The position functions as the Electrical Engineer, providing OBO/Accra, Ghana a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the USAID Accra Densification Project (renovation/fit out). Construction experience is preferred along with some aptitude in Fire Alarm and Mechanical Systems.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs quality assurance tasks, ensures contractor’s work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensures materials meet contract, reviews contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolves conflicts
Monitors the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program
Observes onsite construction and determines if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
Monitors 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
Performs technical inspections of the electrical elements of the project
Performs technical inspections of electrical work, monitors the contractor’s quality control program, and reviews project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
Supports and assists OBO/Accra in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements
Ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
Reads design/construction drawings and understands design narratives and calculations
Reviews engineering shop drawings and determines if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
Understands and interprets drawings in his/her discipline and have an understanding of the principals of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines
Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
Reviews contractor submittals
Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director
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.
Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
An electrical engineering degree (Bachelor’s or above) from an accredited program and a minimum of seven (7) years of 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
Must have Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (TS), or Final TS security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
Knowledge of International Codes required
Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.
Some of the essential functions of the job have a physically demanding component. In the execution of the duties and tasks listed above, Construction Engineers MUST have the ability to:
Work in confined areas such as crawl spaces, attics, utility pits, tunnels, manholes, and other confined spaces;
Work from heights such as rooftops, ledges, scaffolding, including climbing extension ladders and scaffolding;
Move and handle heavy objects (up to 50 pounds of weight) such as equipment, tools, and other building materials;
See objects that are near, far, in color, or at night, possibly including depth perception; and
Hear speech or other sounds, possibly including sufficient sensitivity to hear sounds of low volume or in noisy environments;
Manage periodic work that requires regular and recurring periods of prolonged standing, bending, and stretching
- Construction management, project management and supervision experience related to Electrical and Telecom in the area of Fit-outs, renovations, furniture installations (commercial and primarily government contracts preferred)
- Experience on previous DOS projects
- Able to perform inspections on active construction in progress
- Experienced with Punch-listing and identifying non-code compliant electrical installations
- Familiarity and strong working knowledge of current electrical codes as applicable to systems furniture installations
- Specific experience with high and low voltage equipment, as well as telephone and fire alarm systems desired
