This is a Full-Time, on-site role located at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China. We are seeking U.S. citizens who are willing to relocate to Beijing, China.
Company: MEC Energy Services, LLC
Location: U.S. Embassy-Beijing, China
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Relocation Requirement: This position requires relocation. The employer provides transportation to and from the host nation from the employee’s point of hire in accordance with the successful candidate's offer letter.
Take Your Career Around the World
Looking for more than just your next job? Join a team supporting the U.S. Department of State at American embassies and consulates around the globe.
At MEC, we’re seeking skilled professionals across a wide range of disciplines—including skilled trades, facilities management, logistics, administration, technical services, and operations—to help support the critical mission of U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. Every role plays an important part in maintaining safe, secure, and mission-ready environments for American personnel serving overseas.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, the opportunity to live and work internationally, and an outstanding compensation and benefits package, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join MEC?
- Competitive compensation
- Company-paid housing and utilities overseas
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid travel to your overseas assignment
- The opportunity to live and work abroad while supporting an important U.S. Government mission
- Professional growth through unique international experience
Reports to: Facilities Supervisor
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist the Facility Management Section with development, design, planning, and execution phases for construction and renovation projects in secure areas of the Chancery, the Existing Office Building and Embassy Compound. The Project Coordinator (PC) maintains records of facility based tools, equipment, and spare parts inventories housed in the CAA. The PC is responsible to develop scope of work (SOW) including required purchased components, developing an independent government estimate (IGE) to ensure completion of on-time and within budget projects, and when projects have been approved is responsible for initiating and processing requests for any secure procurements needed to support the project.
- As assigned by the Senior Facility Manager (S/FM), acts as project coordinator for construction and renovation projects. The PC coordinates with various sections in order to ensure smooth execution and successful completion of these projects.
- The employee for this position ensures that plans and drawings comply with appropriate specifications. Produces “as built” drawings in accordance with accepted industry practices.
- Properly file and catalog drawings paying particular attention to security matters at all times.
- Reports to the Facilities Supervisor, but coordinates work directly with FM or his/her designee.
- Using DOS standard secure procurement procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE
Education:
- Must be 21 years of age; completed secondary school or obtained a GED.
Prior Work Experience:
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in the building construction and maintenance trades is required. Two years of total five years’ work experience should be in project and one year of total five years’ work experience as supervisor is also required.
Job Knowledge:
- Must have good knowledge of architectural and civil engineering theories, inspection practices and procedures, of construction practices and techniques, and work of the principal construction trades. Must be able to identify and evaluate conformance to specifications, safety, adequacy, and quality of work. Must good working knowledge of Local and International Building Codes (IBC), standard engineering reference works and handbooks, AIA handbooks and requirements on construction work.
- Must have a full knowledge of safety practices applicable to the construction industry.
- Must have a good knowledge of US and the host country/local practices and codes.
Skills and Abilities:
Personal skills: Must possess professional and technical ability able to program, plan, schedule, evaluate, organize and delegate effectively. Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, work under stress to trouble shoot and solve site problems, and be willing to work outside normal working hours occasionally. Must be willing to work outdoors and perform field work in addition to office based functions.
Technical skills: Must be able to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment in scoping work activities, evaluating quality of work performed and selection of appropriate materials and finishes. Must have proven construction and renovation skills in architectural and civil work and demonstrate the ability to acquire technical knowledge in other disciplines.
Computer skills: Must have effective computer skills of AutoCad, Photoshop, MS Project or a scheduling software, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to use various internet search engines are required.
Safety: Must be able to perform all job activities and duties in a responsible manner to avoid the creation of safety or health hazards and conform to established safety and health policies. Must be able to utilize, and enforce appropriate usage of, personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job activity. Must report unsafe or hazardous conditions immediately to the POSHO.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Drug Testing-Required
Background check-Required
If you’re adaptable, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready to take your career beyond borders, we encourage you to apply today. Join a team that supports the U.S. Department of State’s global mission while gaining valuable international experience and enjoying a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in or willing to relocate to Beijing, China for this role?
Education:
Experience:
- Relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Work Location: On the road
