Program Manager.

US Army Corps of Engineers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, seeks an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead and execute major design and construction programs through all phases, ensuring adherence to PM plans and schedules. You will supervise professional staff, monitor budgets, and coordinate with customers to keep commitments.

Expect 25% travel, background suitability checks, and mandatory CDP qualification within 18 months. Federal benefits apply; position located in St. Louis, MO.

Qualifications

• 1) Managing and executing a major design and construction program.
• 2) Monitoring milestones and analyzing deviations to control cost/schedule/quality.
• 3) Leading a professional/technical team in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• 4) Interfacing with customers and stakeholders to represent leadership and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute major design and construction programs through planning, coordination, and oversight.
• Monitor fiscal progress and analyze deviations to maintain schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Supervise and guide professional and technical staff in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to represent District leadership and resolve issues.
• Review and approve project management plans, resource allocations, and contract administration activities.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and promote partnering concepts to resolve disputes.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Decisiveness

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Resilience

Job description

• Manage and execute major design and construction programs through planning, coordination, and oversight.
• Monitor fiscal progress and analyze deviations to maintain schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Supervise and guide professional and technical staff in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to represent District leadership and resolve issues.
• Review and approve project management plans, resource allocations, and contract administration activities.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and promote partnering concepts to resolve disputes.

Duties

• Manage and execute major design and construction programs through planning, coordination, and oversight.
• Monitor fiscal progress and analyze deviations to maintain schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Supervise and guide professional and technical staff in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to represent District leadership and resolve issues.
• Review and approve project management plans, resource allocations, and contract administration activities.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and promote partnering concepts to resolve disputes.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position has been designated as performing Project and/or Program Management functions. Program and Project Managers are required to achieve, at minimum, Level 1 CDP internal qualification within 18 months.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) managing and executing a major design and construction program ensuring compliance with project management plans and schedules. AND 2) monitoring project milestones and analyzing deviations in design and construction projects to develop solutions that maintain cost, schedule, and quality commitments. AND 3) Leading a team of professional and technical staff engaged in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration for complex construction projects. AND 4) interfacing with customers and stakeholders to represent leadership, resolve issues, and ensure communication of project status and commitments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

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

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Decisiveness
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Resilience

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-14).

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.
• 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
• This is an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.
• 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 th 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.
• Situational Telework may be authorized at the discretion of the agency.
• This position has been designated as performing Project and/or Program Management functions. In accordance with USACE policy and the Program and Project Management Career Development Plan (CDP), Program and Project Managers are required to achieve, at minimum, Level 1 CDP internal qualification. Employees should consult with management regarding the applicable level and timeframe for completion, as this is a condition of employment.

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.