Fire Protection Engineering SME
QA
Careers (External)
Req #: 6916
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: GovCIO is currently hiring for a Fire Protection Engineer to provide advisory and assistance services in support of the construction-engineering components of Program & Design Integration (PDI) for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) Theater Support Group at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The TSG main office headquartered at Al Udeid AB to coordinate U.S. operational requirements and finite details associated with the strategic area development, design, construction, and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) acceptance of specific projects and activities delivered by the Host Nations at both AUAB and ADAB. Inherent to the name, TSG provides installations and sites across AFCENT's regional control which may include US-funded MILCON requirements as well as requirements that falls below MILCON thresholds. Responsibilities: Tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting in the review/qualification of the following TSG conducted activities: field surveys, under the AFCENT span of control, and investigations to acquire project scope, design data, plans/program monitoring, capability or requirement studies, evaluations, consultations, interior facility/functional reviews, topographic and/or geotechnical studies and hazardous materials assessments. Tasks include, but are not limited to, facility and infrastructure construction/renovation projects by credentialed architects and engineers. SMEs will monitor and report on progress by conducting design reviews, monitor Host Nation performed quality assurance (QA) / quality control (QC) inspections to ensure U.S. interests are met, ensure any unique HN/US facility acceptance requirements are met, and ensure adherence to applicable specifications and submittal reviews. Advises on other Construction-Engineering services that are not connected with specific construction projects but are necessary to preserve AFCENT interests in Host Nation, or US funded, executed projects. Advisory services on construction and engineering tasks include but are not limited to the review of wide range of Host Nation executed tests, evaluations, consultations, design criteria, comprehensive and conceptual design planning, program monitoring, drawing reviews, surveying and mapping, preparing operations and maintenance manuals, and services performed by credentialed architects, engineers or their employees to ensure code compliance and end-user requirements are being met. Employee will: * Support design charrettes. * Support the AFCENT TSG in host nation design review meetings * Facilitate Design Integration meetings * Support U.S./Host Nation Collaboration and Integration meetings * Conduct complete, independent technical reviews of US/Host Nation Design/Bid/Build (DBB) design deliverables. * Perform Professional Planning and Programming Lines of effort for the Construction and Engineering Services PDI contract team include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide design requirements to assist with design development and construction integration Security aspects and technology integration Furnishings, fixtures, and equipment planning and delivery integration Program/project controls and reporting The Fire Protection Engineering SME is expected to: * Review and analyze preliminary, interim, find project plans and specifications for technical efficiency and adequacy. * Review and provide general monitoring on Host Nation funded project development work for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, according to all laws, codes, guidelines, and criteria as required. Projects are related to a wide variety of facilities and infrastructure systems, including earthwork; airfield and roadway pavement systems; high and low voltage electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); water and sewage (plumbing); fire suppression; control and alarm systems; etc. which interface with other engineering specialties. * Interpret methods and approaches in developing project calculations, layouts, drawings, and specifications that support project objectives and standards. * Review and provide general monitoring on conceptual studies and sketches that indicate pertinent project features, material, equipment, and specifications. * Monitor all project phases with appropriate managers and staff elements and shall maintain current engineering data for assigned projects. * Coordinate projects with AFCENT TSG for engineers in other disciplines, operations personnel (e.g., Electric, Power Production, HVAC, Structures, Pavements and Equipment, and Utilities shops) and other U.S. Government entities to include Wing Safety, Force Protection, Security Forces, Communications, Fire Department, and Medical Group to verify safety, constructability, operability, maintainability, and all project considerations have been addressed. * Perform reviews of Host Nation funded engineering investigative services as requested by the AFCENT TSG. Investigations can include electrical power studies, water and wastewater flow and system testing and analysis, and HVAC testing, among others. * Monitor and report on projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and infrastructure utilizing a professional knowledge of engineering. Projects include work on roads, drainage systems, utility systems, installation utility plants, airfield runways, maintenance shops/hangars, recreation facilities, administrative offices, dormitories, etc. * Review as-built drawings at the end of construction * Monitor and report new projects for construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil/structural, mechanical and electrical engineering with no more than two (2) missed inspections, pre-construction surveys, surveys, or reviews per month. * Obtained documented Host Nation surveillance and verify overall compliance with AFCENT TSG on contracted specifications, schedules, approved drawings, and statement of work. * Monitor and report on assigned projects and review specifications and schedules. * Verify construction for design compliance and assist with resolution of differences between the U.S. and Host Nation building code. * Efficiently use computers/computer software including Microsoft Office, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs (AutoCAD), and project tracking programs (Microsoft Project), GIS, and other engineering calculation software packages to solve engineering problems and facilitate work as needed. * Advise HN construction regarding installation development, and/or O&M functions to ensure that the U.S. requirement is met. The Contractor shall monitor construction projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish, including the performance of pre-construction site surveys all the way to completion of as-built drawings. * Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and perform work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. The Contractor shall ensure federal and local codes concerning health, safety, and environment to include DoD, Air Force engineering design guidance and standards such as UFC, AFIs (Series 32), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) laws, codes, guidelines, criteria, and standards in the design and construction of real property facilities. * Assist in base master planning, community planning initiatives and assist the Chief of Portfolio Optimization by ensuring new project requirements comply with current and in-work Site Master Plan (SMP). * Prepare necessary documents and presentations accurately and timely. * Review and coordinate document preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the SMP. * Maintain the SMP in a current status and implement c
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