Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Fort Dix, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions with the U.S. Army Engineer District, Philadelphia, Engineering & Construction Division, Technical Services Branch, located in Fort Dix, New Jersey. The position serves as a Project Engineer responsible for administering, managing, and providing engineering supervision for construction activities at multiple project sites across a major geographic area.

The incumbent reviews or directs reviews of construction plans and specifications, contractor shop drawings, construction schedules, and quality-control programs. The role assesses construction progress, workmanship, equipment, materials, inspections, safety compliance, and conformance with Corps of Engineers standards. It includes conducting final inspections and recommending acceptance or rejection of completed work; investigating potential contractor claims; preventing delays and work stoppages; negotiating costs related to time extensions, additional work, and changes; and participating in conferences with project stakeholders to address changes and other matters.

The position requires an initial 40-hour and annual 8-hour OSHA course for Hazardous Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW). Travel may be required 25% of the time. The work may involve proximity to toxic chemical materials and requires protective clothing and devices. The incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, be available for on-call work nights and weekends depending on duty location and projects, and submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure upon entering the position and annually. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience, including any combination of at least three listed activities: reviewing contractor submittals for contract compliance; conducting field surveillance of contractor work; recommending construction design or specification changes; participating in contract negotiations or meetings; preparing contract administrative documents; and tracking project funds or expenditures.
• Meet the basic educational or equivalent qualification requirements for the applicable engineering discipline (General, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer) or Architecture.
• For engineering positions, qualify through an acceptable engineering degree or the specified combination of education and experience, such as professional registration/licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written test, at least 60 semester hours of specified coursework, or an appropriate scientific-field degree with the required professional engineering experience.
• For Architecture positions, qualify through an architecture degree meeting the specified coursework requirements or the described combination of education and experience.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• Complete an initial 40-hour and annual 8-hour OSHA training course for Hazardous Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW).
• Demonstrate progress toward the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification requirement; this may include completing basic DAWIA courses or Defense Acquisition University-certified equivalents, or possessing or being able to possess COR certification.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry and annually.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Be available for on-call work nights and weekends depending on the duty location and projects worked.
• Undergo a suitability or fitness determination, which may include a background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Meet the one-year probationary period requirement, during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Administer, manage, and provide engineering supervision for construction activities at multiple project sites across a major geographic area.
• Review or direct reviews of plans and specifications for construction practicability and clarity of detail.
• Review or direct reviews of shop drawings for compatibility with contract requirements, equipment adequacy, and installation feasibility.
• Review or direct reviews of contractor construction schedules for appropriate phasing of trades and construction features.
• Review contractor quality-control programs for compliance with specifications.
• Evaluate construction program activities to determine whether objectives are being met and effective control over construction operations is maintained.
• Assess the adequacy of government and contractor personnel, progress, workmanship, equipment, materials, inspections, safety enforcement, and overall conformance with Corps of Engineers standards.
• Conduct final inspections before project turnover and recommend acceptance or rejection of completed contractor work.
• Investigate and report on contractor disputes where formal claims may be anticipated; gather facts and verify government estimates, reports, and findings.
• Take timely action to prevent construction delays or work stoppages.
• Negotiate with contractors regarding costs associated with time-extension requests, additional work, and changes to the original contract due to unforeseen site conditions.
• Attend conferences with using-agency representatives, contractors, Architect-Engineer firms, and agency employees to discuss and implement changes in program objectives, design criteria, and other matters.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time