About this role
Job Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position
Manage engineering and contract administration functions for diverse construction projects. Support critical civil and military infrastructure development by coordinating technical reviews, resolving contract changes, and maintaining project compliance within a collaborative team.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 includes:
- 1) Reviewing contractor proposals or construction contract modifications;
- 2) Participating in negotiations with contractors to address contract changes or claims; and
- 3) Monitoring contract funding or tracking project financial data.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). In addition to meeting the specialized experience above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the basic educational requirements below:
Major Duties
- Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and contractor proposals for compliance with construction standards.
- Prepare detailed independent government cost estimates and supporting documentation for contract modifications.
- Participate in negotiations with contractors to settle contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, or disputes.
- Monitor contract administration files, schedules, and funding allocations to track project progress and execution.
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams, quality assurance personnel, and external stakeholders to resolve field issues.
- Provide technical advisory services and recommendations regarding construction contract compliance.