Supervisory General Engineer- Director (JPMO)

Office of the Secretary • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as a Director, Program Management Office (PMO) for the Associate Executive Director (AED), Office of Design & Construction, Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Provides senior management advice and support to the AED on the execution of the Non Department Federal Entity (NDFE) Program with a broad range of issues effecting the Office of Design & Construction in the areas of program management, planning and policy.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents ).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-14 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
• Supervisory experience leading and directing a team of engineers and architects
• Experience in providing oversight for an efficient and effective construction management deployment program centering around large healthcare complexes and other facilities.
• Experience in communication with headquarters level management as well as heads of organizations and contractors.
• Experience and expertise in the advanced principles and practices related to architectural management, project management, or deployment of a project.
• Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships(c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
• OR Combination of education and experience -- 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.
• The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: > Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
• > Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
• > Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A.
• > Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• 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

• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior management advice and support to the AED on the execution of the Non-Department Federal Entity (NDFE) Program.
• Provides full project management services over project design, acquisitions, construction and contract changes for any VA Major construction project involving a total expenditure of more than $100M.
• Director manages a team of subject matter experts from CFM, VA and other federal agencies and undertakes broad planning and operational tasks to manage the NDFE Program.
• Directs work of subordinate employees as assigned and guides collaborative efforts to attain program goals.
• Communicates and implements direction from the AED and assists with strategic planning, design management, resolution of engineering and architecture problems, quality, budgeting, workload resources management, and continuity of operations.
• Independently identifies, leads, and develops a specific Design & Construction program along with policies, practices and procedures in need of evaluation, implementation, or improvement that addresses the efficient operations of the assigned major construction program.
• Establishes protocol for the management of CFM's architect and engineer workforce in support of the assigned program and ensures compliance with policy.
• Oversees the revision of long-range plans, goals and objectives for the work directed.
• Develops strategies and plans for providing continuous, high-quality, professional, efficient engineering and architectural expertise needed to support the construction of complex VA healthcare and other facilities.
• Manages office operations and prepare estimates of requirements of time and money.
• Overseeing major lease projects and other lease construction and providing management of the Resident Engineer (RE) workforce deployed on lease projects
• Taking ownership of RE technical and support issues, judging situations rationally and objectively, considering risks associated with decisions, and proposing viable alternatives in deciding on a course of action to solve day-to-day coverage and/or technical problems
• Utilizing knowledge of various engineering disciplines, healthcare facility standards, project management techniques, and providing technical expertise needed to deliver high quality, efficient, and cost-effective lease-based acquisition, and construction

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.
• VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
• This position is eligible for Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy ONLY.
• 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: Director