Architect - CLEARED*

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Job description

RightDirection Technology Solutions LLC

Description:

RDTS is looking for a Cleared Architect to support the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Office of Construction Management (CM) with their design/build project in Tunis, Tunisia. This project consists of three components: 1) Design and construct a new Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR); 2) Design and renovate the existing MSGR into an office annex; 3) Improve and replace the underground fire mains. The site is located in the U.S. Embassy Compound in Tunis.

The Architect provides a full range of critical architectural and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the project. The incumbent 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 in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements.

• The incumbent ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
• The incumbent must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations. Review engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
• Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
• Responsible for 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.
• 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 vis-à-vis the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections.
• Perform technical inspections of the architectural elements of the project.
• The incumbent must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and understand the principals of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines.
• The incumbent must be able 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.
• Prepares construction reports detailing construction progress and identifies 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. 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.

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. Requirements:

• Degree in Architecture is required AND seven (7) years' experience on construction projects of similar scope.
• Active Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of International Codes required.
• Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project.
• Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project.
• Reviews contractor submittals.
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
• Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director.
• Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders.
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering.
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e., EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.
• A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Overseas experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineering registration is preferred.

*This position is contingent upon contract award

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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