Civil Engineer (Quality Assurance Chief)
About The Position
Serves as the responsible professional for all work done in the Quality Assurance Office for the Rio Puerto Nuevo Area Office. Establishes Latin America & Caribbean District policies applicable to quality assurance and scheduling to assure uniformity in office procedures. The position directs and oversees the Quality Assurance Office for the RPN Area Office, leading, mentoring, and evaluating a diverse workforce of engineers and technicians. It oversees highly complex, multi-million-dollar construction contracts, including HQUSACE-designated Mega Projects, to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards. The role uses advanced software such as Primavera to conduct schedule analyses, delay analyses, and “what-if” scenarios, and leads negotiations for complex contract modifications and claims. It establishes, implements, and monitors district-wide policies governing quality assurance, field inspections, and construction scheduling, and coordinates with field office personnel, federal agencies, contractors, and local government officials to resolve critical engineering and scheduling issues. The position requires a Professional Engineering License in good standing and temporary duty travel of at least 15% of duty time. Applicants must meet the stated engineering education or education-and-experience basic requirement and the GS-13 specialized-experience requirement. A one-year probationary period applies.
Requirements
- Professional Engineering License in good standing.
- A bachelor's degree or higher degree in engineering meeting the specified ABET accreditation or coursework requirements, or a qualifying combination of education, training, and technical experience.
- For GS-13: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12, including managing quality assurance for large, complex construction projects; analyzing complex construction schedules, delays, and time impacts; and providing technical guidance on civil engineering and construction matters.
- Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
- Temporary duty travel of at least 15% of duty time.
- Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee the Quality Assurance Office for the RPN Area Office.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate a diverse workforce of engineers and technicians.
- Oversee highly complex, multi-million-dollar construction contracts, including HQUSACE-designated Mega Projects, to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
- Use advanced software such as Primavera to conduct schedule analyses, delay analyses, and “what-if” scenarios.
- Lead negotiations for complex contract modifications and claims.
- Establish, implement, and monitor district-wide policies governing quality assurance, field inspections, and construction scheduling.
- Advise and coordinate with field office personnel, federal agencies, contractors, and local government officials to resolve critical engineering and scheduling issues.
- Establish Latin America & Caribbean District policies applicable to quality assurance and scheduling to promote uniform office procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
- Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
