MWR Engineering Technician (Project Manager)

Summary

This position is located at the Morale Welfare and Recreation Program Office (CNRWS). Incumbent is responsible for the complete coordination of design criteria planning and construction of appropriated and non-appropriated funded projects and management of all facilities assigned to MWR including management and supervision of work to keep building and capital equipment in good repair developing and managing construction of in-house self-help construction projects.

Duties

1. As Project Manager for design or other engineering services the incumbent performs administrative and technical project management.

• As Project Manager for projects performed in-house (MWR) ensures that siting and concept planning are compatible with the activity master plan. Plans and participates in conferences to decide on functional requirements for assigned projects. Identifies areas of special concern pertaining to the specific project environmental impact energy conservation economic analysis safety physical handicap criteria activity maintenance procedures and policies site utility adequacy connections and outages etc.
• Coordinates technical and administrative requirements with local state or other authorities when necessary obtaining necessary approval actions. Reviews established regulations codes standards schedules and priorities.
• Convenes and attends such meetings with concerned personnel and agencies as required to effectively decide on the optimum course of action. Develops or coordinates development of necessary designs specifications and cost estimates. Performs planning scheduling and coordination necessary to assure that the design is complete within the design budget and the allotted construction budget.
• Makes field investigations during construction involving difficult problems such as changes in design due to latent conditions and interfaces new work with existing structures and/or those under construction. Analyzes and interprets contract drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the contractors responsibility under the provisions of the contract.
• Recommends solutions to controversial situations including those which are due to misinterpretation of contractual and engineering terms and provisions. Reviews and evaluates proposed change orders recommending approval or disapproval. Prepares Government estimates used in negotiating cost of approved changes. Provides technical review and recommendations for the resolution for contractor claims.

2. Performs design and develops the construction drawings and specifications for civil and structural engineering systems such as parking lots construction or structural rehabilitation of existing buildings support structures playgrounds roofing systems and other similar projects. Projects may include additions and renovations to existing structures and/or new construction. Structures typically include Childcare Center Clubs Food facilities Golf Course grounds and other athletic recreation buildings and includes most or all of the following functions:

• Monitors construction ensuring that all aspects of the project are constructed in accordance with contract plans specifications and appropriate building codes.
• Provides technical liaison as necessary with respect to the specifications or statement of work to assure all work performed is within the scope of the contract. Confers with the construction contractor and design engineer to resolve problems or latent conditions that may arise during construction.
• Based on the problem or condition prepares sketches or change drawings and specifications solving the problem or condition. Incorporates change documents into contract performance documents. Analyzes and coordinates requested design or construction changes which occur after the contract is awarded.
• Ensures that changes in costs quantity scope schedules design or any other terms and conditions of the contract are coordinated or approved as appropriate Monitors the contract to assure the proper utilization of government funds.
• Brings any significant deficiencies to the attention of the Contracting Officer. Makes recommendations of corrective/preventative measures as appropriate.

3. Management and Operations Assignments. The incumbent serves as one of the staff advisors to the MVVR Site Managers and Regional Managers. Based on professional expertise furnishes advice on the efficient utilization of the machinery equipment and personnel Provides guidance for making changes as a result of reorganizations expansions realignments in the MWR mission and broad instructions received from higher headquarters. Develops or selects techniques for measuring the efficiency of production activities. Serves as the technical authority and coordinates the function with other related activities engineering functions quality control plant maintenance safety storage etc. Resolves controversial questions resulting from these studies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Valid Drivers license is required.
• This position requires a financial disclosure statement.

Qualifications

• Must have the experience and ability to proficiently utilize Computer Aided Drafting programs
• Must have experience in developing construction cost estimates
• Practical knowledge(s) of civil/structural/ architectural engineering concepts principles and practices applicable to the full range of duties concerned with the design layout and construction of facilities structures such as retail buildings childcare centers auto hobby shop recreational facilities including golf courses bowling centers etc.
• Technical familiarity with related engineering fields such as electrical mechanical and architectural.
• Knowledge of review and evaluation techniques and contract specifications.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding the contracting of government A-E services as well as the contractor selection process.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding the contracting/procurement of government services as well as knowledge of the product expected.
• Knowledge of building safety and environmental codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of organization budgeting planning and project management techniques. Ability to coordinate the work of others and motivate and load individuals of a variety of backgrounds.
• Comprehensive knowledge of facilities layout to perform complete projects to improve the arrangement reassignment or locations of materials equipment and personnel.
• Professional knowledge of industrial engineering concepts principles and practices applicable to the full range of engineering duties associated with broad or complex engineering studies or projects.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005 if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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