Project Controls Engineer (McLean)

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) is currently seeking a Project Controls Engineer to work on a U.S. Embassy design / build project in Doha, Qatar. An active U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance is a requirement for this position.

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. We are searching for individuals who hold an active secret security clearance, may have held a clearance in the recent past or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience working with Department of State OBO or U.S. Corps of Engineer as your client and any international experience is highly valued.

Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package including : Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program.

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is responsible for scheduling and cost control of the project. The PCE shall be assigned to the Project from the LNTP-Design to Final Acceptance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Exceptional skills with Primavera or P6

Responsible for the maintenance of the required schedules and related documents in compliance with client provisions or as requested by the Project Director / COR (this includes maintaining the original cost-loaded base line for the duration of the project)

Be considered part of the Contractors key management personnel. Final approval of the Scheduler / PCE, based on his, or her, curriculum vitae, is required by the USG.

Work in close cooperation with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Designer, subcontractors, suppliers, and OBOs management scheduling support staff relative to the development and implementation of the PES

Shall meet with the OBO PCE scheduler at the project site after coordinated schedule development to refine and finalize the BPES for presentation to the OBO and contractor management teams.

Responsible for coordinating with procurement team to make sure the procurement of all material is in line with the schedule

Responsible with the team for the overall cost control tracking of the project (time, labor, material, equipment, etc.)

Work with a third-party TIA / Controls expert in support of potential REAs and claims, as necessary.

Other duties as directed by the Project Engineer, Project Manager or Operations Manager

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Experience as a construction project scheduler using the Contractors current scheduling software (Primavera) on at least two previous projects of comparable scope of work and of a value not less than half of this projects value. (e.g. $110 million)

Proficient in the use of Primavera P6, AutoCad, Prolog Manager

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in engineering, construction management or related field

Minimum of 5-7 years of related experience

Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications

Proven problem-solving ability

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Excellent planning, organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated; little supervision needed. Ability to prioritize tasks and to manage multiple tasks and coordinate activities to meet deadlines is critical.

Courteous, professional, diplomatic

High level of confidentiality

Leadership ability