Architectural/Specialty System Project Officer [Recruitment Mission to The Middle East and North Africa], US-Washington

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is planning a Global Recruitment Mission to The Middle East and North Africa during the month of December 2011. Candidates who are citizens or local nationals of this region are particularly encouraged to apply on the IMF JobLink website, along with all other candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews.

 

Job Summary

 

Under the general supervision of the Design and Construction Project Managers in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) of the Technology and General Services Department (TGS), this position is responsible for the development of the Fund's requirements for architectural and specialty systems and for ensuring their incorporation into the design of the HQ1 building and for participating in the successful construction and post-construction close-out of the HQ1 Renewal Program.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Leads the organization of the interface between the staff and the design team. Researches and documents tenant design and specialty system (i.e. AV/IT) requirements from tenants, facilitates the delivery of those requirements from design through construction.
• Develops and reviews the architectural and specialty systems design (AV/IT). Ensures that the Fund's requirements are integrated into the design or if their requirements are not feasible for any reason the rationale is communicated to the appropriate organizational unit.
• Supports the Design Project Manager to coordinate design decision milestones with client operational needs resulting in a thoroughly communicated strategy for moving the design forward. Solicits, analyzes and provides data for inclusion in internal and external communications relating to the design and construction. Data include presentations, surveys and survey results resulting in tenant feedback.
• For special use spaces, coordinates with the Tenant Manager to ensure requirements are gathered in a manner consistent with the schedule of the project; that project constraints are provided and properly communicated; and that requirements are translated and communicated to the design team for incorporation as appropriate.
• Reviews architectural change orders and itemized breakdowns.
• Monitors adherence to design and construction performance and takes appropriate action to provide feedback on both positive and negative performance to the Deputy Project Director, Technical, and appropriate IMF staff.
• Supports TGS management and other project management staff in any other area related to the HQ1 Renewal Program as required.

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of a relevant advanced university degree, supplemented by a minimum of four years of professional experience in Real Estate, Facilities or Design and Construction field, or equivalent; or a bachelor's degree, supplemented by a minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in Real Estate, Facilities or Design and Construction field, is required.
• Experience in facility design, construction, and/or project management of large, complex, institutional projects.
• Possess demonstrable project management and organizational skills, strong written and speaking skills, and experience in projects of a scope similar to that defined above.
• Familiarity with Building information modeling and other construction project management software.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of local design and building construction/renovation processes.
• Knowledge of local and federal building requirements and construction contract techniques, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with individuals in a multi-cultural environmental.

Click Here to Apply

Closing Date: Monday, 16 January 2012