Construction and Engineer, Program Design Specialist

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Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.

Assignment

Title:

Construction and Engineer, Program Design Specialist

Department/

Location:

Washington, DC

Technical Point of Contact:
Project Director

Type:
Full-time

Required Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship. Active Secret-level clearance. A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the specialist may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.

Overview: IBTCI is seeking a Construction and Engineer, Program Design Specialist to support a proposed task order aimed at enhancing the Office of Security Assistance (PM/SA)’s capacity to provide effective program management, design, monitoring and security assistance oversight. PM/SA oversees U.S. foreign assistance programs aimed at building partner military capacity to advance U.S. foreign policy. The Office currently manages three security assistance accounts:
Foreign Military Financing (FMF), International Military Education and Training (IMET), and the National Security Engagement Account (NSEA) (formerly Peacekeeping Operations (PKO)). Additionally, the Office provides concurrence authority for the U.S. Department of War (DOW)’s security assistance programs under U.S.C. Title 10 (“Title 10 programs”). The PM Bureau’s need to provide consistent oversight of U.S. security assistance programs is vital. In a context of scarce resources, the need to demonstrate clear alignment with U.S. Foreign policy through effective program management is paramount.

General

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Construction and Engineer, Program Design Specialist supports the quality assurance and effective delivery of large-scale engineering and construction projects, including base camps, airfields, utilities, and other mission-critical installations. The incumbent ensures projects are delivered cost-effectively, on schedule, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. The Specialist will:

• Lead and support risk management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and engineering assessments for complex construction programs.
• Oversee and advise on program design, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build methodologies, remote-site construction, and partner-nation capacity support.
• Conduct technical evaluations, develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and support the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and code compliance (e.g. International Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, and National Electric Code) across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide expert oversight of schedule and cost control, risk and performance management, and multi-project coordination with diverse stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks tailored to construction and infrastructure programs.
• Advise on overseas infrastructure delivery, ensuring alignment with U.S. Government standards and host nation requirements.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and interagency partners.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering,…