SPC Construction Monitor (onsite in Indonesia)

GAI Consultants is seeking a Construction Monitor for an on-site position with a client in Indonesia. The Construction Monitor would work an 8 week on 3 week off rotation at the client site, working closely with the client and local utility to maintain and improve the electrical system in the area. The candidate will have to be comfortable with work in a remote area of the world with a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team, maintaining and constructing an electrical system with unique challenges. Duties will include transmission and distribution line construction, client interaction, supervision/training of local contractors, working with the design team to assess constructability of projects, and identification of maintenance areas.

The Construction Monitor is responsible for technical expertise and the successful construction of power delivery designs safely, on schedule, and within budget for GAI's Power Delivery Business Sector. This individual should be a strong leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Coordinate contractors' duties and assignments for construction and maintenance of the electrical system on site.
• Inspect project sites pre-construction to determine potential challenges.
• Monitor and advise contractors during work to ensure that safe and efficient techniques are being employed.
• Relay progress to project stakeholders in the form of reports or meetings.
• Work with the local utility to determine permitting requirements.
• Provide expertise on material selection, and receive and inspect the materials when they arrive on site.
• Revise field drawings to agree with as-built structures.
• Work with the on-site field engineer and United States based design teams to identify issues or improvements with electrical system designs.
• Coordinate outages for construction.
• Assist with estimates for materials and construction.
• Acts as the on-site contact between the client and GAI. Manage the client relationship and develop new opportunities for GAI to secure work.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.

Education and Training

• Must have an excellent safety record and experience, including an up-to-date minimum OSHA 10 hour training.
• Communicates effectively with clients, management, peers, and subordinates. Strong verbal and written communication and organization skills are required.
• Serves as a subject matter expert with an in-depth understanding of electric transmission and distribution line construction and maintenance and a general understanding of transmission and distribution line design.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current valid state-issued driver's license
• Passport

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of walking in steep varying terrain in all climate conditions.
• Must be able to drive.
• Must be capable of lifting 20 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a physical for work visa requirements.
• Must have Covid-19 vaccination and meet other vaccine requirements

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel to GAI office locations within the United States of America and to client office locations internationally. Travel requirement is estimated at up to 100% on a rotation at project locations.

General Characteristics

• Begins assisting Task Managers and Project Manager as needed on technical aspects of the project; well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10+ Years of Experience

Education

• H.S. Graduate

Certification/Licensure

• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Responsibilities involve performing and overseeing field monitoring on various multisite/phase construction projects of moderate to large scale, scope, and/or complexity, including placement of concrete, earthwork, roadway paving, buildings, structures, foundations, and building materials. Generates and substantiates reports and documentation regarding construction, materials, integration, equipment, and operations

Project and Task Management

• Can Manage Tasks

Management Responsibility

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Communication Skills

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
• Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement