2021-11-21

ICITAP Assistant Construction Site Manager – Somalia

Somalia
Posted on November 21, 2021

PAE

ICITAP Assistant Construction Site Manager – Somalia

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For more than 60 years, PAE has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 20,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 70 countries, PAE delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters is in Falls Church, Virginia.

PAE is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP). https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  PAE is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs.

PAE is seeking an Assistant Construction Site Manager for a position supporting construction efforts in world-wide. The Assistant Construction Site Manager will support the Construction Manager with oversight and management of multiple refurbishment and new construction projects funded by Department of State INL, ISN EXBS and other donors. Duties will include but not be limited to; offering expert recommendations, project management, verification of construction adequacy; and that work is conducted and completed in accordance with the applicable contract(s) for construction. The candidate, who will be based in Mogadishu Somalia for the New Construction of the CTID HQ Project, will be responsible for conducting construction inspections (which will require daily site management activities), implementation and oversight of the Quality Management System and submitting written daily / weekly / monthly reports and reviews for the projects. As future projects in Somalia and other countries arise, you will be requested by senior PMO management to work on these projects. This may result in relocation to another country or project site as needed by the PMO.

This full-time position is responsible for assisting the Construction Manager with the organization, direction, supervision, and coordination of construction activities on project sites throughout Somalia as delineated in the applicable Work Plan Package and Site-Specific Safety Plan.

The Assistant Construction Site Manager will report directly to the Construction Site Manager and the PAE Construction and Logistics Senior Manager.

Minimum Requirements

Fifteen (15) years construction experience in all phases of Civil and Building Construction OR a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management or in a related field and ten (10) years of field experience.
Demonstrated experience in refurbishment and new construction of concrete and steel structures.
Demonstrated experience in refurbishment of existing reinforced concrete structures where corroded reinforcing steel is the root cause of the refurbishment requirement
Experience in all aspects of building construction.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of all engineering disciplines, construction technologies and job site management.
Experience with supervision and management of staff personnel.
Experience in delivering construction projects operations.
Experience in working with developing nations on technical assistance projects and host country vendors and subcontractors.
Experience in masonry building projects, electrical projects, or civil/structural projects.
Versed in the International Building Code in addition to general construction practices.
Knowledgeable of Host Nation National Building Codes
Excellent communication (verbal and written English) and customer service skills.
Experience in successfully directing, managing, and leading a project’s foreign local labor support workforce.
Experience in Project Proposal development and Firm-Fixed Price Task Order review and adherence.

May include the following responsibilities:

Management of multi-discipline construction trades crews, including demolition, masonry, plumbing, steel fabrication and electrical.
Responsible for work procedures, scheduling, cost control, project specification conformity, establishment of manpower levels, monitoring and implementation of safety programs, project conformance to national, local and/or company building codes and the maintenance of accurate records.
Responsible for the satisfactory conduct of all construction operations and task accomplishment in an economical, efficient and timely manner on a project.
Monitors craft performance relative to budget, schedules and deadlines.
Monitors manpower utilization, effectiveness and productivity.
Facilitates the efficient use of personnel and equipment.
Implements and enforces work rules.
Coordinates movement and use of equipment and supplies with Material Management.
Requisitions tools, materials and equipment in accordance with established procedures and necessary lead times.
Prepares and reviews plans, specifications, drawings and schedules to determine work phases and work priorities.
Determines and recommends solutions to construction and architectural discrepancies.
Manage subcontractor, review daily reports, write daily, weekly, and monthly reports for PMO. Ensure clear pictures are time date stamped and account for the daily work performed, including the Morning Toolbox safety meeting.
QA / QC Inspections fieldwork to evaluate construction progress, efficiency of operation and cost control.
Responsible for overall project quality, workmanship, and goal attainment.
Implements the construction portion of the assigned project through day-to-day direction of all field activities and is responsible for all job site activities.
Ensures timely and efficient execution of fieldwork.
Acts as the primary client contact for all construction project field activities.
Ensures all construction is in compliance with design specifications, is completed on schedule, adheres to budget, meets accounting requirements and is built to quality standards.
Under general direction, responsible for assisting the Construction Manager with managing very large and/or complex construction projects.
Conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard construction techniques.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Willingness to travel in Somalia.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.
Able to understand and interpret construction / engineering drawings and specifications, to ensure all construction meets contracted design and specifications.
Skilled with programs of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification
Professional Construction designation
Must have strong knowledge of U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation and be familiar with common program budget types (e.g. cost plus, fixed price, time & materials, etc.)
Construction Safety OSHA Certificate

PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.