WORK LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya (U.S. Embassy)
PROJECT DURATION: 36 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM
- Managing the operations of the Nairobi office as related to the construction contract's cost and schedule
- Preparing reports and other control documentation
- Developing a working knowledge of all administrative requirements of the construction contract and required contract deliverables
- Assuring satisfactory and timely performance of all aspects of project control
- Providing control of the contractor's submittals and as-built drawings
- Reviewing contractor’s monthly application for payment and advise Project Director/COR of findings
- Reviewing and evaluating requests for contract modifications as to their need and whether they are already a part of existing contract requirements
- Performing quantity take-offs and assist in preparation of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs)
- Providing support to the Project Director/COR in all contract administration matters
- Negotiating modifications and/or claims, interpret contract requirements, e.g., payment provisions, general conditions, and Division I of the specifications
- Participating in meetings and conferences as required
- Preparing minutes of meetings attended
- Maintaining the daily construction log, organize daily inspection reports, track OBO equipment and project records
- Assisting and mentoring administrative staff
- Coordinating and cooperating with the Project Director/COR and other members of the Project Director's staff
- Undertaking other duties as assigned by the Project Director/COR
- Developing working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
- Providing Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
- Reviewing contractor submittals
- Preparing responses to Requests for Information (RFI)
- Evaluating proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications and making recommendations to the Project Director
- Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
- Reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
- Preparing Monthly Progress Report summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
- Performing other related duties as assigned by the Project Director
FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD