Electrical Inspector Scientific Research Corporation

The position functions as the Electrical Inspector, providing OBO a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and technical oversight of the Kampala, Uganda project. The incumbent is responsible for performing technical inspections of electrical work, monitoring the contractor’s quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance. Candidate must have experience with building construction related to onsite power distribution for large buildings, transformers, switch gear, utility poles and lines, electrical panel boards, branch circuiting, lighting, and demolition is required.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
• Reads design/construction drawings and understands design narratives and calculations
• Reviews engineering shop drawings and determines if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• Observes onsite construction and determines 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 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 electrical elements of the project, including a general working knowledge of telecommuting systems and technical security systems
• Understands and interprets drawings in his/her discipline and utilizes a basic understanding of the principals of his/her engineering discipline and how it fits in with other engineering disciplines
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determines 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
• 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 Manager. Work on the Kampala, Uganda project 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 performs quality assurance for the construction project in his/her technical area of expertise

Requirements
MINIMUM SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent writing skills and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Minimum of 7 (seven) years of experience required on construction projects in similar scope and value to the project supported by this Task Order
• Minimum of 7 (seven) years of on-site vertical construction experience (such as field activities on buildings). Your resume must clearly demonstrate this required background
• Overseas experience is preferred
• Experience in Design-Build is preferred
• 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
• Experience in conducting three phase construction inspections and quality assurance for ongoing construction projects
• Experience in reviewing and commenting on contractor design, construction, and administrative submittals
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI) for questions related to engineering and construction
• Knowledge of project execution schedules and reviewing contractor invoices for work completed
• Experience in proposing submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director
• Experience in developing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders, related to discipline
• Experience in Reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective during the construction phase
• Experience in preparing 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 AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required