This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Deputy Security & Emergency Management, Assistant Director Security Division. The Project Manager serves as a General Engineer Architect who provides expertise, coordination, direction and oversight in executing major and large design and construction projects. Projects assigned are the most highly visible to AOC stakeholders and involve high dollar investment in contracted resources.
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards For Engineers: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ For Architects: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ --AND-- In addition to meeting the basic education requirement for an Engineer or Architect, you resume must clearly demonstrate the required specialized experience as described below. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance. To qualify at the GS-14 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-13 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Specialized experience for this position is defined as having experience that demonstrates all of the following: Providing technical advice and having leadership for construction projects, staff, and resources, including costs, design and contractor performance; Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects; Applying advanced developments in building, facility, and site design in construction and physical accessibility; Performing infrastructure project planning and management; and Serving as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent. To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Providing technical recommendations/solutions to architectural/engineering problems encountered during construction projects; Performing cost estimates, feasibility studies and/or constructability reviews in the construction of facilities; Designing buildings and structures using established architectural criteria or specifications; and Serving as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent.
As a Project Manager, the General Engineer/Architect plans various complex project development functions with project teams and makes decisions affecting areas of responsibility that are precedent setting. Provides expertise and coordination from project concept stage through the construction documentation, construction, equipment installation, checkout and delivery. *Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.* Duties quoted at GS-14 level; If selected at the GS-13, candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-14. Project Management Develops the planning and documentation for a number of multi-million-dollar construction and renovation projects. Projects may include renovation, rehabilitation, alteration and new construction. Manages significant phases of projects supporting major Jurisdiction-wide renovation and construction projects. Plans, guides and coordinates the work of subordinate and matrixed resources engaged in accomplishing project objectives. Analyzes all engineering elements for near- and long-term special projects. Evaluates implementation of new systems and technological capabilities. Coordinates with OCSO stakeholders to define the project goals and develop the processes for goal accomplishment. Develops, implements and disseminates project schedules containing all accountable and reportable resources. Provides recommendations for readjustment of funds, schedules and tasks supporting design and construction elements to eliminate project conflicts and ensure proper staffing resources. Provides advice in pre-bid and pre-construction conferences regarding construction methods and equipment. Works with subordinate project managers to ensure arrangements are in place to ensure timely and effective access to worksites by contractors. Consultant/Contractor Oversight Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements. Prior to project performance, reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for technical adequacy. During project performance, assists contractors in interpreting technical requirements; recommends changes in contract terms to the Contracting Officer; monitors and evaluates contractor performance; reviews contractor invoices; recommends corrective actions; and inspects and accepts contract deliverables. Reviews progress schedules. Assesses compliance with technical documents during the course of facility construction. Reports progress and/or problems. Investigates and reports on matters of concern with contractors which may lead to formal claims by the contractor. Such matters may include contract changes, labor issues, unfavorable weather, or stakeholder scheduling priorities. Works with design consultants, project managers, construction contractors and Jurisdiction officials to resolve problems or conflicts impeding progress. Works with Contracting Officer to negotiate contract specification and design changes with Jurisdiction representatives, consultants, and contractors. Investigates requests for contract change orders. Considers work site conditions, field measurements and computations, and local labor rates. Provides advice and assistance to construction project managers in determining costs for changes required. Computes periodic payments to contractors based on review of contractors' cost breakdowns, progress data, materials and equipment used, and survey reports. Coordinates with District of Columbia government and Federal agencies, e.g., OSHA, EPA, to ensure that construction operations are in compliance with safety and environmental regulations and standards. Problem Resolution Directs a broad range of inter-disciplinary development and design activities. Makes recommendations and implements actions involving highly complex technical problems, including those that apply to controversial or unusual integrated systems. Coordinates the development of designs for large multi-purpose, multiple-phase projects. Technical Advice and Guidance Serves as an expert consultant on broad projects and programs. Consults with management in preparing requirements and criteria for complex or high value projects for construction or modification to facilities. Applies expert knowledge of professional architectural and engineering concepts, methods and procedures to analyze and define requirements of multi-phase projects. Provides guidance and technical advice to lower-grade employees and specialists within the organization in the performance of related assignments and is available to those employees for consultation on assigned projects. Responsible for thoroughly understanding and ensuring compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned.