LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Clearance Level Personnel are required to possess a Final Secret, Interim Top Secret, or Final Top Secret clearance. However, all employees must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance and sign a contingency agreement of employment with Acuity.
Primary FunctionThe Construction Manager will plan construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Construction Manager will be responsible for budgeting, organization, implementation and scheduling of the projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
- Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
- Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
- Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
- Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
- Meet contractual conditions of performance
- Review the work progress on daily basis
- Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
- Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
- Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses
- Analyses, manage and mitigate risks
- Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the Project Director/COR.
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:- Required: Bachelor's degree from a ABET accredited university in the field of Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field. If you are a certified Professional Engineer (PE), even better.
- Must have (7) years' experience in construction project management with specific on-site construction experience across all phases of project delivery. Vertical construction experience is a huge plus.
- Overseas experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications- Embassy construction program experience highly desired.
- Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods.
- Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
- Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
- Familiarity with construction management software packages.
- Ability to plan and see the "big picture".
- Competent in conflict and crisis management.
- Leadership and human resources management skills.
- Strong organizational, communication and managerial skills, be self-motivated yet work effectively in teams and with senior management.
- Active Secret clearance and must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. If you already have an Active Top Secret clearance, we'll be able to put you to work right away.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
- Strong initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions- Must be able to work 60-hours/week, six days/week, 10 hours/day
- Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, climb, bend, balance and twist for extended periods.
- Must have the ability to lift up to 60 pounds on occasion.
- Must be able to safely maneuver throughout the job site, i.e., climb and walk on scaffolding, climb ladders, walk up or down steep grades.
