The U.S. Mission in Windhoek, Namibia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Mechanical Engineer within the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) office.
Series/Grade: LE – 1105 – 11
Agency: Embassy Windhoek
Duties
Working under the Project Director and the Construction Manager of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) team, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing and inspecting all work elements of the construction site, reviewing shop drawings and other construction plans, developing change orders and cost estimates for the Windhoek New Embassy Compound (NEC). Incumbent must be capable of working independently.
Construction Site Management 50%
Develops an in-depth knowledge of the contractual requirements for the project.
- Oversees the construction to ensure adherence to approved drawings and specifications; inspects construction workmanship, materials, equipment.
- Oversees site work elements within discipline and provides early notification of potential schedule slippages regarding the mechanical construction activities.
- Monitors the work process, performs quality assurance testing and enforces safety requirements.
- Makes cost estimates on design changes, evaluates cost proposals and contractors’ requests for adjustments.
- Reports to the Project Director on the project’s conformity and non-conformity to approved drawings and specifications; makes recommendations on how to correct deficiencies and resolve problems during construction.
- Purchases new or replace construction equipment such as cameras, infrared thermometers, flow meters, calipers and measuring tools.
- Drives a government-owned vehicle.
Contractors Management 25%
- Maintains daily construction surveillance logs to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts.
- On behalf of the owners’ interest, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the work of contractors over the course of the project. The Mechanical Engineer tracks the contractor scheduled milestones; materials, equipment, and labor used; the quality and workmanship of outputs, and provides the contractors, through the PD, observations, recommendations, and supervision.
- Monitors the construction schedule, reviews contractors’ proposals for change, and makes recommendations to Project Director on time extension requests.
- Reviews contractors’ invoices related to mechanical works to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Construction Reports and Documentation 15%
- Reviews and analyzes material samples, shop drawings, installation manuals, and other technical documents submitted by the contractors to ensure conformity with contract requirements.
- Prepares written reports to Project Director with analysis and recommendations on alternatives and actions, where appropriate.
- Prepares periodic progress reports to Project Director as required.
- Prepares and reviews engineering drawings, mechanical load calculations, technical specifications and cost estimates for construction change orders or to support U.S. installed equipment.
- Makes cost estimates on design and specification alternatives as requested by Project Director; must be able to present in two-dimensional and three-dimensional drafts to illustrate engineering problems and proposed solutions.
Liaison with Host Government 10%
Liaises with local authorities responsible for the implementation, scheduling and compliance of local building codes and construction regulations.
- Coordinates (Title II) mechanical engineering services as required.
*Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Prior Work Experience
At least five years of experience in mechanical engineering related to building construction and renovation on large scale residential or commercial development projects, of which, two years of experience in construction project management and oversight is required.
Education Requirements:
University degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution is required.
Should be registered with as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of Namibia is required.
Evaluations:
English Level IV (fluent reading/speaking/writing) is required. This may be tested.
Qualifications:
Skills and Abilities
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research. Professional skills and experience in using construction management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera. Ability to create mechanical engineering cost estimates and review mechanical plan for code compliance. Ability to operate documenting and measuring equipment such as cameras, infrared thermometers, flow meters, calipers and measuring tools. Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
The U.S. Embassy Namibia offers a competitive salary package, pension fund -, medical fund – and social security membership.
Agency Benefits:
Fast paced working environment related to international development.
Other Information:
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Required Documents:
Proof of qualifications, proof of citizenship, driver’s license and complete curriculum vitae.
Next Steps:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via ERA.
How to Apply:
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