PAE is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to support capacity building efforts in Liberia. The DCOP will assist the Chief of Party with managing the overall project, including oversight, communications with the client, day to day operational details, financial management, procurement, logistics and final
composition of all deliverables. The DCOP will be supported by a team of engineering professionals.
The DCOP will be responsible for infrastructure planning, design, and construction including: roads, drainage, building construction and/or renovation, construction supervision, and infrastructure operations and maintenance. In addition to providing technical expertise, the DCOP will work to develop local capacity for the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure assets.
Typical projects include the study, renovation, tendering, and construction observation of feeder roads and bridges; construction and/or renovation of buildings; evaluating capabilities and providing training for government agencies and local A/E firms.
JOB REQUIREMENT:
• A Civil Engineering Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fields directly related to the activities to be undertaken in this program;
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing infrastructure programs with demonstrated management and coordinating skills;
• At least four (4) years of substantial managerial and technical experience in infrastructure and building construction in one or more developing countries, including design, tendering, contracting, quality and volume control, theft prevention, and operations and maintenance;
• Experience in the assessment, design and construction of Rural Feeder (RF) roads is preferred.
• Experience in post-conflict countries is desirable;
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect Licensure is strongly desired;
• Candidate must have excellent organizational and training skills, skill in coordinating activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required;
• Candidate must be proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and relevant A/E software (i.e. AutoCAD, Micro Station, Revit);
• Candidate must be able to analyze problems and make well-reasoned, sound decisions;
• Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills;
• Must be willing and able to live and work in remote and austere conditions
APPLICATION SHOULD BE ADDRESS TO:
PAE is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace
Interested and qualified candidates may apply online at:
http://curaportal.mindscope.com/paegov03055cw/Aspx/JobDetails.aspx?Job_ID=9426
Application Deadline: January 30, 2012
