About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: You will serve as a Senior Engineering Technician providing contract administration and construction quality assurance (QA) services with an emphasis on analyzing contractor proposals and negotiating with contractors for meaningful civil and military project types critical to flood risk reduction, economic vitality, environmental resilience, and national security. Position supports various field construction offices from the downtown Sacramento district office headquarters.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes1) analyzing contractor cost proposals for civil works construction projects or military construction projects; AND 2) negotiating contract modifications, task orders, or change orders with contractors. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Major DutiesYou will prepare cost estimates for modifications, task order awards, and claim evaluations.Review the scope of work, methods, schedules, drawings, and specifications against the Contractor's cost proposal to determine technical adequacy.Conduct detailed cost analysis of cost factors such as labor and material escalation, impacts, and time delays associated with complex schedules.Review contractor schedules, conduct time impact analysis following a time impact, and utilize time information to conduct negotiations.Conduct negotiations with contractors by written and oral means for contract modifications and other contract actions.Prepare pre-negotiation objectives within well-documented Pre-Negotiation Objective Memorandum (POM) for approval by Contracting Officers (ACO, KO, PCO).Negotiate change orders and modifications, utilizing both bottom-line and formulaic pricing methods as negotiation conditions warrant.Evaluate contractor and government daily reports for completeness and accuracy, including labor, payroll, schedule milestones, and equipment.Utilize construction management software such as, or similar to, Resident Management System (RMS) and Army Contract Writing System (ACWS).Review pre-award drawings, specifications, and other documents for biddability, constructability, and other quality control purposes.Accept or reject a contractor's workmanship, equipment, and materials based on conformance with contract documents and best practices.