Project Engineer/Architect- GS-08XX-11/12 (47248)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A government engineering agency in Louisville, KY is seeking a Project Engineer or Architect to manage Architect-Engineer contracts. The role involves leading project phases, coordinating with design firms, and providing technical guidance to ensure project success. Candidates should possess specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, with professional registration as a PE or RA. The position requires travel and offers the opportunity to engage in significant engineering projects.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level.
• Advising on cost estimating and construction engineering.
• Performing quality assurance reviews.

Responsabilités

• Manage project phases for complex Architect-Engineer contracts.
• Coordinate with Engineering Division staff and A-E Design Firms.
• Develop scopes of work and independent government estimates.

Connaissances

Cost estimating

Construction engineering

Project management

Quality assurance

Formation

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)

GS-12 level specialization

Description du poste

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Louisville, KY

Position Overview/Duties

The Louisville District is recruiting for a Project Engineer or Architect, GS Series 08XX to serve as project or program manager to manage all phases of complex Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts for the Engineering Management Branch of the Engineering Division, located in the Louisville District Office, Louisville, KY.

Description Of Assignment/Duties

Major Duties:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control the combined efforts of Engineering Division staff and contract services with Architect/Engineering (A-E) Design Firms to ensure the accomplishment of project objectives.
• Serve as the Project Delivery Team Technical Leader in all correspondence with Project Management and internal and external project stakeholders and Project Delivery team members.
• Apply agency guidelines governing various stages of project development and design process, as well as specific guidelines, policies, and standard operating procedures for military and civil works project.
• Acts as Engineering Division coordinator for engineering and design support during construction activities.
• Develop Scopes of Work and Independent Government Estimates of Architect/Engineer Design Firm efforts to support design projects. This includes Design/Bid/Build and Design/Build approach to construction project delivery.
• Lead the government negotiation team in procurement of A-E Task Orders and perform regular assessments on the performance of the A-E Task Order during design and construction support activities.
• Review directives and/or criteria received from the project manager or others which outline the project requirements and any funds limitations for the proposed project.

Other Conditions And Requirements

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.

Minimum Education Requirement

For Engineering:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

For Architecture:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

Landscape Architect:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/landscape-architecture-series-0807/

(GS-12): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes advising on cost estimating, construction engineering and scheduling; estimating costs and schedule for the programming, budgeting, and contract award of multi-contract projects; and performing quality assurance reviews on cost estimating and scheduling aspects of projects

Other Requirements

• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering into duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• Requires professional registration - Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) at the GS-12 level.

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 IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

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.