Field Technician/Tradesman, Department of State (Worldwide)

Green Powered Technology; Indonesia; Remote; IDR 832.362.000 - 1.165.308.000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy consulting firm is seeking a Field Technician/Tradesman to oversee construction quality for Department of State projects. The role involves technical inspections, quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 10 years of construction experience, alongside good knowledge of construction safety regulations. Willingness to travel worldwide is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant construction experience.
• Experience reading construction drawings.
• Ability to review shop drawings and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of civil and structural work.
• Ensure compliance with design documents.
• Prepare construction reports detailing progress.

Skills

Construction management

Technical inspection

Understanding design narratives

Quality assurance

Knowledge of construction safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Overview

GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future. Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services from project inception to completion and post-completion, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve lasting impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. With humble beginnings as a startup between two college friends, today, after 15 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients and 75 countries. We continue to lead the world in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to manage Earth’s resources and to meet society’s needs. GPTech is a mission-driven technical consulting company that specializes in energy, infrastructure, and development. GPTech’s work is guided by its core mission, vision, and value. Visit greenpwrd.com for more information.

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 inspectionsof civil and structural work, monitorthe contractor's quality control program, and reviewproject 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 diplomaand 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 GP Tech. 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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