Supervisory Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Chief, Project Controls Section to oversee planning, coordination, and distribution of work across project teams.

The role requires professional licensure and senior project controls expertise to manage complex military and civil works projects. Responsibilities include directing execution, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and guiding a capable team under the Quality Management Branch.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or a Registered Architect (R.A.) license.
• Selective Placement Factor: professional licensure required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Establish work distribution for project teams.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the execution of conventional and unconventional projects with unique engineering features.
• Provide leadership as Chief of the Project Controls Section.

Skills

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Registered Architect (R.A.)

Project controls leadership

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: Serves as Chief, Project Controls Section. Works under the general supervision of the Chief, Quality Management Branch. As Section Chief, plans, coordinates, and establishes work distribution and manages the execution of conventional and unconventional projects with unique and novel engineering features for the military, civil works, and support for others programs.

Key Responsibilities

Establish work distribution for project teams.

Requirements & Education

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. Selective Placement Factor: (must be included with your application packet to be considered) Must possess a Professional registration P.E. (Professional Engineer) or a R.A. (Registered Architect) License/certification.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $145483/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.