ICITAP Deputy Construction Manager-Tajikistan

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquarters in Germantown, Md., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.

Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory, and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP). ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime and terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law, and enhancing human rights. Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs.  https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the  Deputy Construction Manager in Tajikistan. The Deputy Construction Manager provides on-site administrative, technical management, and leadership for the design and contract compliance, and construction of large multi-million-dollar Government funded construction projects at a specified project site.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises the total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the design, budget and schedule. Ensures construction adheres to construction specifications. Reads, interprets, and deciphers all construction documents (schedules, specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, etc. Provides technical assistance and interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment as required. Logs, references, distributes, and files all related correspondence, drawings, and documents. Plans, coordinates, and supervises on-site functions (scheduling, material control, and day-to-day direction of on-site administrative staff, when assigned). Ensures all project staff and subcontractors employed to execute engineering-construction tasks conform to applicable work rules and SOPs for security, safety, environmental controls, hazardous materials and underground utilities. Visits construction sites and submits required construction reports to monitor progress against schedule/timelines. Cooperates with visiting Government and DI personnel conducting official inspection visits and surveys and participate in their briefing or orientation. Provides leadership, mentoring, and professional development to assigned staff. Manages the work of teams to procure and construct work. Leads, manages and mentors the assigned technical and professional staff responsible for the facilities construction from contract development through construction completion. Attends meetings as required including design and construction reviews and construction kickoff meetings. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, construction technology, or construction management. 
• Eight (8) years of related work experience with a broad engineering and/or construction background.
• Experience in government funded projects in the Middle East and/or underdeveloped countries preferred.
• An EIT or Professional Certification/Project Management Certification is desired. Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.
• Knowledge of cost controls, contractual and project management of international construction projects. . Knowledge of construction materials, processes, techniques, and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and related federal and state legislation and regulations. . Knowledge of Service Contract Act and Truth in Negotiations Act.
• Knowledge of international business management and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) if required for contract.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Knowledge of accounting practices including Amentum' s disclosed accounting practices.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of practices, standards, and regulations as they apply to the design and construction of the regional camps forward operating bases, and major civil projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Able to use Project and Construction Management planning and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL and MENTAL DEMANDS:

Primary work location is remote with travel. May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation and Benefits:

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $109,000.00 to $119,000.00 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Clearable:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Public Trust Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.