Project Controls Engineer, Department of State

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GPTech is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support the Department of State (DOS) Engineering Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The objective of these contracts is to obtain the full range of engineering and administrative expertise necessary to assist and support the DOS Office of Construction Management (CM) build and renovate diplomatic facilities abroad. The Project Controls Engineer will work closely with the Project Director (PD) of the DOS Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) in all contract administration matters.

This position will be located in the given task order location.

• Perform full range of construction project controls tasks, including report drafting and production, cost management, schedule management, change order management, submittal management, and commercial construction operations.
• Negotiate modifications and/or claims, interpret contract requirements, e.g. payment provisions, general conditions, and Division I of the specifications.
• Manage the operations of the OBO local office as related to the construction contract’s cost and schedule. Prepare reports and other control documentation.
• Develop a working knowledge of all administrative requirements of the construction contract and required contract deliverables.
• Assure satisfactory and timely performance of all aspects of project controls. Provide control of the contractor’s submittals and as-built drawings.
• Review contractor’s monthly application for payment and advise PD and/or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of findings.
• Review and evaluate requests for contract modifications with respect to their need and whether they are already a part of existing contract requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist in the preparation of independent government estimates.
• Negotiate modifications and/or claims, interpret contract requirements, e.g., payment provisions, general conditions, and Division I of the specifications.
• Participate in meetings and conferences and prepare meeting minutes.
• Maintain the daily construction log, organize daily inspection reports, track OBO equipment and project records.
• Assist and mentor administrative staff.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the PD/COR and other members of the PD’s staff.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the PD/COR.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline), engineering management, construction management, or construction engineering from an accredited university in the United States and a minimum of 7 years’ experience on construction projects
• Demonstrated experience in project controls report drafting and production, cost management, schedule management, change order management, submittal management, and…