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Q2IMPACT · 3 days ago

Construction and Engineer, Program Design Specialist

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Q2IMPACT is a data-first organization known for delivering innovative, customized solutions in monitoring, evaluation, learning, digital transformation, and performance management for government, security, and development partners. The Construction and Engineer, Program Design Specialist will support the quality assurance and effective delivery of large-scale engineering and construction projects, ensuring they are delivered cost-effectively, on schedule, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

ConsultingHumanitarianSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and support risk management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and engineering assessments for complex construction programs

Oversee and advise on program design, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build methodologies, remote-site construction, and partner-nation capacity support

Conduct technical evaluations, develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and support the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and code compliance (e.g. International Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, and National Electric Code) across multiple concurrent projects

Provide expert oversight of schedule and cost control, risk and performance management, and multi-project coordination with diverse stakeholders

Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks tailored to construction and infrastructure programs

Advise on overseas infrastructure delivery, ensuring alignment with U.S. Government standards and host nation requirements

Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and interagency partners

Qualification

Program designConstruction program managementMonitoring & Evaluation (M&E)Risk managementScheduleCost controlTechnical evaluationsSOW/PWS writingQA/QC complianceMulti-project oversightCross-cultural teamworkLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Active Secret-level clearance

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

At least 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in leading complex U.S. Government task orders, major capital projects, and overseas infrastructure programs

Demonstrated expertise in program design and construction program management

Demonstrated expertise in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for construction projects

Demonstrated expertise in risk and performance management

Demonstrated expertise in schedule and cost control

Demonstrated expertise in technical evaluations and IGCE development

Demonstrated expertise in SOW/PWS writing and requirements definition

Demonstrated expertise in overseas infrastructure delivery

Demonstrated expertise in QA/QC and code compliance

Demonstrated expertise in multi-project oversight and stakeholder coordination

Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously

In-depth knowledge of USG construction standards, regulations, and procurement processes

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and briefings