Summary:
The Designer of record will manage the completion of the design to all required
local and international standards for US Army Corps of Engineer task orders as
they are awarded in the West Africa I region. The Designer of Record will
develop and manage the task order Design Quality Assurance program to ensure
compliance
with all contract requirements and local codes. The designer
of record supports the Program Manager in the completion of the design and
construction scope of the task order and is responsible for meeting key design
milestones. The Designer of Record must be qualified to certify design
drawings per the Government of Ghana requirements.
Essential
Job Functions:
- Represents IRD in the establishment of
relationships with US Army Corps of Engineers, local contractors and
staff for the West Africa I MATOCs - Conducts field missions to assess project
sites when and where appropriate and needed; - Assists with proposal development in response
to RFTOPs for the technical approach, budget and schedule. - Assists with selection of the design and
design-build awards for USACE task orders in Ghana - Ensures task orders are completed on time
within budget, maintains relationship with USACE COR and other client
staff. - Manages the design process through oversight of
a local contractor and providing of required certifications - Develops a design schedule and Design Quality
Assurance plan providing regular reports against the plan - Manage the design submission process for 65%,
95% and final design, ensures compliance with local and international
codes - Ensures on time delivery of quality project
deliverables and reports. - Ensures the timeliness, cost and quality of
all activities performed under the project; - Responds to contractor request for information
as needed - Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Understanding of local design codes and
requirements with professional certification credentials for engineering
design in Ghana - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or
related field with 5+ years’ experience in managing the design process for
design and design build contracts - 10+ years’ work experience in Civil
Engineering or a related field, and in increasingly responsible positions
within an infrastructure construction environment. - Ability to review designs and specifications
and provide adequate feedback to design contractors to ensure quality
design - Demonstrated experience in managing design
contractors in schedule and quality - Knowledge of infrastructure construction and
applicable QA/QC activities, including buildings, roads, bridges, dams,
canals, etc. and all supporting documents such as design drawings,
submittal procedures, scheduling, quality assurance plans, project
specifications, contractual scope of works, progress payments, and etc. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or
related field. - Demonstrated experience with international and
host nation governments in developing and post-conflict countries. - Demonstrated experience successfully managing
design and construction projects
- Ability to provide oversight to design-build
contracts - Demonstrable supervisory skills with staff and
contractors - Ability to understand technical reports and engineering
drawings - Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills. - Ability to work effectively with independently
and as part of a team. - Excellent report writing skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced and
changing environment. - Excellent analytical, problem solving,
decision making and crisis control.
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 10%
Physical Requirements:
Normal Office Conditions
How
to Apply
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