Civil Engineering Lead

CIVIL ENGINEERING LEAD


DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.


POSITION OVERVIEW


The Civil Engineering Lead serves as a senior technical expert and project management authority supporting the planning, programming, design, and execution of complex facility and infrastructure projects tied to Bomber weapon systems, Nuclear Command and Control Communications, and aircraft operations at the Component Command level. In this role, the selected candidate will provide expert engineering advisory support to senior officials and government stakeholders, coordinating across multiple disciplines to develop requirements, cost estimates, phased schedules, and statements of work while ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and local codes governing health, safety, and the environment. The position requires active engagement with a broad range of stakeholders including facility occupants, Air Force Nuclear enterprise leadership, national laboratories, architectural and engineering firms, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and the Air Force Civil Engineering Center, while also supporting independent Government cost estimate generation, design review, project surveillance, and post-construction lessons learned capture. Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance and possess an ABET-accredited engineering or STEM graduate degree, with a minimum of five years of experience in engineering or project management support, five years of Bomber infrastructure and military facility management, five years of engineering documentation, and at least three years of base-level or MAJCOM facility project planning and programming, with Professional Engineer or PMP licensure and Military Construction experience strongly preferred.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize, direct, and coordinate complex projects within critical segments of major operating programs involving facility essential systems and Real Property and Real Property Installed Equipment supporting the infrastructure of Bomber weapon system, Nuclear Command and Control Communications, and/or aircraft operations.


• Serve as consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. Provide Component Command engineering management of the project processes. Provide construction and project management oversight and advisory support.


• Provide assistance with planning, programming, developing requirements, cost estimates, and performing engineering management work for significant multi-phase projects that normally cross engineering disciplines and require professional technical knowledge of general engineering principles. Coordinate requirements with architects/engineers in a variety of disciplines.


• Participate in an engineering team and assist in the planning, survey, scope development, cost estimating, and phased scheduling of projects and requirements.


• Evaluate and advise the Government on installation requests for new construction, renovation, and improvements of facilities and infrastructure. Provide technical advisory support on emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete.


• Support the generation of independent Government cost estimates (IGCEs) for projects. All cost estimates shall be prepared as required by the Government.


• Ensure federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to in the project development cycle.


• Coordinate the draft preparation and reviews of architect and engineer (A&E) statements of work (SOW). Assist with providing criteria and standards for specialized, difficult, and unusual requirements to include nuclear certification conditions.


• Assist the Government with the review of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates of A&E firms or other design agents to ensure design excellence, successful requirements capture, and compliance with specifications and codes.


• Provide assistance working with organizational managers, budget personnel, and engineering authorities to develop and gain approval for proposed construction, maintenance, and repair projects.


• Provide project management communication support for large and complex projects requiring interface with stakeholders to include: facility occupants, operators, Air Force Nuclear enterprise leadership and subject matter experts, national laboratories, architectural and engineering firms, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and/or Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC).


• Monitor project progress at the installation(s) and provide inputs and guidance to higher HQ levels on performance.


• Provide assistance on the inspection/surveillance of assigned projects. Apply sufficient knowledge of general engineering discipline principles to discuss discrepancies and potential solutions with those performing the work.


• Provide accurate, effective, and timely project close-out assistance and support.


• Advise the Government on operations and maintenance procedures for projects nearing completion.


• Provide assistance in project life-cycle review and post-construction after action reporting and lessons learned capture.


• The Contractor shall stay current with computers and computer software such as information management software, computer aided design and drafting programs, and project tracking/management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an Active Secret clearance


• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering undergraduate degree or ABET accredited graduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics degree.


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in base-level, MAJCOM, or Component Command facility project planning, programming, and management. Military Construction project planning, programming, and management is highly desired.


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with engineering or project management support, Professional Engineer or Program Management Professional (PMP) licensing preferred.


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with documentation of engineering goals, objectives and requirements.


• Minimum of five (5) years of Bomber infrastructure and/or military facility management experience, including operations management, design, construction administration and project programming experience.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.


DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.


AAP/EEO STATEMENT


DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.


This policy applies to all terms of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.


OTHER DUTIES


Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.