Facilities Project Development Specialist

LAUKOA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,991,000 - 111,751,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid vacation

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Facilities Project Development Specialist to support the U.S. Army Reserve 99th Readiness Division at Fort Totten, New York. You will develop project packages for modernization, restoration, maintenance, and facility-improvement needs, conducting site visits and preparing cost estimates.

The role is primarily on-site at Fort Totten with occasional 5–10% travel within the NY/NJ region. A Government-provided vehicle is available for approved travel, and LAUKOA offers a

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities project development and related fields.
• Ability to develop or review technical project documents.
• Experience estimating labor, material, and equipment costs using RSMeans/Gordian data.
• Proven ability to organize assignments and manage multiple requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for business.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to complete background investigation for access to facilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Area and Regional Facilities Operations Specialists to maintain project documentation.
• Receive requirements and develop complete project packages per development standards.
• Develop clear specifications of work, cost estimates, and project narratives.
• Prepare cost estimates using RSMeans/Gordian pricing data.
• Review project packages for technical accuracy and compliance with USACE/ACC-NJ requirements.
• Incorporate energy-efficiency considerations into design recommendations.
• Support annual Work Plan and Five-Year Plan development and implementation.
• Conduct facility site visits to validate requirements and gather data.
• Review deficiency findings and prepare recommendations for government review.
• Coordinate with government personnel, stakeholders, and customers.

Skills

Facilities project development

Cost estimating

RSMeans/Gordian

Documentation drafting

MS Office

Driver's license

Communication

Time management

Education

Engineering/Construction management education

Tools

RSMeans/Gordian dataset

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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Facilities Project Development Specialist

• Pay Rate: $33.50 - $39.00 Depending on Experience with an additional $5.09 per hour Health and Welfare wage
• Duty Station Report Location: The primary facility for Fort Totten and the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division is located at Ernie Pyle 200 Duane Rd, Bayside, NY 11359/Fort Totten NY, 11359-1002
• Duration - Full-time position supporting a long-term Federal facilities-support contract.

Work Arrangement:

This is a primarily office-based, on-site position at Fort Totten Army Reserve Center supporting facilities project development. The position requires approximately 5-10 percent travel within the New York/New Jersey region for facility site validation and project-planning requirements. A Government-provided vehicle is available for authorized business travel.

Company Information:

LAUKOA is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to its employees. As part of the LAUKOA ‘Ohana, employees are provided a comprehensive benefits program intended to support health, wellness, and financial security.

LAUKOA offers a best‑in‑class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program.

Position Summary:

LAUKOA is seeking a Facilities Project Development Specialist to support the U.S. Army Reserve 99th Readiness Division Directorate of Public Works at Fort Totten Army Reserve Center, New York.

The Facilities Project Development Specialist provides project‑development support for an assigned regional facilities portfolio of approximately 30–40 facilities. The position develops project packages supporting modernization, restoration, maintenance, repair, sustainment, and facility‑improvement requirements.

Core responsibilities include conducting site visits; developing Specifications of Work; preparing and reviewing technical project documentation; developing cost estimates; reviewing facility deficiency findings and work‑order requests; and supporting the Regional Facilities Operations Specialist Annual Work Plan and Five‑Year Plan.

The Facilities Project Development Specialist ensures submitted project packages are technically sound, support operational requirements, incorporate applicable industry and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers best practices, and consider energy‑efficiency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Facilities Project Development Specialist shall:

• Collaborate with Area Facilities Operations Specialists and Regional Facilities Operations Specialists to plan, develop, maintain, and update technical project documentation.
• Receive modernization, restoration, maintenance, and repair requirements from the field and develop complete project packages in accordance with applicable project‑development requirements.
• Develop clear, complete, and technically sufficient Specifications of Work, cost estimates, material takeoffs, project narratives, and supporting project documentation.
• Develop project cost estimates using current RSMeans/Gordian pricing data and other appropriate cost‑estimating sources.
• Review project packages to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and consistency with applicable industry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Army Contracting Command–New Jersey (ACC-NJ) requirements.
• Incorporate applicable energy‑efficiency considerations into project development and design recommendations.
• Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Regional Facilities Operations Specialist Annual Work Plan and Five‑Year Plan.
• Conduct facility site visits during project‑planning activities to validate requirements, gather field information, and support development of project packages.
• Review facility deficiency findings from the field for completeness, technical sufficiency, and consistency with facility conditions; prepare recommendations for Government review and disposition.
• Review the adequacy of submitted work‑order requests and identify information needed to support further project development or Government review.
• Coordinate professionally with Government personnel, Regional Facilities Operations Specialists, Area Facilities Operations Specialists, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience in facilities project development, construction estimating, construction management, facilities engineering support, building maintenance planning, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or review technical project documents, including Specifications of Work, cost estimates, material takeoffs, project narratives, and supporting documentation.
• Applicants must demonstrate experience with facilities project development, construction estimating, project-package preparation or comparable building‑maintenance planning work.
• Experience developing labor, material, and equipment cost estimates using RSMeans/Gordian or comparable construction-cost data sources.
• Ability to independently organize assignments, resolve routine project‑development issues, manage multiple requirements, and produce accurate work products with limited day‑to‑day supervision.
• Complete familiarity with Microsoft Office applications at the intermediate level, including Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a Government‑provided vehicle for authorized business travel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain the background investigation required for access to Government facilities and systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting U.S. Army Reserve, Department of War, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or other Federal facilities programs.
• Experience preparing pre‑award technical contract documents or construction project packages.
• Experience with technical writing, drafting, surveying, facility condition assessments, building inspections, or facility‑deficiency documentation.
• Experience preparing or reviewing construction material takeoffs.
• Facilities maintenance, facility‑management, or public‑works experience.
• Educational coursework, certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or other formal training in engineering, construction management, architecture, industrial technology, engineering technology, or a related field.

Substitution or Equivalency:

Relevant education, technical certifications, or closely related experience may be considered as an equivalency for a portion of the required experience, consistent with company hiring practices and contract requirements.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best‑in‑class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.