Project Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Colorado Springs, CO

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Life-Cycle Project Manager, with overall responsibility for planning, scope, development, design, construction and direction of important civil works/military projects. Duties Assures the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects. Coordinates planning, design, cost-engineering, construction and environmental restoration, etc., for engineering or planning projects of substantial scope and complexity. Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations. Represents the District Commander, serving as the District's primary point-of-contact with sponsor/customer; various Federal, state and local government agencies; and other external organizations. Keeps the sponsor/customer fully informed of project progress, issues and their resolution, and any impacts on costs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position has been designated as performing Project and/or Program Management functions.
• Program and Project Managers are required to achieve, at minimum, Level 1 CDP internal qualification.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible
• Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assist with the coordination of project management activities, such as planning, design and construction; AND 2) Monitor project schedules and budgets and report potential issues to higher graded employees; AND 3) Communicate within the project team to gather information, coordinate tasks and prepare reports. (GS-11)
• One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Manage the full life cycle of projects from planning and design through construction and final turnover; AND 2) Manage project milestones, schedules, and/or budgets for all assigned projects; AND 3) Serve as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to communicate project status, negotiate agreements and/or resolve conflicts. (GS-12)
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). (GS-11)
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). (GS-12)
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Assist with the coordination of project management activities, such as planning, design and construction
• Monitor project schedules and budgets and report potential issues to higher graded employees
• Communicate within the project team to gather information, coordinate tasks and prepare reports

Responsibilities

• Assures the overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects.
• Coordinates planning, design, cost-engineering, construction and environmental restoration, etc., for engineering or planning projects of substantial scope and complexity.
• Controls and manages project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations.
• Represents the District Commander, serving as the District's primary point-of-contact with sponsor/customer; various Federal, state and local government agencies; and other external organizations.
• Keeps the sponsor/customer fully informed of project progress, issues and their resolution, and any impacts on costs.
• Manage the full life cycle of projects from planning and design through construction and final turnover.
• Manage project milestones, schedules, and/or budgets for all assigned projects.
• Serve as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to communicate project status, negotiate agreements and/or resolve conflicts.

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.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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