Architect (Construction Project Manager)

Summary This position is assigned to the Facilities Section, Facilities and Construction Branch, Fleet & Family Readiness (FFR) Support Services at Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Millington, TN. The incumbent serves as a Construction Project Manager supporting Navy FFR. The mission is to administer a Navy‑wide program for planning, project nomination, programming, design, construction, repair, renovation, alteration, conversion, and maintenance of FFR facilities. Duties Architectural Construction Project Management duties include but are not limited to: Manage the design and construction of FFR facilities, including new construction, renovation, or conversion of existing facilities. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing all facets of the facility projects. Assist in the preparation of project nominations and facilitate the Project Validation Assessment (PVA) team's site assessments to determine user needs, estimate local competition, and conduct operational analysis. Review PVA drafts and final reports for accuracy and feasibility. Identify efficiencies and cost‑effective measures related to FFR capitalization efforts with a focus on developing the design‑build process. Develop acquisition plans for assigned projects by identifying and organizing responsibilities and support required to execute projects, and by developing and monitoring project schedules and budgets for construction, design, and construction management services. Prepare purchase requests and independent government estimates for construction, renovation, contract modifications, task orders, and delivery orders. Work closely with contracting officers to ensure procurement integrity and separation of functions between project management and contracting. Prepare statements of work (SOW) for all solicitation and contract types, including modifications for change orders. Coordinate required documents from local Base (Non‑appropriated Fund Instrumentality, Public Works, Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, or Naval Facilities Engineering Command). Prepare evaluation plans for complex procurements or those that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. May prepare independent government estimates for new work and modifications to award documents. Identify requirements and assist with procurement negotiations for assigned projects. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements related to scope of service, schedule, budget, and performance time requirements. Provide certification for receipt of construction payments, architectural/engineering (A/E) payments, and validate contractor‑submitted change orders. Oversee the development and maintenance of project files and records, ensuring activities are adequately documented and files are well maintained and organized. Correspond with the activity Public Works office on a full range of planning issues impacting project execution, resolving issues promptly to control costs and time extensions at the programming level before execution. Review A/E submissions, specifications, cost estimates, technical planning documents, project documentation, and project status reports for new construction, repair, renovation, alteration, and expansion of facilities. Coordinate A/E design development with commercial A/E firms, NAVFAC, Navy, non‑Navy Department of Defense agencies, and other governmental agencies. Develop design problem statements and continuously review FFR projects through all phases of planning, programming, and design to include monitoring and evaluating performance of all project‑related activities. Develop, review, and conduct on‑site FFR master plans at Navy installations worldwide and coordinate those plans with Shore Infrastructure Plans, Installation Master Plans, and Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). Render on‑site facility planning and design assistance, including, but not limited to, provision of concept sketches, AutoCAD drawings with design alternatives, product/finish recommendations, and project nomination/execution guidance. Provide monthly status updates on each project to CNIC HQ (N944) on time with schedule for monthly meetings with CNIC or Deputy Commander. Conditions of Employment Pass all applicable records and background check. Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a valid passport. Qualifications Resumes must include information demonstrating experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) related to this position. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, practices, and techniques of architectural/engineering design. Ability to execute construction and renovation projects. Knowledge of administration of non‑appropriated fund (NAF) capital programs, including design, operations, and management of recreation, community support, lodging, and/or MWR business‑based activity facilities. Knowledge of environmental and economic considerations and industry trends in recreation, community support, lodging, and/or MWR business‑based activity facilities. Knowledge of DoD planning, programming, and budgeting for NAF and appropriated fund (APF) budgeting and accounting systems and applicable laws, rules, regulations, directives, and instructions. General knowledge of the organization, structure, and operation methods of DoD, Department of the Navy, CNIC, NAVFAC, local commands, etc., to frame inquiries and provide responses related to planning and execution of assigned projects/tasks. Knowledge of project nomination and vetting processes and procedures (Pre‑INVS, Planning Status Sheets, full INVS). Knowledge of acquisition methodologies currently in use within industry and government. Skill in preparing SOW for construction projects, including new SOW and modifications for change orders in accordance with current codes and regulations. Skill in the use of standard industry software (e.g., AutoCAD). Ability to analyze project specifications, proposals, and construction plans. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Education A degree in architecture or a related field that included 60 semester hours of coursework in architecture or related disciplines, with at least 30 semester hours in architectural design and 6 semester hours each in structural technology, materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems. A degree in architectural engineering. A combination of education and experience in the field of architecture. Specifically, in the absence of a degree in architecture, the candidate must have had one year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, five years of such experience is required. This experience must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. #J-18808-Ljbffr Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)