Commonwealth Trading Partners, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Construction & Engineer, Program Design Specialist (PM/SA)
Commonwealth Trading Partners, Inc. is a privately held small business based in Herndon, VA, providing program management services for government and private clients. The Construction and Engineer, Program Design Specialist will support the delivery of large-scale engineering and construction projects, ensuring they are cost-effective, on schedule, and compliant with applicable codes and standards.
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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
Required
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
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
Proficiency in risk management, M&E methodologies, and engineering assessments
Preferred
Previous experience working within PM/SA
Advanced Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D
Telework
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
401K Retirement plan
Company
Commonwealth Trading Partners, Inc.
Global Trade & Security Solutions Excellence in the Public & Private Sector A proud V3-certified company ISOA Women, Peace, and Security Certified Company Since 1993, the experts at Commonwealth Trading Partners (CTP) have provided trade compliance and security-related services for public and private sector clients throughout the world.