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| Job Ref: | 88793BR |
| Employer: |
Earth Tech Inc.. |
| City: | Arlington |
| State/Province: | VA |
| Country: | United States |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Industries: | Other/Not Classified |
| Job Description: |
Position: Project Coordinator Location: Arlington, VA Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Assist the project management team, oversee all home and field office activities, and ensure effective and efficient coordination between the two offices • Be thoroughly familiar with relevant U.S. and host country regulations and laws as well as AECOM policies and procedures, and be accountable for project implementation compliance with these regulations, laws, policies, and procedures • Assist in orienting consultants and staff to AECOM and project objectives, procedures, resources, and relationships; monitor processes to ensure that proper procedures and rules are followed • Assist Project Manager with USAID approval requests process and all project related procurement • Assist with project start-ups and closeouts including traveling to the field as assigned • Recruit, mobilize, and demobilize short-term consultants and long-term project staff • Prepare project memos; review and approve monthly invoices to the client • Develop and monitor consultant and subcontractor contracts • Monitor project budgets and assist in the preparation of budget modifications • Prepare accrual, pipeline, and cost-to-complete reports for both AECOM and clients as necessary • Ensure corporate/client branding requirements are met on all project deliverables • Prepare information needed for business development and AECOM communications materials such as PPRs • Serve as principal AECOM point of contact with U.S. and third country-based subcontractors' contract representatives • Assist with new business proposal work as needed Qualifications • 1 - 3 years direct USAID project experience, preferably with one of the larger USAID contractors • Knowledge of USAID regulations and policy (including AIDAR and FAR regulations) desired • Bachelors Degree in International Relations or a related field • Team player who can work independently with minimal guidance, who also excels at consulting and coordinating with teams • Ability to write and verbally communicate clearly and concisely • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines with keen attention to detail • Proficiency with Word and Excel • Previously lived and/or worked in a developing country preferred • Willingness to travel up to 25% with minimal notice on short-term assignments overseas, including possible travel to post-conflict zones What We Offer AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
| Post Date: | 07/22/2013 |
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