Delaware Nation Industries
Job title:
Construction Specialist
Company
Delaware Nation Industries
Job description
Overview:The U.S. Department of State (State) Bureau of Political-Military Affairs’ Office of Global Programs and Initiatives (PM/GPI) supports the management and implementation of global security assistance programs, including the U.S. Government’s two primary peace operations capacity building programs: the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) and the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership (APRRP). PM/GPI’s Peace Operations Capacity Building (POCB) Division serves as the GPOI/APRRP program management office. GPOI’s mission is to strengthen international capacity and capabilities to execute United Nations (UN) and regional peace operations by enhancing partner countries’ sustainable, self-sufficient peace operations proficiencies and building the capacity of UN and regional organizations to conduct
such missions.Responsibilities:
- In support of GPOI/APRRP-funded facility construction and refurbishment activities,
conduct initial site visits to survey and assess proposed construction locations and any
existing structures; provide structure reports documenting existing conditions and
professional evaluation on minimum and priority corrective actions necessary for any
renovations or rehabilitation * Assist in the development of construction or refurbishment program plans, includingassisting with the preparation of contract SOWs, PWs, and IGCEs during the pre-award
phase of a contract or grant * As a non-voting member, advise Technical Evaluation Panels and provide technicalknowledge to support the evaluation of construction/refurbishment project proposals * Provide subject matter expertise to assist the COR’s and GOR’s oversight of projectimplementation * Provide subject matter expertise to support interim and final inspections for facilitycontracts and grants * Conduct other program-related support activities, as directed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering and management,
architectural engineering, or a related field AND at least ten (10) years prior professional
experience designing, planning, managing, and completing vertical construction projects;
OR a Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architectural
engineering, or a related field AND at least five (5) years prior professional experience
designing, planning, managing, and completing vertical construction projects; OR a
combination of education, experience, and a professional certification that clearly
demonstrates the ability to design, plan, manage, and complete vertical construction
projects with little or no oversight * In-depth knowledge, understanding, and ability to interpret drawings in his/her disciplineand have a basic understanding of the principles of his/her engineering discipline and
how it fits in with other engineering disciplines. * Ability to review shop drawings and submittals from contractors to determine ifcoordination with other disciplines is necessary in addition to monitoring on-going
construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract
specifications. * Demonstrated experience with construction design and management in a developingcountry * Foreign language proficiency in French at a minimum level of 2 reading/2 speaking onthe DLPT is desired
Expected salary
Location
Washington DC
Job date
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:28:55 GMT
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