Construction and Engineer, Program Design Specialist

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for construction projects
• Risk and performance management
• Schedule and cost control
• Technical evaluations and IGCE development
• SOW/PWS writing and requirements definition
• Overseas infrastructure delivery
• QA/QC and code compliance
• Multi-project oversight and stakeholder coordination

Required Skills And Competencies

• 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.
• Prior experience working within the DOS Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and Security Assistance (PM/SA).
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in risk management, M&E methodologies, and engineering assessments.

Preferred Experience

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Secret-level clearance.

Benefits

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000 annually.

Schedule

The position is full-time and based in Washington, DC.