Construction Control Representative

DutiesOversees construction of lease and federal projects, either personally, or through contract construction management firms. Develops scopes of work, schedules, detailed fee estimates, contract criteria, and other pertinent documentation if professional design services from architecture and engineering (A/E) firms are required. Assists Contracting Officer in negotiating contracts and design changes with A/E firms in coordination with agency representatives and manages the overall planning and design phase of projects.Evaluates and/or recommends the work of A/E firms to ensure compliance with all regulations and design criteria. Administers A/E contracts, as well as alteration and new construction contracts and recommends approval or rejection of all or parts of the proposals.Conducts or directs contracted services (A/E firm) to conduct site investigations to determine feasibility; topography; subsurface conditions; site configuration; or condition of structure and essential data before initiating design. Coordinates with others to assure that all technical areas are addressed, proper design consideration is given and that the total project objectives and schedules are met. Prepares and updates milestone schedules for project delivery, and reporting on project status. Meets with local organizations to ensure that designs are compatible with the adjacent built environment and to assess the availability of a construction workforce.Resolves or directs contracted services (A/E firm) to resolve design problems. Prepares or directs contracted services (A/E firm) to prepare documents for review and approval by agency officials.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentUS Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing dateRegister with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.Serve a one year probationary period, if required.Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.Have a valid driver's license QualificationsFor each job on your resume, provide:the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.The GS-13 salary range starts at $98,496 per year and varies by location. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify for the GS-13: you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level is experience which included responsibility for developing and managing construction or alteration projects. Such experience must demonstrate experience defining requirements with customers; applying construction and cost estimating methods and techniques; contract administration; inspection and acceptance of materials and workmanship; and construction, installation or repair of various types of systems used in public use buildings (e.g., heating, air conditioning, fire safety, ventilation, plumbing).Additional informationBargaining Unit status: Varies by location.Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal governmentAdditional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #22PBSA1020SHMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. DiversityGSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; andFostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; andDrives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. You will have access to many benefits including:Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)Life insurance coverage with several optionsSick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per yearThrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)Flexible work schedulesTransit and child care subsidiesFlexible spending accountsLong-term care insuranceTraining and developmentEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Mastery of construction administration and inspection methods, principles and practices.Comprehensive knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, structural, and/or architectural aspects of large and complex projects, identify problems, determine solutions, make decisions and commit to a course of action.Knowledge of Project Management, Architecture, Construction, and Engineering concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to permit the incumbent to serve as the Senior Construction Manager concerned with the repair, alteration, preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of various building projects from the preliminary planning stage through the design, construction, and commissioning stages to the point of occupancy.Knowledge and skills sufficient to read and interpret plans and specifications, interpret consultation practices and procedures, provide quality assurance or required inspection for materials, workmanship and installation of various systems, as wells as monitor and advise on safety and environmental practices.Knowledge of interpersonal skills necessary to build, lead, and maintain a diverse team through a long and complex process, resulting in all team members and stakeholders participating efficiently and effectively to achieve the common goal of completing a successful project.Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges: Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.You may preview questions for this vacancy.