This role determines the validity, feasibility, achievability, and efficiency of proposed work tasks based on scheduling, cost, and manpower, and applies working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), Unified Facility Code (UFC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) to ensure all planned work meets required codes.
Working directly with Civil Engineer Flight elements, this role receives and examines work requests for repair, modification, conversion, or new construction; determines the legality of requested work; and collaborates with shop foremen, supervisors, and craftsmen to evaluate approaches, including recommendations for new equipment, systems, or design methods. This role prepares detailed instruction sheets, step-by-step schedules, and standard time estimates for each work center, including critical path method network plans for large or multi-craft tasks, selects and requisitions materials, coordinates feasibility with shops, and tracks work tasks through completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages administrative actions for ongoing projects; tracking status, processing permits and Form 9s, coordinating with base activities and GIS, and supporting QA/QC of Prime Vendor work.
- Serves as a subject matter expert performing construction management and contract monitoring; preparing statements of work (SOWs) and statements of operation (SOOs), monitoring contractor compliance, evaluating bids, reviewing change orders and as-built drawings, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines across plumbing, water/sewer, fuel, fire suppression, and natural gas systems.
- Serves as the customer interface; defining scope of work, preparing correspondence and briefings, maintaining records, and keeping customers and management informed of project status.
- Performs project buy-off, verifying completeness and compliance with design requirements and Air Force standards and recommending corrective actions for discrepancies.
- Ensures all work complies with federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental codes and enhances workplace safety.
- This position may require access to FOUO information and occasional access to restricted areas and/or material when providing support and will follow/adhere to OPSEC guidelines and pertaining directives.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge, comprehension and application of the National Electric Code (NEC) and Unified Facility Code (UFC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
- Working knowledge of plumbing, water and sewer distribution, aircraft and vehicle fuel systems, fire suppression, and natural gas systems.
- Ability to conduct on-site surveys and define scope, materials, and man-hours for water and fuel systems work tasks.
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and project tracking tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution; OR an equivalent combination of technical training, trade certification, and directly related experience.
- Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Air Force environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, staffing, budgets, and operational priorities in dynamic environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively engage with senior military leaders, Government personnel, and contractor teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Security: Requires the applicant to possess and maintain an active Secret clearance for the position.
Benefits: Mano Lani LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.manolani.com.
Physical Requirements: Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 25 lbs.
Please note: Mano Lani LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.
Mano Lani LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.