Public Works Director / Chief Engineer

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Public Works Director / Chief Engineer based in Mombasa, Kenya. The role leads engineering and maintenance operations for public works projects, coordinating designs, construction and repairs of infrastructure while managing budgets, resources and compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies, procedures and schedules for infrastructure operation, maintenance and repair, meeting customer needs and performance standards.
• Manage engineering and maintenance operations, including environmental programs, system upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Allocate labour, materials and equipment to meet contract performance requirements and operational priorities.
• Monitor and manage budgets for public works projects and activities.
• Coordinate engineering designs, technical solutions and construction for infrastructure improvement, repair or expansion.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies, local laws, U.S. government regulations and contractual obligations.
• Supervise and mentor Public Works Department staff and prepare operational and project status reports for program leadership, government representatives and the client.
• Act as the main point of contact with the client and government on technical and operational matters, and run emergency response and contingency plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, ABET-accredited; a combination of education and at least ten years of specialized experience can replace a professional engineering license.
• Registered professional engineer licensed by a U.S. state or territory, or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in public works, infrastructure management or facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership of large teams of technicians and engineers, preferably in public works or government contracting.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); passport valid at least one year and ability to obtain the required visa.
• Preferred: Master's degree, OCONUS experience, U.S. government or military public works experience, NAVFAC familiarity, PMP or CCM certification, and familiarity with energy conservation or environmental compliance programs.

Required skills

• Project management of schedules, budgets and resources for large maintenance and construction projects.
• Proficiency with engineering software, workflow management systems and Microsoft Office.