Description

Duties
• Basic Function of Position: Working under the Construction Manager/Project Director of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) team, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing and inspecting all work elements of the construction site, reviewing shop drawings and other construction plans, developing change orders and cost estimates for the Physical Security Upgrade and Marine Security Guard Residence project. Incumbent must be capable of working independently

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Construction Site Management

Develops an in-depth knowledge of the contractual requirements for the project.
• Oversees adherence to approved drawings and specifications; inspects construction workmanship, materials, equipment.
• Oversees work elements and provides notification of potential schedule slippages regarding the mechanical construction activities.
• Monitors the work process, performs quality assurance testing and enforces safety requirements.
• Makes cost estimates on design changes, evaluates cost proposals and contractors’ requests for adjustments.
• Reports on the project’s conformity to approved drawings and specifications; makes recommendations to correct deficiencies and resolve problems during construction.
• Purchases new or replace construction equipment.

Contractors Management
• Maintains daily construction surveillance logs to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts.
• On behalf of the owners’ interest, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the work of contractors over the course of the project. The Mechanical Engineer tracks the contractor scheduled milestones; materials, equipment, and labor used; the quality and workmanship of outputs, and provides the contractors, through the PD, observations, recommendations, and supervision.
• Monitors the construction schedule, reviews contractors’ proposals for change, and makes recommendations to Project Director on time extension requests.
• Reviews contractors’ invoices related to mechanical works to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Construction Reports and Documentation

Reviews and analyzes material samples, shop drawings, installation manuals, and other technical documents submitted by the contractors to ensure conformity with contract requirements.
• * Prepares written reports with analysis and recommendations on alternatives and actions.
• Prepares periodic progress reports.
• Prepares and reviews engineering drawings, mechanical load calculations, technical specs and cost estimates for construction change orders or to support U.S. installed equipment.
• Makes cost estimates on design and specification alternatives; must be able to present in two-dimensional and three-dimensional drafts to illustrate engineering problems and proposed solutions.

Liaison with Host Government
• Liaises with local authorities responsible for the implementation, scheduling and compliance of local building codes and construction regulations.
• Coordinates (Title II) mechanical engineering services as required.
• Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO YOUR EDUCATION (DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES...) AND WORK EXPERIENCE. IF ANY DOCUMENTS ARE MISSING, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

IMPORTANT: MERCI DE FOURNIR L'ENSEMBLE DES DOCUMENTS REQUIS INCLUANT CEUX RELATIFS A VOTRE EDUCATION (DIPLOMES, CERTIFICATS...) ET VOS EXPERIENCES PROFESSIONNELLES. SI UN DOCUMENT MANQUE, VOTRE CANDIDATURE NE SERA PAS PRISE EN COMPTE.

Afin que votre candidature soit prise en considération, assurez-vous de compléter TOUTES vos expériences professionnelles, TOUS vos diplomes et TOUTES les langues que vous pratiquez (y compris votre langue maternelle). Les CV standards ne sont pas étudiés.

For positions advertised with an English Language Level of 3 or higher: applicants are required to submit the form in English.
Pour les positions qui exigent un niveau d'anglais de 3 ou plus : les candidats doivent compléter leur candidature en anglais.

For positions advertised with an English Language Level of 2 or lower: applicants may submit the form in French OR English. Pour les positions qui exigent un niveau d'anglais de 2 ou moins : les candidats peuvent compléter leur candidature en français OU en anglais.

Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

At least five years of experience in mechanical engineering related to building construction and renovation on large scale residential or commercial development projects, of which, two years of experience in construction project management and oversight is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Must have comprehensive understanding of DOS/OBO construction regulations and guidelines, OBO commissioning and construction guidebook. Knowledge of local building and construction codes, local safety and security rules. Must be familiar with the local government structure and jurisdictions and the key personnel in order to facilitate authorization and related engagement. Must have professional knowledge in mechanical design calculations and criteria, preparation of engineering drawings and specifications.

Education Requirements:

University degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution is required.
Evaluations:

LANGUAGE (THESE WILL BE TESTED):

English - Fluent Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

French - Fluent Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research. Professional skills and experience in using construction management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera. Ability to create mechanical engineering cost estimates and review mechanical plan for code compliance. Ability to operate documenting and measuring equipment such as cameras, infrared thermometers, flow meters, calipers and measuring tools.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info Benefits: Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in France may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• * This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.