Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Rock Island, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This announcement is for an Interdisciplinary - Contract Administration Lead, GS-13, position within the Rock Island District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch located in Rock Island, IL. The position may be filled under various occupational series including Architect (0808), Civil Engineer (0810), Environmental Engineer (0819), Mechanical Engineer (0830), or Electrical Engineer (0850), depending on applicant qualifications and agency needs. The role involves direct support and coordination with Resident and Area Engineers, the Chief of Construction Branch, and other technical and administrative specialists. The primary focus is on construction quality assurance, including surveillance and supervision of contract construction activities at dispersed project sites. The position also entails performing specialized technical construction-oriented and project management duties as a Technical Manager (TM). Responsibilities include providing input for realistic construction programs and proper funding allocation, conducting pre-award investigations, assisting Area Engineers with contract administration, and reviewing contract specifications and drawings for various compliance aspects. The role also involves investigating contractor disputes that may lead to formal claims, determining justifiable time extensions, developing operating procedures and technical guidance, and conferring with various stakeholders on construction activities.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain Professional Engineers License within 18 months and must be able to maintain this license.
• Requires a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles or incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• Incumbent will be required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience for Architect: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.
• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering for Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer.
• OR Combination of Education and Experience for Engineers: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.
• One year of specialized experience which includes Experience providing technical and administrative field control over construction being performed by contractor and subcontractors, such as interpreting plans and contract requirements and maintaining the continuing inspection of operations, conducting preconstruction conferences and advising contractors of contract requirements and general manner in which work is to be accomplished, etc.; Experience making on-the-site decisions regarding compliance with contract provisions and environmental harmony and exercising engineering judgment where practical solutions to problems are encountered; Experience in providing technical oversight and guidance to construction inspectors and representatives.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction quality assurance work, including surveillance and supervision of contract construction activities at various geographically dispersed project sites.
• Perform a variety of specialized technical construction-oriented and related project management duties as a Technical Manager (TM).
• Provide input to establish a realistic construction program and ensure proper allocation of monetary funding.
• Perform or direct pre-award investigations and reviews.
• Provide direct contract administration assistance to Area Engineers.
• Review contract specifications and drawings for biddability, constructability, operability, and environmental compliance.
• Review solicitation documents, provisions, schedules, and technical and administrative submittments from contractors.
• Investigate situations in controversy with contractors that have or are expected to lead to formal claims.
• Determine justifiable time extensions resulting from contract changes or excusable causes.
• Develop written operating procedures and technical guidance for the branch.
• Confer with Chief, Construction Branch, other District program managers and specialists, and resident or area engineers in planning, directing, and coordinating construction activities.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level