General Engineer/Architect (Senior Project Manager)

U.S. Legislative Branch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented General Engineer or Architect to lead significant construction projects with agency-wide impact. This role involves overseeing all aspects of project management, from conceptual design through to commissioning, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will possess specialized experience in managing major projects, including renovations and new constructions, while demonstrating strong leadership and technical skills. If you are passionate about shaping the built environment and have a proven track record in project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational requirements for Architect or Engineer.
• Experience managing major construction projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage major construction projects from design through commissioning.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Budget Management

Technical Business Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Project Management Division is seeking an exceptional General Engineer or Architect (Sr. Project Manager) to manage major construction projects having agency-wide impact. The selectee will provide overall project management direction ranging from conceptual design through commissioning.

Duties

Requirements

• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Must meet educational requirements for Architect or Engineer.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards.

Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate the following:

• Serving as the technical business manager of major projects, from the preliminary planning stage through the design and construction phases.
• Performing project management and monitoring for new construction, renovations, and improvements to facilities.
• Performing pre-award, post-award, and post-contract activities.
• Coordinating and overseeing assigned project work elements in the project contract.
• Preparing and managing project budgets and schedules.