OCONUS Civil Engineer

• Performing technical inspections of civil and structural work, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance. This position is established to support and assist OBO in ensuring the completion of the New Embassy Campus/ Major Rehabilitation project in accordance with applicable US codes and standard building practices.
• Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.

• Read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations. * Review engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters. Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
• Performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract, reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolving conflicts.
• Monitoring the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program.
• Observing onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly. Monitor construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections.
• Performing technical inspections of the civil engineering elements of the project.
• The incumbent must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and have a basic understanding of the principals of his/her engineering discipline and how it fits in with other engineering disciplines.
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines are necessary in addition to monitoring on-going construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications.
• Preparing construction reports detailing construction progress and identifies any problem with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise. After problems are discovered, evaluate contractor’s proposed remedy. Formulate solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager. Work on the MSGR site construction will be performed to U.S. standards; the incumbent should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures.
• Reviewing design documents (drawings and specifications) that the A/E prepares as well as perform quality assurance for the construction project in his/her technical area of expertise.

• Active Secret clearance is required in order to be considered.
• An engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited university in the United States and a minimum of 7 years’ experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this Task Order. Design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience. A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree. Overseas experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineering registration is preferred.
• Knowledge of International Codes required.
• Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project.
• Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project.
• Reviews contractor submittals.
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
• Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director.
• Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders.
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering.
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.

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