IEA Corp., an EverWatch company is in search of a General Engineer to
support the Department of State in Arlington, VA. This position does
require a Secret clearance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
a) Serves as a principal advisor to OBO/FAC and
oversees the planning, organizing, coordinating of activities,
resources, equipment and information for large single and/or multiple
projects.
b) Advises on the development and implementation of
comprehensive project schedules and the presentation, review and
tracking of approved project(s) changes and manages the production of
updated schedules.
c) Works closely with OBO/FAC and post
Facility Managers to ensure contract stipulations and requirements are
properly followed by all contractors who perform maintenance, repair
and construction activities/projects in support of OBO. Reports to the
OBO/FAC Division Chief or other designated representatives within
OBO/FAC or missions overseas.
d) Identifies a variety of
alternatives for meeting current and anticipated project requirement
and advises on how to meet project needs from the availability of
contractors and their expertise to the employable use of local assets
(i.e. USG or contract). Recommends the most viable options and
develops action plans and strategies to implement approved
options.
e) Ensures that all required project actions are
understood and carried out in accordance with the decisions and
directions of senior leadership, including following up on decisions
and ensuring the completion of required actions in a timely
manner.
f) Advises appropriate DOS personnel on the preparation
of reports, papers, and other documents for senior leadership,
including sensitive documents for OBO-level and/or Chief of
Mission-level action.
g) Ensures that all documents are
well-written, in proper format, timely, complete, and fully
coordinates with other affected organizations. Oversees the
preparation of meeting minutes, presentations and reporting documents;
the compilation and proper filing of project documents; and the
development and/or review planning documents.
h) Develops
detailed written assessments of the effectiveness of OBO/FAC projects.
Identifies areas of potential improvement in efficiency and
effectiveness and recommends specific actions to bring about needed
improvements.
i) Works closely with the key stakeholders in
planning complex, high priority special projects involving OBO/FAC and
post Facility Management; coordinates the involvement of
architectural, civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty
disciplines; and provides support in project planning, review, bid,
and construction phases.
j) Enlists the support of other staff as
necessary to accomplish project objectives within the established
timeframes.
k) Ensures all project objectives are met and that
resulting recommendations for action are sound and practical and
include implantation plans. Follows up to ensure that approved
recommendations are successfully implemented.
l) Provides
technical guidance and advice to employees assigned to OBO/FAC and
post Facility Management. Performs annual training as required for
efficiency and compliance.
m) Develops and trains personnel on
project functions.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE .
The General
Engineer (Levels I, II, III, and IV) shall meet the below
qualifications.
a) Bachelor’s degree, 2-4 years of
experience
b) Must have a working knowledge of MS
Project.
c) Must maintain a valid driver’s license to operate
Mission vehicles.
d) Must have good working knowledge to identify
and mitigate safety hazards and capable to ensure Facilities comply
with local environmental, U.S. OSHA and local safety
standards.
e) Mastery of project management concepts, methods,
and best practices to provide expert guidance to OBO/FAC and post
Facility Management in meeting short and long term operational
requirements and in developing plans that optimize operational
efficiency and effectiveness in the assigned project management and
support area.
f) Mastery of the full range of principles,
concepts, methods, and practices in project management required to
oversee the planning and execution of operations and to ensure
coordination with other related activities.
g) Knowledge of
regulations governing the acquisition of equipment, personnel, and
supplies required to support Embassy operations. Ability to manage
critical, time sensitive projects that require extensive coordination
across program and organizational lines within the Mission, the
Department, and with other USG agencies and non-governmental and
private organizations; and the efficient management of assigned
resources including government and contractor staff needed.
h)
Ability to take decisive action and obtain consensus on operational
requirements on behalf of management.
i) Ability to interact
effectively with individuals in garnering cooperation and support for
key planning, operations, and management initiatives in the assigned
program area.
j) Ability to provide guidance and work
effectively, cooperatively, and harmoniously in a multi-disciplinary
team environment under considerable stress and tight deadlines, and
with minimal supervision in meeting demands associated with a high
profile, results-driven activity. Ability to communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing to plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee
operations, provide advice and guidance, reconcile conflicting
viewpoints, negotiate agreements with various stakeholders, resolve
complex and often controversial technical and management issues, and
represent OBO/FAC in a variety of forums.
Desired Qualifications
a) Bachelor’s degree in
engineering/architecture/technical discipline or Construction
Management is preferred.
b) Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification is preferred.