Project Engineer Cleared for Overseas Work

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package including :  Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program.

We are seeking a  Project Engineer  with an active Secret level U.S. Security Clearance andexperienceworking as the General Contractor on overseas U.S. Government (OBO) Construction projects valued over $100M. This opportunity is to work on a U.S. Embassy design-build project in Doha, Qatar.

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The Project Engineer is responsible for design management, budget, Administration of Contract with Client, Planning and Scheduling, Control (incl. procurement) of Materials, Procurement & Management of Subcontractors, Reporting to Client, Monthly invoices to Client, Reporting to Regional & Corporate Offices, Document Control, Train, coach, and mentor personnel by enforcing company policy and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Procurement

• Plan, develop and manage the project construction engineering activities and schedule to include the coordination of procurement items to the project site.
• Supervise preparation of Purchase Requisition’s
• Manage the submittal process and the obtaining of approvals of all shop drawings to the client
• Prepare quotations to the client utilizing supplier information, cost standards, technical information from quality, manufacturing engineering, and design

Scheduling

Internal Reporting

Cost Control & Budget Review

Design Management

Administration of Contract with Client

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

The demands described here are not exhaustive, but are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions in accordance with applicable law, provided that the individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others when performing such essential functions.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, among other things, use hands to grasp and reach up with arms overhead, including manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills. The employee must have the ability to   stoop, squat, stand, walk, twist, balance, climb (ladder and stairs of high-rise building), kneel, crouch, speak, carry, and hear. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push or pull and move up to 15 pounds of weight without assistance. The job imposes a demand for physical agility and mobility, including the ability to maneuver safely throughout the work site. This position will require the use of personal protective equipment while present in active construction zones. The employee must be able to hear warning sounds and alarms, communicate effectively with coworkers and follow spoken directions.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands :

The position requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment.   There is a substantial demand for analyzing, perceiving, comprehending, rapid decision making and exercising sound judgment to ensure individual and coworker safety in a potentially dangerous environment.  Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines is critical.

Environmental Demands :

The position entails working on a busy construction site overseas, generally away from the employee’s family, and in countries whose laws and social norms may be much more restrictive than in the United States, with the potential for occasional periods of social unrest, military action, interruption of normal services such as electricity and water, natural disasters, and the like.

Work involves a 60-hour workweek, 6 days a week / 10 hours per day. Flexibility with hours / days is required. Individuals must have comfort working in a high-stress environment and be able to perform the above activities in extreme hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location and season. Exposure to construction equipment and sharp tools, including power tools, and materials. Some exposure to toxic / caustic chemicals, potential electric shock, significant heights and high noise level, including high-pitched noises.  Some potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke and airborne particles.

NOTE :                    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned this position.  They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position.

American International Contractors, Inc. is an EEO / AA / Disability / Vets Employer