Interdisciplinary.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Cheyenne, WY seeks a skilled contract specialist to study contracts, plans, and specifications, recommend changes, and initiate contract modifications as required. You will review field-change proposals and prepare findings of fact to support modifications.

You will visit work sites, including high-voltage areas, ensure compliance with contract provisions, assist with as-built drawings data, and participate in bid reviews to identify omissions and discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and inspecting construction projects.
• Experience reviewing cost estimates and developing scope of work statements for contract modifications.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contract administration duties in construction contexts.
• Eligibility for U.S. citizenship and compliance with federal hiring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Make thorough study of contracts, plans, and specifications. Recommend changes which would facilitate or improve the facilities, together with justification for the recommendations, and initiates contract modification as required.
• Review and analyze proposals submitted by contractors for field changes to contract plans and specifications and prepares draft of findings of fact on which modifications may be based.
• Maintain close contact with contractor's representatives in order to plan quality assurance activity requirements of the contractors operations.
• Visit work sites, including high-voltage areas, to verify that work is being carried out according to specifications. Ensure compliance with contract provisions and statutory requirements.
• Expedite the preparation of factual data for submission of as-built drawings.
• Review plans and specifications and plan-in-hand reviews prior to bid openings for omissions, discrepancies, etc., and prepare recommendations for necessary revisions.

Skills

Construction planning

Contract administration

Cost estimating

Negotiation

Education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of graduate education

Combination of Education and Experience

Job description

• Make thorough study of contracts, plans, and specifications. Recommend changes which would facilitate or improve the facilities, together with justification for the recommendations, and initiates contract modification as required.
• Review and analyze proposals submitted by contractors for field changes to contract plans and specifications and prepares draft of findings of fact on which modifications may be based.
• Maintain close contact with contractor's representatives in order to plan quality assurance activity requirements of the contractors operations.
• Visit work sites, including high-voltage areas, to verify that work is being carried out according to specifications. Ensure compliance with contract provisions and statutory requirements.
• Expedite the preparation of factual data for submission of as-built drawings.
• Review plans and specifications and plan-in-hand reviews prior to bid openings for omissions, discrepancies, etc., and prepare recommendations for necessary revisions.

Duties

• Make thorough study of contracts, plans, and specifications. Recommend changes which would facilitate or improve the facilities, together with justification for the recommendations, and initiates contract modification as required.
• Review and analyze proposals submitted by contractors for field changes to contract plans and specifications and prepares draft of findings of fact on which modifications may be based.
• Maintain close contact with contractor's representatives in order to plan quality assurance activity requirements of the contractors operations.
• Visit work sites, including high-voltage areas, to verify that work is being carried out according to specifications. Ensure compliance with contract provisions and statutory requirements.
• Expedite the preparation of factual data for submission of as-built drawings.
• Review plans and specifications and plan-in-hand reviews prior to bid openings for omissions, discrepancies, etc., and prepare recommendations for necessary revisions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

For GS-11

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Working various phases of construction such as planning, scheduling, coordinating, and/or inspecting; AND 2) Performing contract administration duties for construction contracts, such as negotiating, cost estimating, and/or developing scope of work statements for contract modifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

For GS-12

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and/or inspecting construction projects sites; AND 2) Reviewing cost estimates, progress reports, test results, or other documentation submitted by team members; AND 3) Evaluating the feasibility of projects based on the plans and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-12 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is an Engineers & Scientists (Resources & Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure, & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• A Relocation, Recruitment, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire or Advance Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government.

Candidates 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.

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.

Eligibility 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.