Construction Control Representative

Veterans Health Administration • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Construction Control Representative plans, manages, and oversees complex construction and renovation projects, serving as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and technical advisor. The position develops facility and energy plans, specifications, and contract documents; coordinates contractors and stakeholders; administers contracts, schedules, submittals, and payments; ensures compliance with applicable codes and safety standards; analyzes project data; and provides expert guidance to engineering staff on design, construction, and complex problem resolution.

Projects include renovations of sites, equipment, systems, and portions of buildings, up to complete building renovations. The position coordinates and monitors projects of considerable complexity that may require significant modifications to standard practices and nonstandard techniques. It also maintains master construction specifications and drawings, along with a technical reference library of applicable construction codes, standards, and regulations.

The work is primarily sedentary, with movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar locations for meetings and work activities. It may include walking and standing for meetings or conferences away from the work site and carrying or lifting light items weighing less than 15 pounds. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework may be authorized; eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the construction-related Individual Occupational Requirement through qualifying specialized experience, such as construction-related engineering or surveying technician work, construction inspection or representation, or supervision of construction craft workers with responsibility for interpreting plans and inspecting workmanship.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service, including relevant construction control and contract administration experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying architectural and engineering plans, specifications, codes, and standards; inspecting contractor work for quality, progress, safety, and contract compliance; and coordinating and monitoring construction, renovation, or maintenance contractors.
• Experience reviewing submittals, schedules, progress reports, and payment estimates; preparing cost estimates, contract modifications, and construction-change documentation; and maintaining construction specifications, drawings, and technical references.
• Experience analyzing construction and project-management issues, assessing contract performance and project status, recommending process improvements, and communicating technical information through reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Ability to use AutoCAD or other specialized software to prepare, review, or maintain construction designs and documentation.
• Complete a background and suitability investigation and, where applicable, comply with Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the application package, including required resume and transcripts, and complete online onboarding and acceptable identity-document requirements if selected.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• VA Health Care Personnel must receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; face masks are required for those granted an exemption.
• If selected, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof before the start date, subject to legally required accommodations.
• There is no educational substitution for the GS-11 experience requirement; the job has no separate education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Advise on development and submission of the Five-Year Facility Plan and Five-Year Energy Management Plans.
• Coordinate contractors performing approved Nonrecurring Maintenance (NRM), Minor, and Miscellaneous projects with affected Medical Center services.
• Coordinate and monitor complex construction projects and operations, including work requiring modifications to standard practices or nonstandard techniques.
• Communicate technical information orally and in writing, and prepare briefing papers, project papers, status reports, and correspondence.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to complex, interrelated problems and issues; present findings and recommendations to foster understanding and acceptance.
• Prepare and maintain designs using AutoCAD or other specialized software.
• Prepare plans and specifications, make technical decisions, and determine appropriate courses of action in project management oversight.
• Maintain master construction specifications and drawings and a technical reference library of applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI materials.
• Gather, analyze, and maintain statistical data and reports to monitor contract compliance.
• Interpret incomplete or conflicting data using seasoned judgment and skill.
• Serve as a resource to General Engineers and Engineering Technicians, providing guidance in construction administration and design and helping resolve complex construction and maintenance problems.
• Perform construction control and contract administration functions, including reviewing contractor submittals, schedules, progress reports, and payment estimates; preparing cost estimates, contract modifications, and change documentation; and assessing project status and contract performance.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Newly appointed federal employees may request, subject to approval and not guaranteed, credit for relevant non-federal work experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual.

What This Job Offers

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