Construction Control Representative

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

This is a GS-0809-12 Construction Control Representative position in the Engineering and Construction Division, located in the Central Area Office or Western Resident Office. The position is being recruited under Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce and is in the competitive service. The incumbent performs construction oversight and quality assurance, reviews project documents and construction plans, addresses schedule and work-quality issues, and advises project and contracting officials. The role also includes mentoring junior representatives and supporting construction-site safety. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. A mobility agreement, valid state-issued driver's license, and annual financial disclosure reporting are required. A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including performing on-site quality assurance surveillance of construction activities; mentoring and training Junior Construction Representatives; reviewing construction projects for technical accuracy; evaluating complex construction issues and developing solutions or advising management; and providing contractor quality assurance support through schedule review or approval recommendations, inspections, and cost-performance reports.
Clearly describe relevant experience in the resume; transcripts are required if qualifying based on education.
Possess and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license.
Sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
Submit a financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Complete Direct Deposit of Pay enrollment.
Complete Selective Service pre-employment certification if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

Perform, monitor, inspect, and investigate all construction phases for compliance with contract specifications and drawings, Scope of Work, approved shop drawings, and submittals.
Prepare reports and correspondence concerning progress payments, contract modifications, construction delays and schedules, and project closeout.
Participate in design review conferences with project, area, and resident engineers and design engineers or architects; discuss construction aspects of designs and foreseeable problems.
Make on-the-spot decisions within delegated authority and implement plans to avoid construction delays, schedule deviations, and disputes about work acceptability.
Determine the need for major changes and present recommendations to the Administrative Contracting Officer.
Oversee contractor operations for compliance with wage-and-hour, equal-employment-opportunity, and other labor laws and regulations.
Monitor contractor schedules and use contractual actions to address schedule problems and slippages.
Identify actual or potential problems, determine solutions, and assess the need for changes.
Review plans and specifications before contract advertisement for constructability, anticipated physical obstructions or other difficulties, and availability of selected materials.
Mentor and train Junior Construction Representatives.
Observe and investigate construction at all stages to identify conflicts or problems and take timely corrective action.
Conduct periodic safety meetings for Government and contractor personnel, attend safety meetings conducted by engineering staff or contractor representatives, and advise contractor personnel on safety matters.