Job Vacancies @ Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) – 3 Positions (Sierra Leone)

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Civil Engineer
2.) Architect
3.) Construction Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Civil Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

General -- The position functions as the Civil Engineer, providing OBO/Freetown a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance, management, and technical oversight of Freetown Facade MCI Project.

• • Performs technical inspections of civil and structural work, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
  • Supports and assists OBO/Freetown in ensuring the completion of the Freetown Project in accordance with applicable US codes and standard building practices
  • Ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
  • Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
  • Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
  • Reviews contractor submittals
  • Prepares responses to Requests for Information (RFI)
  • 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
  • Reviews and evaluates design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
  • Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
  • Reviews engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
  • Observes onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
  • Performs 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
  • Monitors the construction contractor's quality assurance and safety program
  • Observes onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly

• Monitors construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
• Performs technical inspections of the civil engineering elements of the project
• Prepares construction reports detailing construction progress and identify any problems with the construction process related to the incumbent's area of expertise
  • After problems are discovered, evaluate contractor's proposed remedy. Formulate solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager
• Works on the Electrical Upgrade site construction will be performed to U.S. standards; the incumbent should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures
• Reviews 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

Minimum Skills & Requirements

• Must have a Secret, Interim Top Secret (TS), or Final TS security clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
• Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering from an accredited program plus a minimum of seven years of on-site vertical construction experience (such as field activities on buildings)
  • Your resume must clearly demonstrate this required background (i.e., on-site vertical construction project details must be shown)
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
• Must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and have a basic understanding of the principals of his/her engineering discipline and how it fits in with other engineering disciplines
• Must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations
• Must be able to review shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines are necessary in addition to monitoring on-going construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications
• Other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

WORK LOCATION: FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE

PROJECT DURATION: 12 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE OBO PROGRAM

COVID-19

All Federal contractor employees may still be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of work location (including work from home), except for those employees that work only in foreign countries. Full vaccination status is achieved two weeks after the final vaccine dose. This requirement does permit employees to request reasonable accommodations for medical or seriously-held religious reasons.

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

2.) Architect

The position functions as the project architect, providing OBO/Freetown a full range of critical architectural and construction quality assurance, management, and technical oversight of the Freetown Facade MCI Project. The incumbent is responsible for performing technical inspections, 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/Freetown in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• • Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
  • Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
  • Reviews contractor submittals
  • Prepares responses to Requests for Information (RFI)
  • Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
  • 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
  • Reviews and evaluates design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
  • Ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents

• Review engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• Performs quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensures materials meet contract, reviews contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolves conflicts
• Monitors the construction contractor's quality assurance and safety program
• Observes onsite construction and determines if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• Monitors construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submits weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
• Performs technical inspections of the architectural elements of the project
• Prepares 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, evaluates contractor's proposed remedy
• Formulates solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manage
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Project Director

Minimum Skills & Requirements

• An architecture degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and value to the project supported by this Task Order
• Design office experience shall not count toward an employee's experience
• Must have Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (TS), or Final TS security clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and have an understanding of the principals of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines
• Must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations
• Must be able to review shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines are necessary in addition to monitoring on-going construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e., EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.Other related duties as assigned by the Project Director
• Overseas experience preferred
• Work on the construction site will be performed to U.S. standards; the architect should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

WORK LOCATION: FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE

PROJECT DURATION: 12 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE OBO PROGRAM

COVID-19

All Federal contractor employees may still be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of work location (including work from home), except for those employees that work only in foreign countries. Full vaccination status is achieved two weeks after the final vaccine dose. This requirement does permit employees to request reasonable accommodations for medical or seriously-held religious reasons.

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

3.) Construction Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The contractor performs a wide range of construction management functions, assisting the OBO Project Director (PD) as a Construction Manager (CM) and management expert for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating the Department's overseas construction projects, and working with assigned project team members to achieve the highest possible priority and effectiveness in meeting the scope, schedule and cost goals of the OBO Construction Management projects. In furtherance of these responsibilities, the contractor performs tasks and assignments that include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• • Works closely with the PD or OBO Construction Management Construction Executive in coordinating the efforts of the OBO project staff providing leadership and guidance to the OBO project staff
  • Ensures that an appropriate safety and accident prevention plan is implemented on each project contract
  • Reviews, monitors and coordinates project safety issues with the Contractor, the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO), and the Safety Officer in CM's Construction Support Division (OBO/CFSM/CS), in accordance with the requirements of the US Corp of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and host country health and safety requirements when more stringent
  • Assists post and/or manages the work of the OBO CM Project Contractor(s) in planning, coordinating, evaluating, and scheduling the work to ensure that Project Contractor(s) meet required standards of quality, civil schedule, cost goals, and contract compliance
  • Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
  • Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
  • Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
  • Interprets and explains plans and contract document terms to administrative staff, contractor superintendents, vendors, and OBO clients, representing the interests of OBO while ensuring the understanding of all that the Contracting Officer for the project contract is the only individual with authority to direct changes to the scope of work through written modifications
  • Ensures that the project contractor(s) have obtained any necessary licenses and permits; and that they are properly displayed with a copy in the project files prior to commencement of related works
  • Ensures project contractors provide appropriate supervision and quality control inspections of the work
  • Studies the International Building Code and job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods providing quality assurance inspections and field verification of all aspects of the contractor's quality control program
  • Supervises owner-sponsored field / laboratory tests as required to verify the contractor's quality control program
  • Confers with supervisory personnel, Post clients, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
  • Receives contractor submittals and reviews for completeness and determines whether OBO project staff, OBO Design Engineer, or the Architectural/Engineering (A/E) performing construction phase services shall review and provide comments and recommendations for acceptance of the submittals

• Tracks the timeliness of submittals due from the contractor, their review by OBO, and response/return to the contractor
• Evaluates contractor's proposed submittal substitutions with construction engineering implications and makes recommendations to the PD concerning the disposition of the contractor's request
• Evaluates the necessity and accuracy of any contractor change order proposals; and prepares Statements of Work and Independent Government Estimates for modifications and change orders as may be required
• Reviews and evaluates design calculations and data provided by the contractor(s) from a construction engineering perspective
• Ensures that the project contractors maintain as-built documentation
• Provides the PD with draft responses to the contractor's and other organization's requests for information
• Reviews the contractor's monthly pay request accurately represents the work performed by the Project Contractors
• Ensures that materials for which payment has been requested are properly accounted for, in acceptable condition, and stored correctly
• Maintains a "Daily Project Log" as defined in the Construction Management Guidebook
• Prepares a CM Monthly Progress Report summarizing the status of construction projects
• Publishes and distributes the CM Monthly Report as directed
• Maintains progress photo albums for each contract project
• Implements and monitors project reporting in accordance with the Construction Management Guidebook
• Assists the Project Director and/or Post in acquiring and utilizing local construction professionals and construction contractors; and ensures scopes of services required of Local Employee Staff (LES) and local A/E firms are appropriately defined from an engineering standpoint
• Supports the PD in all contract administration matters, including negotiation of modifications and/or claims and interpretation of contract requirements
• Develops and maintains an inventory of property to include domestic and overseas project property procured for the CM Projects
• Ensures that inventory reporting complies with the requirements of the Department, the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), and directions promulgated by the Office of the Deputy Director for Resource Management (OBO/RM)
• Assists with the development of presentations, special reports, and special projects as related to the engineering aspects of the overseas construction program
• Participates in project meetings and conferences as appropriate, and, when required, prepares minutes of project meetings
• Cooperates and coordinates with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other members of the CM and OBO staff
• Undertakes other duties, similar to those described above, as may be assigned by the COR

Minimum Skills & Requirements

• An engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited program
  • A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of seven years of 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
• Must have Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (TS), or Final TS security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Directo
• 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 385-1-1, OSHA, etc
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word require
• Overseas experience is preferred
• In addition to a Construction Management (CM) degree, candidates with demonstrated experience in Construction Management who possess ME, EE, Architecture and CE degrees (Bachelor's or above) will also be considered

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

WORK LOCATION: FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE (U.S. EMBASSY)

PROJECT DURATION: 12 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE OBO PROGRAM

All Federal contractor employees may still be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of work location (including work from home), except for those employees that work only in foreign countries. Full vaccination status is achieved two weeks after the final vaccine dose. This requirement does permit employees to request reasonable accommodations for medical or seriously-held religious reasons.

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.