Interdisciplinary (Project Engineer)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Virginia is seeking a Project Engineer to advise and coordinate field staff and contractors through planning operations and to oversee quality and safety in construction projects. This position may involve gathering data for estimates, progress reporting, and labor relations as part of the project lifecycle.

The role is a permanent position with potential for developmental growth within the Corps' engineering and sciences career field.

Qualifications

• Experience advising and coordinating field staff and contractors.
• Knowledge of construction quality control and safety practices.
• Ability to gather data for construction estimates and perform progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coordinate field staff and contractors through planning operations.
• Control quality of construction.
• Gather data for estimates and report progress.
• Ensure safety and manage labor relations as required.

Skills

Advising staff and contractors

Coordinating field operations

Quality control

Data gathering for estimates

Progress reporting

Safety

Labor relations

Job description

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Arlington, Virginia|Fort Eustis, Virginia|Langley AFB, Virginia|Norfolk, Virginia|Richmond, Virginia

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as Project Engineer at the Resident Office, advising and coordinating field staff and contractors through planning operations, controlling quality of construction, gathering data for estimates, progress reporting, safety, and labor relations.

Other Conditions And Requirements

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. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. This is a developmental position to the GS-12. You may be selected at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed. You may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements: (1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level; (2) Higher level work exists at target grade level; (3) Increased responsibilities are assigned; (4) Supervisor recommends promotion; (5) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment, and; (6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions.