Mechanical Engineer

The position functions as the Mechanical Engineer, providing OBO/Rio de Janeiro with a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Rio de Janeiro NCC. A Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited University is required. 

• The incumbent is responsible for performing technical inspections of mechanical work, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance. This position is established to support and assist OBO/Rio de Janeiro in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements. Specific experience with Building Automation Systems, monitor controls and disconnects, general plumbing, water/sewage treatment, power generation and HVAC systems. 
• The incumbent ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents. The incumbent must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations. 
• Review engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters. 
• Responsible for 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. 
• 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 vis-a-vis the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections. 
• Perform technical inspections of the mechanical elements of the project. 
• The incumbent must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and understand the principles of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines. Work on the NCC project site site   
• Construction will be performed to U.S. standards; the incumbent should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures. 
• The incumbent 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. 
• Prepare 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, evaluate the contractor's proposed remedy. Formulate solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager. Work on the site construction will be performed to U.S. standards; the incumbent should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures. 
• The incumbent will review design documents (drawings and specifications) that the A/E prepares as well as perform quality assurance for the construction project in his/her technical area of expertise.  

Period of Performance: 

18 months – Regular 50 hours per week. Overtime not to exceed 10 hours per week when applicable and approved by the PD.

Date of Deployment: 

Deploy on site 30 days after Task Order Award. 

• An engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited university in the United States and a minimum of seven (7) years' 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. A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree. Overseas experience is preferred. 
• Professional Engineering, Registered Architect or Certified Construction Manager registration is preferred. 
• Must possess a Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (ITS), or Final Top Secret (TS) clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of proposal. At the time of deployment to overseas OBO construction sites for performance on this contract, employees shall possess at minimum a Final Secret clearance. However, all employees must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance. 
• Knowledge of International Codes required. 
• Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project. 
• Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project. 
• Reviews contractor submittals and evaluates design calculations and data 
• Reviews the contractor's monthly pay request accurately represents the work performed by the Project Contractors. 
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI). 
• Maintains project logs for RFIs, Submittals, Quality Assurance Inspections 
• Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director. 
• Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders. 
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective. 
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering. 
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM , OSHA, etc. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required. 
• Other related duties as assigned by the Project Director.