Civil Engineering Program Manager

Green Powered Technology (GPTech) is a global sustainable energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a sustainable future. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future. 

Providing comprehensive services for the entire project lifecycle, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering sustainable solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. GPTech is a signatory to the Global Compact and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with an emphasis on providing technical support in the areas of Affordable and Clean Energy; Climate Action; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Clean Water and Sanitation; and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. 

As a small business, we are proud of our big results. After just 14 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients in over 75 countries, with no sign of slowing down. Today, we are one of the world’s leaders in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to sustainably manage the earth’s resources and meet societal needs. Visit www.greenpoweredtechnology.com for more information.

About the Position

GPTech is seeking a Civil Engineering Program Manager to support GPTech’s Sustainable Infrastructure Practice Area. The focus of the Sustainable Infrastructure Practice Area is achievement of the sustainable development goals of clean energy; clean water; industry, innovation, and infrastructure; sustainable cities; and climate action. The Program Manager primarily will support existing Architecture and Engineering infrastructure design and construction oversight contracts with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by serving as the home office Program Manager providing technical reach back support to engineering field teams around the world.

This position is based in GPTech’s Arlington, Virginia, headquarters office. We work under a hybrid model and require this position to be in the office a minimum two days per week. Also anticipated international travel to client and project sites.

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with GPTech home office senior management staff, take accountability for relevant sustainable infrastructure practice area project processes, including construction quality assurance, control, and compliance.
• Work closely with and provide home office support to project managers and chiefs of party to ensure quality and timely submission of contract deliverables. 
• Guide project managers, chiefs of party, design leads, and design teams through the infrastructure project delivery process, taking responsibility for planning and executing all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Assist with new business proposal work by preparing technical proposals, developing relationships with potential partners, and identifying new opportunities.
• Prepare pipeline and cost-to-complete reports for both GPTech and clients, as necessary.
• Be thoroughly familiar with relevant U.S. and host country regulations and laws, as well as GPTech policies and procedures, and ensure project compliance with such.
• Travel regularly to provide technical assistance to projects and provide management and training support to project field staff, including for project startup and closeout.
• Coordinate with the GPTech Talent Acquisition Team to recruit project staff, as required.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices.
• Monitor consultant and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure that all project technical deliverables are formatted with the proper branding requirements established by the contract and sent to the clientor the prime contractor, as appropriate, and properly archived in the home office filing system both in hardcopy and electronically. 
• Prepare GPTech communications materials for business development (e.g., project descriptions/past performance reports). 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university or similar degree in a related field (engineering, architecture, construction management)
• Advanced technical degree in civil, energy, electrical (or related) engineering or advanced degree in humanitarian engineering, international development, or public policy preferred
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Additional licenses or certifications including ENV SP and/or PMP preferred
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in civil infrastructure sectors, of which at least 5 years were managing international development projects, and 2 years’ experience working in quality assurance and quality control
• Experience working with multilateral or bilateral donors, such as USAID, Millennium Challenge Corporation, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, World Bank, and/or Asian Development Bank
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies (including program acquisition and federal acquisition regulations)
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure on multiple concurrent projects
• Functional competence in French, Spanish, Arabic, or other language relevant to international development work strongly preferred
• Ability to travel abroad for short-term assignments 
• Eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance

Thank you for applying and for your interest in Green Powered Technology. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.

The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.

Green Powered Technology is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, in all facets of the employment process. Green Powered Technology prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.