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In furtherance of these responsibilities, the contractor performs tasks and assignments that include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:\nWorking closely with the PD or OBO Construction Management Construction Executive in coordinating the efforts of the OBO project staff providing leadership and guidance to the OBO project staff\nEnsuring that an appropriate safety and accident prevention plan is implemented on each project contract; and reviewing, monitoring and coordinating project safety issues with the contractor, the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO), and the Safety Officer in CM's Construction Support Division (OBO/CSM/CS), in accordance with the requirements of the US Corp of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and host country health and safety requirements when more stringent;\nAssisting post and/or managing the work of the OBO CM Project Contractor(s) in planning, coordinating, evaluating, and scheduling the work to ensure that project contractor(s) meets required standards of quality, civil schedule, cost goals, and contract compliance\nInterpreting and explaining plans and contract document terms to administrative staff, contractor superintendents, vendors, and OBO clients, representing the interests of OBO while ensuring the understanding of all that the Contracting Officer for the project contract is the only individual with authority to direct changes to the scope of work through written modifications\nEnsuring that the project contractor(s) have obtained any necessary licenses and permits; and that they are properly displayed with a copy in the project files prior to commencement of related works\nEnsuring project contractors provide appropriate supervision and quality control inspections of the work\nDetermining appropriate construction methods providing quality assurance inspections and field verification of all aspects of the contractor's quality control program; and supervises owner-sponsored field / laboratory tests as required to verify the contractor's quality control program\nConferring with supervisory personnel, post clients, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems\nReceiving contractor submittals and reviewing for completeness and determining whether OBO project staff, OBO Design Engineer, or the Architectural/Engineering (A/E) performing construction phase services shall review and provide comments and recommendations for acceptance of the submittals, the CM tracks the timeliness of submittals due from the contractor, their review by OBO, and response/return to the contractor\nEvaluating contractor’s proposed submittal substitutions with construction engineering implications and making recommendations to the PD concerning the disposition of the contractor's request\nEvaluating the necessity and accuracy of any contractor change order proposals; 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and ensures scopes of services required of Local Employee Staff (LES) and local A/E firms are appropriately defined from an engineering standpoint\nSupporting the PD in all contract administration matters, including negotiation of modifications and/or claims and interpretation of contract requirements\nDeveloping and maintaining an inventory of property to include domestic and overseas project property procured for the CM Projects, ensuring that inventory reporting complies with the requirements of the Department, the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), and directions promulgated by the Office of the Deputy Director for Resource Management (OBO/RM)\nAssisting with the development of presentations, special reports, and special projects as related to the engineering aspects of the overseas construction program\nParticipating in project meetings and conferences as appropriate, and, when required, prepares minutes of project meetings\nCooperating and coordinating with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other members of the CM and OBO staff\nUndertaking other duties, similar to those described above, as may be assigned by the COR\nFILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD\nRequirements\nAn engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited university and a minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this task order, design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience, a Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree, overseas experience is preferred\nKnowledge of International Codes required\nDevelops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project\nProvides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project\nReviews contractor submittals\nExperience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)\nEvaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director\nCoordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders\nExperience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective\nPrepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering\nKnowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc. \nKnowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required\nOther related duties as assigned by the Project Director\nDesired Skills\nN/A\nClearance Information\nSRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY\nTravel Requirements\nYes\nAbout Us\nScientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.\nSRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\nEEO\nScientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.\nScientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact  for assistance. 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