U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations

On June 28th, Chargé d’Affaires Kimberly R. Furnish, OBO Principal Deputy Director J. Douglas Dykhouse, U.S. Northern Command Brigadier General Maurizio Calabrese, U.S. Mission personnel, and Bahamian officials, gathered during the Embassy Nassau’s July 4th celebration to recognize the near completion of the new U.S. Embassy Nassau in the Bahamas with a ribbon cutting ceremony. PDD Dykhouse remarked, "This new U.S. Embassy Nassau is the United States’ physical commitment to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and to the Caribbean region. From the construction contract signing in December of 2018 to a groundbreaking in October of 2019 and to the Topping Out Ceremony in July of 2021, we have worked through Hurricane Dorian and the COVID pandemic to get where we are today. This efficient and sustainable embassy will enable diplomacy. This is what providing the most effective facilities for U.S. diplomacy looks like." Design Architect: Ennead Architects Construction: Caddell Construction Architect of Record: INTEGRUS Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eGVuv2cM U.S. Department of State #buildingdiplomacy #stateOBO #newembassy #nassaubahamas

OBO integrates sustainability initiatives into all phases of the project lifecycle and asset management. Through the Energy Program, our innovative teams created a global utility vendor database. This utility vendor database allows the department to analyze and contact vendors for carbon pollution-free electricity options and helped Mission Japan and the Greening Diplomacy Initiative win a 2024 Presidential Federal Sustainability Award. https://lnkd.in/esX9kikn U.S. Department of State #greeningdiplomacyinitiative #presidentialfederalsustainabilityaward #greenenergy #cleanenergy #greendiplomacy

Mark your calendar! OBO Industry Days hosted by External Affairs is kicking off a virtual “Reverse” Industry Day Series, a discussion-based format led by our contractor partners and industry leaders. The first Reverse Industry Day on Thursday, July 18th, from 2 - 3:30 pm EST will be led by American International Contracting (Special Projects), Inc., KCCT, and RHI who will share their expertise on challenges faced during design development and the solutions they implemented while working on the new U.S. embassy in Doha. Speakers include: Welcome from External Affairs Acting Director Meghan Sebold Message from OBO Director Ambassador Will Moser Firm Introduction from Managing Director Tracy Thomas KCCT: Stephen M. Vlach, AIA, Principal AICI-SP: Mike Kowalski, President Rhodeside Harwell: Jake Fettig, Associate ASLA, Landscape Designer The session will conclude with a Q&A facilitated by Industry Engagement Advisor Lauren Luckett, LEED Green Associate that will facilitate a conversation and discussion between industry partners and OBO subject-matter experts. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dgh35ZdM Participation from the audience is encouraged.  Submit your questions in advance via Slido: https://lnkd.in/dn3QWvbS Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from and engage with industry leaders! U.S. Department of State American International Contracting (Special Projects), Inc. KCCT RHI #buildingdiplomacy #stateOBO #IndustryDay #GovCon #StateDepartment #doingbusinesswiththedepartmentofstate #governmentcontracting

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗘𝗗: 𝟳/𝟭𝟬/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀   Bring your experience in mechanical, civil, electrical, or structural #engineering, #facilities, #facilitymanagement, #bim, #archibus, and #revit to a unique public service career. #StateOBO offers opportunities in three distinct categories—Foreign Service (FS), Civil Service (CS), and Personal Services Contractors (PSC). Visit our careers website to learn more about these three areas: 👉 https://bit.ly/3VKeyVG. 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗦𝗖) Deadline: 07/10/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/et6cb3zr 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝟭𝟰) Deadline: 07/11/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eVMCeX6i 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝟭𝟯) Deadline: 07/11/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eETU5CZv 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 (𝗣𝗦𝗖) Deadline: 07/22/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/ecCh9bV9 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (𝗣𝗦𝗖) Deadline: 07/29/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eccHR9t4 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 (𝗙𝗦) Deadline: 08/06/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/ebjebaad Please join our Talent Network - https://bit.ly/3VG8U6R - to be notified of future opportunities! U.S. citizenship is required. Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) National Association of Home Builders Associated General Contractors of America American Society of Civil Engineers IEEE IFMA FacilitiesNet/NFMT Society of Women Engineers Society of American Military Engineers AECOM NSBE Professionals | National Society of Black Engineers SHPE National Association of Women in Construction US Army Corps of Engineers The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Black Data Professional Network IIBA Association of Data Scientists (ADaSci) American Statistical Association - ASA ABPMP - Association of BPM Professionals International Project Management Institute ASIS International

OBO Industry Days hosted by External Affairs is kicking off a virtual “Reverse” Industry Day Series, a discussion-based format led by our contractor partners and industry leaders.     The first Reverse Industry Day on Thursday, July 18th, from 2 - 3:30 pm EST will be led by American International Contracting (Special Projects), Inc., KCCT, and RHI who will share their expertise on challenges faced during design development and the solutions they implemented while working on the new U.S. embassy in Doha.    Speakers include:  Welcome from External Affairs Acting Director Meghan Sebold   Message from OBO Director Ambassador Will Moser Firm Introduction from Managing Director Tracy Thomas    KCCT: Stephen M. Vlach, AIA, AIA, Principal  AICI-SP: Mike Kowalski, President  Rhodeside Harwell: Jake Fettig, Associate ASLA, Landscape Designer    The session will conclude with a Q&A facilitated by Industry Engagement Advisor Lauren Luckett, LEED Green Associate that will facilitate a conversation and discussion between industry partners and OBO subject-matter experts.     Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dgh35ZdM   Participation from the audience is encouraged.  Submit your questions in advance via Slido: https://lnkd.in/dn3QWvbS   Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from and engage with industry leaders!    U.S. Department of State American International Contracting (Special Projects), Inc. KCCT RHI   #buildingdiplomacy #stateOBO #IndustryDay #GovCon #StateDepartment #doingbusinesswiththedepartmentofstate #governmentcontracting

Last week, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar joined U.S. Consul General in Guadalajara Amy Scanlon, along with OBO Managing Director Richard Sullivan, Executive Director Shane Myers from the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Mission personnel, and Mexican officials, at the formal dedication of the new U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara. The new consulate in Guadalajara, which will formally begin offering services to the public later this summer, is an important physical representation of the long-term commitment to the U.S.-Mexico relationship and a permanent presence in the region. Throughout the project, an estimated $66 million was invested in the local economy, and more than 1,880 Mexican workers were employed during its construction. The new facility not only meets the operational needs of the diplomatic mission but also serves as a model of innovation and responsible development in international diplomacy. Features include: ➕ Increased number of consular windows to better serve visitors and expedite services, ➕ Advanced energy and water-efficiency measures, including solar panels, a wastewater treatment system, innovative storm water management, drip irrigation, and drought-tolerant, native landscaping, ➕ Vibrant art installations throughout, and   ➕ Outdoor overflow space shaded by natural palapas, paying homage to local traditions.  Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/db2DHrR5 Design Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP  Construction: B.L. Harbert International, LLC Architect of Record: PAGE      The United States and Mexico have a consequential bilateral relationship, directly impacting the everyday lives of millions of U.S. and Mexican citizens, whether through trade, joint security, or tourism. This ribbon cutting is the first in a series of upcoming U.S. embassy and consulate project completions in Mexico.  Within similar timeframes, OBO has undertaken five major builds across Mexico:  four new consulate facilities located in Hermosillo, Guadalajara, Merida, and Nogales, and a new embassy in Mexico City. With existing U.S. presence in Ciudad Juarez, Matamoros, Tijuana, Monterrey, and Nuevo Laredo, the new locations will total 10 diplomatic facilities in Mexico, reflecting the momentum of our collaborative efforts.  Photo by Kevin Scott. U.S. Department of State #buildingdiplomacy #stateOBO #statedept #thediplomat #Mexico #Guadalajara #diplomacy

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 - 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Are you ready to take your data analytics expertise to new heights in the dynamic world of construction management? The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), invites you to apply your skills in a role that directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide. Leverage your six years of experience to revolutionize business processes using cutting-edge data analytics. Your insights will shape the future of construction management at OBO. Utilize the latest technologies to collect, organize, analyze, and visualize data, transforming complex findings into actionable insights through compelling written and visual reports. Play a crucial role in optimizing operations for OBO's $85 billion portfolio replacement value which spans over 280 locations globally. Your work will directly support U.S. foreign policy by ensuring the effectiveness of U.S. diplomatic facilities. This Personal Services Contract (PSC) position is based in Rosslyn, VA, and offers a competitive annual salary range of $139,395-$181,216. With potential telework arrangements and the opportunity to renew non-status, non-permanent contracts for up to five years, this role is a possible stepping-stone to a long-term career with the U.S. Department of State. Take on this challenge and help us build a better future for U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! https://lnkd.in/gJaMMW9r U.S. citizenship is required. Society of Women Engineers Society of American Military Engineers National Association of Women in Construction National Association of Minority Contractors, Inc. IFMA FacilitiesNet/NFMT The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) US Army Corps of Engineers Hiring Our Heroes SHPE NSBE Professionals | National Society of Black Engineers Black Data Professional Network IIBA Association of Data Scientists (ADaSci) American Statistical Association - ASA ABPMP - Association of BPM Professionals International Project Management Institute

OBO Managing Director of Construction and Security Management Tracy Thomas gave a fantastic keynote speech, "A Global Construction Perspective," at the National Institute of Building Sciences Women Executives in Building Symposium that covered a range of topics from OBO's diplomatic platform to emerging global trends in the construction industry to personal career anecdotes. Feedback from the audience said that her valuable insight on leadership resonated with everyone present. We are grateful for the knowledge and perspective that MD Thomas offers to OBO on a daily basis. #buildingdiplomacy #stateOBO #statedept #thediplomat

OBO is celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month with an Employee Spotlight on Delories King, Project Manager for the Project Development and Coordination Division. Wah gwaan! Delories King coordinates the efforts of architects, engineers, subject matter experts, contractors, and end users in the South Pacific. Leadership, determination, hard work, integrity, and humanitarianism are essential qualities deeply rooted in her Caribbean heritage and family upbringing. She is a first-generation, Caribbean American, born to Jamaican parents. A Jamaican proverb says, “If you want good, your nose has to run,” meaning success requires hard work and effort, despite adversities. This wisdom emphasizes perseverance and dedication, which are vital in her work at OBO. Navigating through geopolitical changes, federal policies, climate changes, and cultural norms can be challenging, but it is exceedingly rewarding. Her Jamaican heritage has equipped Delories with the qualities needed to succeed both personally and professionally. Delories is passionate about connecting with people and experiencing other cultures. While growing up in a diverse neighborhood, she was surrounded by families from all over the world. Parents, who spoke no English, relied on their children to help them navigate their new lives in the United States. When playing outside as a child, if you got hungry or thirsty, you could stop at a friend’s house. Her grandmother always said, “Everyone is someone’s child. Be kind always. If you have something, share it. This is how we honor God.” Within her multicultural community, she learned Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, and certain phrases in Indian and African dialects. She was introduced to a variety of cuisines with deep flavors. These experiences instilled a deep appreciation for diversity, which aligns with Jamaica’s national motto, “Out of many, one people.” Thank you to OBO's DEIA Council for coordinating this Employee Spotlight. U.S. Department of State #buildingdiplomacy #stateOBO #statedept #thediplomat #caribbeanheritagemonth #spotlight

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀   Bring your experience in mechanical, civil, electrical, or structural #engineering, #facilities, #construction management, and #dataanalysis, to a unique public service career. #StateOBO offers opportunities in three distinct categories—Foreign Service (FS), Civil Service (CS), and Personal Services Contractors (PSC). Visit our careers website to learn more about these three areas: 👉 https://bit.ly/3VKeyVG. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 (𝗣𝗦𝗖) Deadline: 07/01/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gJaMMW9r 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 (𝗙𝗦) Deadline: 07/09/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/g_GgMsPd 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗦𝗖) Deadline: 07/10/2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/et6cb3zr Please join our Talent Network - https://bit.ly/3VG8U6R - to be notified of future opportunities! U.S. citizenship is required. American Society of Plumbing Engineers Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) National Association of Home Builders Associated General Contractors of America Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -National Association American Society of Civil Engineers IEEE IFMA FacilitiesNet/NFMT Society of Women Engineers Society of American Military Engineers AECOM NSBE Professionals | National Society of Black Engineers SHPE National National Association of Women in Construction US Army Corps of Engineers