Construction Engineering Specialist (CES)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise in the developing program criteria to be utilized in Statements of Work.
• Aid management with the monitoring of executed Contracting tasks.
• Assist in analyzing and improving knowledge of management processes and procedures.
• Research and use government and private sector best practices to measure and improve customer service, approval workflows, and processing timelines.
• Analyze a large number of financial, program planning, bilateral, and program evaluation documents for standard and ad hoc reports, as needed.
• Provide feedback to management on best practices for data input, document standardization, organization, and storage; identify recurring issues that should be addressed by management.
• Assist in coordinating the interpretation and adaptation of available guidelines/SOPs to specific work-related issues; aid in analyzing the issues (e.g., workflow, delegations of authority, or regulatory compliance) and make recommendations for changes and improvements.
• Assist in developing SOPs for areas identified as a potential risk or vulnerability to the INL’s management control structure.
• Assist subject matter experts with the development of training modules for INL sponsored training workshops and distance learning courses based on policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships through excellent customer service skills, project management knowledge, and a related understanding of the program office needs and mandates.
• Work closely with INL program office staff and managers, as well as stakeholders at US Embassies and other US federal agencies to provide support on implementing agreements policy and procedures.
• As assigned, develop engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches. Final approval is required by a USG employee.
• Assist INL Quito in preparing construction specifications, SOWs, cost and material estimates, project schedules, budget estimates, and reports.
• Participate 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.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with construction designs and specifications, building codes, safety plans, and other regulations.
• Participates as a non-voting member in relevant Technical Evaluation Panels (TEP).
• Assist COR in record keeping, ensuring that the contract files have all required documents for e-filing.
• Respond to problems that arise during construction by providing contractors with additional details or drawings when needed.
• Provide recommendation to COR for satisfactory or non-satisfactory delivery of contract items and prepares receiving reports and/or approving invoices for payments or INL approval.
• Notify program officers and COR of any performance or schedule failure by the contractor.
• Monitor and inspect the contractor’s technical progress and performance to assure compliance with the contract terms and conditions.
• Review professional journals, trade publications, and manufacturers' literature to stay current on materials and practices of the construction industry; review government publications to keep abreast with changes and updates in regulations.
• Study job specifications to provide recommendations to INL Quito on appropriate construction methods.
• Assist INL Quito in monitoring the contractor’s requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Advise INL Quito on incorporation of energy saving sources into projects (i.e. solar, wind, biogas, etc.)
• Perform other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Local National (LN);
• Ability to successfully meet security access requirements for the U.S. Embassy RSO local vetting.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology Management or related field;
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in relevant field;
• Four (04) to seven (07) years’ experience conducting administration and maintenance duties;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations regarding area of specific need;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change;
• Must have a valid Ecuadoran driver’s license;
• Able to work with minimal supervision under INL Program Officer Guidance and coordination, manage own time effectively, maintain control over all current projects, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, and managing construction projects, including assessment, monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting related reports/documents, statements of work, costs estimates, annual budgets, and strategic plan submissions for review and/or signature by senior-level officials.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, strategizing, implementing and reporting on construction projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of International Building Code (IBC) and Ecuadoran building codes and regulations.
• Demonstrated Experience in preparing budgets, spend plans, statements of work (SOW), procurement orders, purchase requests, and project justifications, particularly regarding construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop architectural designs for small-scale projects.
• Proficient with CAD software systems, including AutoCAD or Revit.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written English (3/3 or equivalent) and Spanish (4/4 or equivalent) communication skills.
  • 3/3 in English: This typically means the person has "General Professional Proficiency" in both speaking and writing. They can participate fully and effectively in most conversations and write clearly on a wide range of topics.
  • 4/4 in Spanish: This usually indicates "Advanced Professional Proficiency." The person can use the language fluently and accurately on all levels, including complex and nuanced topics, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering technology, science, construction management or engineering.
• At least five (05) years of experience in general design and construction of permanent infrastructure design/build projects, contract administration, and experience in cost estimating.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with partner-nation counterparts, departments, and ministries to further program objectives, in a timely and concise manner.
• Prior experience coordinating and working closely with the Department of State, USAID, United Nations and/or international community on foreign assistance or security sector development programs.
• Proficient with construction management software, such as Project Manager, PROCORE, DWG TrueView, and/or Newform.

About ATSG

Application Requirements

• All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
• Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation’s Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).
• Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
• The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.