Document Controller-Engineer

About Chemonics
Chemonics International is an international development company based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to promote meaningful change around the world to help people live healthier, more productive and more independent lives. Since 1975 we have worked in 149 countries around the world, and currently implement 113 contracts in 68 countries. Our main partner is the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), but we occasionally work with foreign donors as well. We have over 600 staff based in our Washington, DC office and over 3000 staff in our project offices around the world.

USAID/Lebanon Community Support Program (CSP)
This 5 year project aims to support municipalities and underserved and vulnerable communities in providing better services and enhanced economic opportunities to improve lives and reduce tensions that contribute to conflict and violence in Lebanon. We’re a regionally based program, based in Beirut with activities in Bekaa, North, and South Lebanon. Chemonics is the sole owner of the Lebanon Community Support Program IDIQ contract. We currently have two Task Orders. Task Order 01 (which covers Operations and Management) and Task Order 02 (covers our technical community support work). We may be awarded more task orders in the future.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Document Controller-Engineer will be based in CSP Sin el fil offices. S/he manages all documentation related to engineering activities and make sure to follow all quality control processes and documentations.  In addition, he/she is responsible for tracking and recording engineering related communications and correspondences between the engineering unit and other stakeholders.

1.  Specific Duties and Responsibilities

•          .  Tracking and documenting all engineering related activities, i.e. engineering and shop drawings, as-  
•                built drawings, weekly reports and any other deliverables as required in the quality control plan.
• Tracking and documenting all communications and correspondences with CSP partners, suppliers and subcontractors i.e. variation orders, sub-task orders, inspections reports, technical submittals.
• Provide weekly progress reports on all engineering related activities.
• Highlight and communicate any delay or amendments to the Engineering manager on a weekly basis.
• Follow up with CSP staff, partners and local authorities regarding any missing documentations.
• Prepare preliminary drawings, single line diagrams, sizing calculations (for generators, cables, solar PV, etc.), generate preliminary bills of  quantities, when required.
• Conduct site visits to follow-up on activities when required.
• Support in technical evaluations when required.
• Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designee.

2.  Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electro-mechanical, and other related fields) is required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in engineering construction projects, documentation or monitoring is preferred, or any other relevant area of expertise.
• Excellent communication, reporting and networking skills.
• Experience working in the renewable energy field is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Fluent spoken Arabic, with strong English spoken and written.

3.  Place of Assignment

The Document Controller-Engineer will be based in CSP’s main office in Beirut and may be asked to travel to CSP’s regions of operation for site visits and monitoring.  

4.  Reporting

The Document Controller-Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager, or his/her designee.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants that can legally work in Lebanon will be considered for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination.