Architect - Algiers Chancery Facade Replacement

About the role

Scientific Research Corporation is hiring an Architect for a 12-month project in Algiers, Algeria, supporting OBO/Algiers on the Algiers Chancery Facade Replacement. The incumbent acts as project architect, providing architectural and construction quality assurance, technical oversight and quality control, with expected follow-on work within the DoS program.

Key responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections, monitor the contractor's quality control program and review drawings and specifications for compliance with the design documents.
• Read design and construction drawings, including engineering shop drawings, and check that construction complies with the final design parameters.
• Observe onsite construction to verify that elements are installed, formed and executed properly, and resolve conflicts between disciplines.
• Review contractor submittals, ensure materials meet contract requirements and that corrective actions are taken.
• Monitor the contractor's quality assurance and safety program and construction progress against the schedule, submitting weekly progress reports with recommendations.
• Prepare construction reports on progress and problems, evaluate contractor remedies and propose solutions to the Project Director/Construction Manager.
• Coordinate the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders, and prepare monthly progress reports for meetings.

Required profile

• Architecture degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of seven years of experience on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value.
• U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government Secret-level security clearance with Top Secret eligibility; travel is required.

Required skills

• Knowledge of international codes.
• Experience assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
• Ability to review engineering design calculations and data.
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations such as EM 385-1-1 and OSHA.
• Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).