Construction Budget & Contracts Lead

US Army Corps of Engineers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville, KY seeks a qualified professional to analyze operations, advise on procedural changes, and oversee the Resident/Area office budget and construction projections.

You will coordinate budget preparation, monitor expenditures, and issue contract change requests, ensuring compliance with federal guidance and timely reporting. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience which includes performing office engineering and business management duties which support construction management operations.
• Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in business administration, management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.
• Combination of Education and Experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze function, procedures, practices and resources, and synthesize information into recommendations to achieve efficiency, continuity and economy of operations.
• Advise on necessary changes to procedures, internal instructions and/or requirements in order to comply with the new guidance.
• Oversee the formulation and submission of the operating budget and annual construction placement projections for the Resident/Area office.
• Direct or coordinate budget preparation, funds allocation and accountability, forecasts, cost estimates and reporting, financial management and analysis.
• Identify any obvious deficiencies or desirable improvements for information and use of the contractor.
• Research problems brought to the attention of the Area/Resident Engineer, and draft responses and/or coordinate reviews by office staff.
• Issue requests for proposals to contractors for additions, deletions, modifications and/or other contract changes to the construction contracts.
• Examine contract plans, specifications, correspondence, and other pertinent data related to the construction change to ascertain the extent and scope of the work involved.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville, KY seeks a qualified professional to analyze operations, advise on procedural changes, and oversee the Resident/Area office budget and construction projections.

You will coordinate budget preparation, monitor expenditures, and issue contract change requests, ensuring compliance with federal guidance and timely reporting. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.