Senior Engineering Project Manager, Biocontainment

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at NBAF in Manhattan, KS, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee facilities and systems. You will ensure maintenance, replacement and documentation, with responsibilities spanning planning, design, construction and contractual oversight for biocontainment facilities.

Qualified applicants have specialized experience at GS-12 level, involving contract documents, cost estimates, and project oversight in

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities.
• Experience preparing cost estimates and justifications for projects.
• Ability to manage contracts and provide direct contractual oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities and systems.
• Develop and manage construction or repair contracts and procurement documents.
• Prepare, evaluate and negotiate contractor proposals and supervise project execution.

Skills

Engineering experience

Contract management

Cost estimation

Facility construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at NBAF in Manhattan, KS, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee facilities and systems. You will ensure maintenance, replacement and documentation, with responsibilities spanning planning, design, construction and contractual oversight for biocontainment facilities.

Qualified applicants have specialized experience at GS-12 level, involving contract documents, cost estimates, and project oversight in