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Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client’s mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaska’s Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

Specialist Advisor IV: Construction Engineer Tegucigalpa

Overview:

The Construction Engineer Tegucigalpa will support INL/Honduras in support of their mission.   

Primary Responsibilities:

·     Supports the mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in the oversight of construction projects.

·     Develops engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches through the conclusion of the construction.

·     Prepares construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports.

·     Participates in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings, and structures to provide data for engineering projects and perform other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities.

·     Reviews performance in relation to original contract award amount and completion time, ensuring appropriate approvals.

·     Monitors, prepares progress reports and updates plans and schedules.

·     Inspects and reviews projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.

·     Serves as primary liaison to confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

·     Coordinates with INL staff to develop an implementation timeline and will provide a progress report to INL staff each month.

·     Aids in managing the construction project’s activities, maintaining its momentum, and coordinating with local, national, and international actors on the construction of the secondary inspection site.

·     Develops engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches.

·     Prepares construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports.

·     Monitors and inspects construction projects.

·     Participates in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings, and structures to provide data for engineering projects.

·     Performs other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities.

·     Reviews and documents performance in relation to original contract award amount and completion time, ensuring appropriate approvals.

·     Monitors, prepares progress reports and updates plans and schedules.

·     Inspects and reviews projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.

·     Studies job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.

·     Monitors the contractor’s requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects.

·     Prepares and submits budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.

·     Monitors quality control programs.

·     Confers with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

·     Investigates damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.

·     Evaluates construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.

·     Receives, reviews, and provides suggested changes to various design documents and construction plans. Design review shall include Civil, Seismic, Structural, Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical elements evaluations.

·     Reviews contractor performance and deviations from the contract requirements through surveillance techniques, including direct observation at the contractor’s work site.

·     Creates a work plan per the instructions.

·     Provides weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of relevant program activity, progress toward desired impacts, recommendations for advancing program and U.S. objectives, project highlights, and other relevant significant information including metrics, milestones achieved, and other relevant statistical data. Report on scheduled upcoming meetings, trainings, and other activities.

 

Education and/or Experience:

·         Fifteen (15) years’ experience in the field of the specialty.

·         Three (3) years of experience working in this specialty in Honduras.

·         Experience briefing in Spanish and English.

·         Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering technology, science, construction management or engineering.

·         Registered and active construction engineer with Honduras’ Board of Construction Engineers

·         Ten (10) year’s professional work experience, of which:

o   Two (2) years shall have included monitoring projects of similar scale, scope, and complexity.

o   Four (4) years’ experience in senior project management roles that involve strategic planning, project management using critical path methodology, resource management, quality control processes, and budgeting.

·         Note: A bachelor’s degree in a construction-related discipline may be substituted for two years of specialized experience or a master’s degree in a construction-related discipline may be substituted for four years’ experience toward satisfying the ten-year minimum requirement for specialized experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

REQUIRED

·     FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 2/2 English.

·     Significant experience in modular design and construction, general design and construction or permanent infrastructure design/build projects.

·     Significant experience in cost estimating. Technical maintenance skills, which includes knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, operation, and maintenance.

·     Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

·     Training or experience in contract administration principles, policies, regulations, and procedures.

·     Superior administrative and management skills.

·     Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

·     Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

·     Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

·     Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

·     Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

·     Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

·     Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

·     Superior writing.

·     Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

·     Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

 

Preferred

·     Twenty (20) years of professional work experience in planning, development, and control of infrastructure projects for support of operational police and military activities.

·     Knowledge of inspection site facilities.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Security Clearance:

·         RSO certification

Physical Demands:

Must be able to physically and medically perform in a normal office environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. 

Travel:

National and international travel may be required

Additional Details: Subsidiary: Olgoonik Technical Services, LLC FLSA: Non-Exempt Requisition Nbr: 2014508 Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.  

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