Green Powered Technology, LLC шукає інженера/ку-будівельника/цю (civil engineer)

Green Powered Technology, LLC (GPTech) is an energy and engineering consulting firm based in Arlington, Virginia. We were established in 2010 with a vision of employing innovative solutions to sustainably manage the Earth’s resources and to meet society’s needs. GPTech offers technical, financing, and private sector engagement expertise, furthering U.S. private sector expansion into emerging markets. We provide comprehensive client services from project inception to completion, by delivering solutions that improve operations and compliance, build institutional capacity, reduce risk, save money, enhance security and help our clients make more informed decisions about their energy and infrastructure investments.

We work across three practices areas, energy, infrastructure and development, to support clients, such as, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Green Powered Technology (GPTech) is seeking a Civil Engineer/Cost Engineer to provide Architect-Engineer (A-E) technical support to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program in Ukraine and Moldova. The objectives of this program are to ensure compliance of infrastructure and construction activities implemented under USAID-funded activities with USAID policies, safety and quality standards, and best engineering practices. The Civil Engineer/Cost Engineer will visit project sites to monitor the compliance of the construction activities with the program design plan. The ideal candidate will be organized, results driven, detail oriented, and able to execute tasks independently with a high level of accuracy. This position will be located in Kyiv, Ukraine, with regular travel within Ukraine and possibly to Moldova.

Responsibilities:
Provide technical advice on structural integrity of the buildings for renovations, alterations, and repairs to ensure that technical feasibility and project objectives are attainable within the prescribed resources.
Participate in development of the structural section of the design documentation for various construction projects at the preliminary and final design stages.
Conduct research, studies, reports, and training to optimize program implementation.
Review and comment on the concepts, site surveys, feasibility assessments, calculations, and specifications from the Implementing Partners (IPs), contractors, or consultancies at various stages to ensure compliance with the project objectives and USAID and Ukrainian norms and regulations in the field of structural analysis.
Assist with checking procurement processes of the IPs, i.e., maintaining the tender checklist, revising solicitation documents and bids, and verifying compliance to USAID rules and regulations.
Supervise the analysis by consultancies of the proposed structural design and cost estimates to ensure compliance with USAID requirements.
Conduct frequent site visits to assess existing structural conditions of the buildings.
Work closely with the Program Manager, GPTech Kyiv technical staff, Ukrainian/Moldavian consultants, and the GPTech home office staff in the United States to manage progress of the activities.
Validate construction cost estimates at the preliminary and final design stages.
Prepare, analyze, and present all required reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
A university degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience as a Civil or Structural Engineer
Knowledge of current applied techniques in project estimating from conceptual state to final detailed estimating
Experience in structural assessments of the buildings for renovation or rehabilitation
Professional work experience in developing blueprints and designs for proposed structures
Experience developing schematics for structures in accordance with client specifications and safety standard
Experience with analyzing construction cost changes and impact on construction contract
Demonstrated knowledge of Ukrainian infrastructure norms (e.g., quality and practices)
Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and adjust work accordingly, often against fast deadlines
Knowledge of ways to reduce costs (e.g., value engineering)
Experience with international organizations or construction management companies is desirable
Knowledge of cost estimating and design software, such as AVK, Construction technologies, AutoCAD, is desirable
Demonstrated communications, creative problem-solving, and management skills
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
This position is reserved for Ukrainian Cooperating Country National

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis but interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

Green Powered Technology, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. It Is our policy to provide equal employment to all qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under state and federal law. Employment may be contingent upon a successful completion of a background check and/or security clearance. 

Please apply following the link: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=GR764#