Interdisciplinary (Project Engineer), GS-08XX-12 (71831)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee construction operations across civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural components at Fort Benning, GA. Responsibilities include on-site engineering, contract administration, and quality assurance, with surveillance of prime contractors and subcontractors to ensure schedules and QA/QC are met.

The role requires coordinating with agency and contractor representatives, addressing safety, outages, and progress matters, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders to meet schedule and budget.
• Time-in-grade requirement or equivalent GS/FS experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction operations on assigned projects (civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural).
• Perform on-site engineering, contract administration, and QA/QC.
• Provide surveillance of prime contractor and subs and monitor progress.
• Maintain communication with using agency and contractor representatives on safety, outages, and progress.
• Ensure adherence to construction schedules and quality control procedures.

Skills

Multidisciplinary projects

EM 385-1-1 safety

Stakeholder coordination

On-site engineering

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Architectural bachelor's degree

Job description

Other Conditions And Requirements

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Savannah District

Locations (City, State)

Fort Benning, GA

Position Overview/Duties

As the Project Engineer, you are responsible for overseeing the construction operations of assigned projects, which include civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural components. Your role involves on-site engineering, contract administration, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the project. You provide surveillance over the prime contractor and subcontractors, monitor their activities, and ensure adherence to construction schedules and quality control procedures. Additionally, you maintain communication with both the using agency and contractor representatives, addressing matters related to safety, regulations, utility outages, and overall project progress.

Minimum Education Requirement

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.
• Architecture: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

Specialized Experience

Experienced Project Engineer skilled in managing multidisciplinary construction projects - civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural. Proven success in handling change orders, ensuring EM 385-1-1 safety compliance, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget. Adept at applying engineering principles to solve complex construction challenges.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Other Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

Qualifications

• Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:
• GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
• To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
• Reasonable Accommodation:
• Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Messaging

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements.

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.