Tradesman, Department of State

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GPTech is seeking a Field Technician/Tradesman to support the Department of State (DOS) Engineering Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
The objective of these contracts is to obtain the full range of engineering and administrative expertise necessary to assist and support the DOS Office of Construction Management (CM) build and renovate diplomatic facilities abroad.
The Field Technician/Tradesman will provide a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and the management and technical oversight of the project.
This position will be located in given task order location.
Responsibilities: - Perform technical inspections of civil and structural work, monitor the contractor's quality control program, and review project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
- Ensure that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
- Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
- Perform quality assurance tasks, ensure that the construction contractor’s work is properly inspected and that corrective actions take place, ensure that materials meet contract, review contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolve conflicts.
- Review shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines is necessary in addition to monitoring on-going construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications.
- Monitor the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program.
- Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
- Monitor construction progress via the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections.
- Review design documents (drawings and specifications) that the architect/engineer prepares and perform quality assurance for the construction project in the applicant’s technical area of expertise.
- Perform technical inspections of the civil/structural elements of the project.
- Prepare construction reports detailing construction progress and identify any problem with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise.
After problems are discovered, evaluate contractor’s proposed remedy.
Formulate solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager.
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the Project Director and/or Contracting Officer Representative.
Qualifications: - A high school diploma and minimum of 10 years’ relevant construction experience - Demonstrated experience in construction management - Experience reading design/construction drawings and ability to understand design narratives and calculations - Demonstrated ability to review shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines is necessary in addition to monitoring on-going construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications - Working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures for onsite construction according to U.
S.
standards - Knowledge of international codes - Experience working with multilateral or bilateral donors, such as U.
S.
Agency for International Development, World Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the U.
S.
Trade and Development Agency - Experience in assessing and responding to requests for information - Possess excellent writing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.
e.
, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word - Knowledge of construction safety regulations, e.
g.
, EM 385-1-1, OSHA - Ability to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance - Willingness to travel worldwide - Overseas experience preferred - Ability to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved reasonable accommodation for exemption upon employment or December 8, 2021, whichever is later, in accordance with GPTech policy Thank you for applying and for your interest in Green Powered Technology.
Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted.
Candidates will be evaluated continuously.
All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.
The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position.
This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.
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