Architect

WORK LOCATION: Warsaw, Poland (U.S. Embassy) 

PROJECT DURATION: 24 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

• Functioning as the project architect, providing OBO/Warsaw a full range of critical architectural and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Warsaw CSU
• Performing technical inspections, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Support and assisting OBO/Warsaw in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements
• Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
• Reviewing engineering shop drawings and determining if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• Performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract, reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolving conflicts
• Monitoring the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program
• Monitoring construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submitting weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
• Performing technical inspections of the architectural elements of the project
• Preparing construction reports detailing construction progress and identifies any problem with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise
  • After problems are discovered, evaluating contractor’s proposed remedy
  • Formulating solutions for the Project Director
• Developing working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
• Providing quality assurance for ongoing construction project
• Reviewing contractor submittals
• Evaluating proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; making recommendations to the Project Director
• Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
• Preparing monthly progress reports and attending meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

• An architecture degree (Bachelor’s or above) from an accredited program 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
  • Overseas experience is preferred
• Must have final Secret, interim Top Secret, or final Top Secret security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
• Knowledge of International Codes
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• Must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and have an understanding of the principals of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines
• Must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations
• Must be able 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
• Work on the construction site will be performed to U.S. standards; the incumbent should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures

• Expertise in final commissioning of systems preferred

SRC 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

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Scientific 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.

SRC 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.

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