Construction Engineering Manager I - Manda Bay

Construction Engineering Manager I

Djibouti and Kenya

Our client seeks a highly experienced Construction Engineering Manager to provide comprehensive construction engineering and technical support for projects in The Horn of Africa. The position involves managing the full lifecycle of construction projects, from planning and design through construction and initial operations, with a strong focus on compliance, quality, and safety. The successful candidate will be permanently placed in the US AFRICOM theater, serving as a Project Planner, Programmer, and Manager for unspecified minor construction projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Construction Engineering Manager's primary duties include:

• Program Management: Establish and execute the Construction Engineering program, ensuring effective exchange of engineering information between the client, design teams, and the project team. Control and manage project milestones and budgets, focusing on meeting project objectives.
• Technical Support & Oversight: Evaluate, select, and apply advanced construction engineering techniques and procedures, utilizing sound engineering judgment. Interpret design documents, contract/client specifications, and construction plans, providing clarification and interpretation as needed.
• Project Documentation & Coordination: Create Draft Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Draft DD Form 1391s, and other materials required for project award and completion. Coordinate active projects with on-base stakeholders and review/approve project submittals.
• Field Support & Problem Solving: Support construction activities, assisting craftsmen and foremen with construction-related issues identified on drawings. Recommend solutions to field construction issues and coordinate special field requests for engineering/vendor documents.
• Quality & Compliance: Support the quality team in technical assessment of quality issues and non-conformities. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations, as well as health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively across functionally diverse teams to develop solutions for technically complex water resource problems and engineering challenges.
• Supervision: As directed by management, may supervise employees or subcontractor personnel in accordance with "General Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Thirteen to sixteen years of Construction, Engineering, and Management related experience.
• Requires computer skills and proficient use of: Email, Microsoft Office Suite, Applications for Construction Engineering Management, such as: Resident Management System (RMS) – Tracking, documenting project, Quality Control System (QCS) – Tracking deficiencies, standards adherence, BUILDER© Sustainment Management System – Infrastructure management.
• Requires, at least, one of the following Professional Construction Manager certifications: CCM - Certified Construction Manager from the Construction Management Association of America, CPC – Certified Professional Constructor from the American Institute of Constructors, LEED AP – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), PMP - Project Management Professional from The Project Management Institute.