Construction Control Representative

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies and may be used as positions become available. Applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. The Construction Control Representative performs construction quality assurance and contract oversight. The role analyzes plans and specifications before construction, coordinates inspections and training with engineers and contractors, conducts or oversees field tests, reviews contractor submissions and proposed changes, documents construction progress and disputes, and monitors contractor safety programs and on-site practices. The position may require temporary duty travel of up to 25%, a valid state driver’s license, and compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for qualified candidates in the competitive service.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level, including investigating civil works and/or military construction sites for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and safety requirements; monitoring construction schedules and contractor adherence; generating documentation such as daily reports and progress photos; recommending plan and specification changes to correct discrepancies; and interpreting engineering and/or architectural plans or specifications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must observe safety rules, regulations, and directives applicable to the work assignment.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education at an accredited U.S. institution, or receive full credit for courses at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans and specifications to assess project feasibility before construction begins and ensure proposed methods and materials are adequate.
• Develop daily quality assurance activity plans aligned with construction schedules and special assignments.
• Coordinate quality assurance efforts with engineers and contractors, particularly for inspections and training.
• Review material and equipment delivery schedules and recommend ways to expedite deliveries.
• Perform and oversee field quality assurance tests.
• Conduct preliminary design analysis and cost estimates for potential changes or solutions.
• Recommend acceptance or rejection of contractor-proposed deviations or substitutions.
• Provide supporting data, sketches, and documentation for changes and disputes.
• Manage detailed quality assurance for concrete, structural steel, foundations, roofing, and other construction work.
• Review plans, specifications, and contractor submissions for approval.
• Maintain checklists for periodic contract features, including material and equipment samples.
• Prepare as-built drawings and draft correspondence as needed.
• Work informally with contractor staff to resolve on-site disputes.
• Interpret plans and specifications for contractor personnel.
• Evaluate contractor inspection and safety programs.
• Assist in negotiating field changes by assessing contractor proposals, site conditions, and feasibility.
• Monitor contractor safety programs for compliance with EM 385-1-1 and other safety regulations.
• Observe on-site safety practices and address issues through the three-phase inspection system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with access to benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a move is in the Government's interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed