Заступник/ця керівника програми (Deputy Chief of Party)

GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future.

Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services from project inception to completion and post-completion, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve lasting impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement.

With humble beginnings as a startup between two college friends, today, after 15 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients and 75 countries. We continue to lead the world in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to manage Earth’s resources and to meet society’s needs. GPTech is a mission-driven technical consulting company that specializes in energy, infrastructure, and development. GPTech’s work is guided by its core mission, vision, and value. Visit greenpwrd.com for more information.

GPTech is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) / A&E Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to provide architecture and engineering (A&E) technical support to the DOS/URS Program in Ukraine. The DCOP/DPM will support the Chief of Party (COP) / Program Manager (PM) and be responsible for all technical aspects of contract performance, as well as management-related requirements of the contract. They will oversee the technical staff at the GPTech Kyiv office, as well as local and international consultants. The DCOP/DPM will manage construction supervision and quality assurance (QA) compliance activities, and will represent the PM in the PM’s absence. 

Please note: This is a full-time position located in GPTech’s facility in Podil, Kyiv. Our URS project follows a work schedule requiring the DCOP/DPM to be in the office five days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the Ukraine DOS Mission with independent design, engineering support, construction supervision, and QA for ongoing and planned construction, design, operations, procurement, government-to-government / host country contracting, and maintenance projects. 
• Ensure that the infrastructure projects across the Mission portfolio are designed and built to proper standards. 
• Provide expertise to support the following key areas:
  • feasibility and pre-feasibility studies,
  • A&E design,
  • tender documents,
  • construction implementation plans (CIPs) and construction supervision,
  • QA / quality control (QC) plans and QA services,
  • environmental monitoring and mitigation plans (EMMPs), and
  • construction life-cycle training. 
• Lead efforts to coordinate with the local government on construction and QA capacity-building and on construction oversight.
• Support the COP/PM in engaging with DOS personnel for program planning and delivering DOS reports on time and to a high standard of quality. 
• Coordinate office personnel on logistics and procurement for field personnel and local engineering subcontractors. 
• Help prepare contracts, subcontracts, agreements, and purchase orders, and provide subject-matter expertise for all phases of contract management.
• Lead subject-matter experts on cross-cutting program requirements, such as environmental compliance, climate risk, gender equity and social inclusion, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate translation of project documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or another related engineering degree from an accredited university in Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
• 10 years’ experience in design, construction, and QA of infrastructure projects
• 5 years’ experience working in developing countries
• Valid engineering license, in good standing, in Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
• Demonstrated experience supporting professional A&E services for projects, including QA and other logistical and technical services across all areas of critical infrastructure
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles of construction management and QC
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to civil engineering, transportation facility planning, and design 
• Knowledge of engineering surveying, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of transportation facilities
• Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and processes, as well as design-build and design-bid-build project principles
• Experience with architecture and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and newly designed projects
• Working knowledge of processes and concepts for reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances and/or greenhouse gas emissions
• Working knowledge of relevant local and international civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and recordkeeping requirements
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understand plans and specifications, and make factual comparisons to the relevant regulations
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying relevant regulations and policies
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English, both written and spoken
• Experience working on United States Government projects (preferred) 

Thank you for applying and for your interest in GP Tech. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.

The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.

GP Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, in all facets of the employment process. GP Tech prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This is a regular full time position.

Please apply following the link: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=gr965