Manages overseas mechanical construction projects, ensuring schedule and contract compliance. Coordinates field superintendents, subcontractors, procurement, technical requirements, drafting teams, inspections, deliveries, submittals, documentation, closeout, and project variations. Requires mechanical construction engineering experience, U.S. citizenship, clearance eligibility, and relocation to international project sites for two to four years. The role involves demanding construction-site conditions and extended six-day workweeks.
B.L. Harbert International is looking for a Mechanical Manager for various locations overseas.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure construction progresses as scheduled and contract specifications are followed
- Coordinate with mechanical field superintendent on schedule, progress and technical needs
- Manage material procurement in coordination with field and design needs
- Manage computer-assisted drafting team for coordination of utilities and layouts
- Review Engineering drawings, construction contract requirements, and material specifications
- Generate client required submittals for material and methods used
- Ensure documentation of progress, project closeout, and variations is maintained throughout entire construction phase
- Coordinate and liaise with local subcontractors for life safety systems or other non-electrical trades
- Inspects construction site daily and works with contractors to schedule deliveries
Requirements:
- US Citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance
- Ability to relocate to the international project site for 2-4 years
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work with project office staff and field personnel
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently
- Strong computer skills are required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work with all levels of the organization
- Ability to speak, read, write and communicate effectively in English
Preferences:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Science or Construction Management
- Experience in highly technical Department of Defense or Department of State projects
- Experience leading a successful DOD, COE, NAVFAC, or DOS project overseas
Physical Demands:
To perform the duties of this job, the employee must:
- Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead
- Have the ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, climb, bend, balance and twist for extended periods
- Have the ability to frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 75 pounds
- Possess the manual dexterity to utilize and operate construction tools and/or construction equipment and machinery
- Possess physical agility and mobility, to include safely maneuvering throughout the job site
Work Environment:
To perform the duties of this job, the employee
- Must be able to work 60-hours/week, six days/week, 10 hours/day
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
- Will have occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites including frequent loud noises
- Must be comfortable with regular work near moving mechanical parts and outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
B.L. Harbert International, LLC offers an excellent remuneration package including a competitive US base salary, applicable overseas uplifts, completion bonus, local housing, post allowance, local transportation, 30-days per year vacation, 401K plan and group insurance.
B.L. Harbert International, LLC is an EOE / Vets / Disabilities
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Required Mechanical construction engineering experience Preferred • Experience leading a successful DOD, COE, NAVFAC or DOS project overseas • Experience in highly technical Department of Defense or Department of State projects Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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