OCONUS Architect

Markon•Falls Church, VA

385d•$125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The position functions as the project architect, providing OBO a full range of critical architectural and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of oversight of New Embassy Campus and Major Rehabilitation projects. The architect is responsible for performing technical inspections, 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 project in accordance with contract requirements

Requirements

Engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited university in the United States. A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value.
Must have an active Secret clearance before deployment.
Knowledge of International Codes required.
Must have experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.

Nice To Haves

Overseas experience is preferred.
Professional Engineering registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
Reading design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations.
Reviewing engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
Observing 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 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 architectural elements of the project.
Preparing Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering.
Preparing construction reports detailing construction progress and identifying any problems with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise.
After problems are discovered, evaluate contractor’s proposed remedy.
Formulating solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager.
Work on the construction site will be performed to U.S. standards; the incumbent should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Project Director.