Facilities Project Management Branch Chief Job

Vacancy No. PM-2026-0007 Department Public Buildings Service
Salary $125,776.00 to $192,694.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/21/2026 Close Date 6/4/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Birmingham, ALLakewood, COBridgeport, CTHartford, CT
Wilmington, DEFort Lauderdale, FLMiami, FLTampa, FL
Atlanta, GAChicago, ILSpringfield, ILBoston, MA
Bangor, MEPortland, MEDetroit, MIGrand Rapids, MI
Jackson, MSAsheville, NCCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NC
Concord, NHCamden, NJNewark, NJAllentown, PA
Harrisburg, PAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAScranton, PA
Providence, RICharleston, SCGreenville, SCDallas, TX
Fort Worth, TXHouston, TXBurlington, VTSaint Albans, VT


Summary

As a Facilities Project Management Branch Chief, you will oversee project management related to Engineering and Architecture, cost estimation, land port of entry programs, historic preservation projects, General Business and Operations projects, and customer operations projects.

The Office of Facilities Management (OFM) is responsible for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of federal buildings.

We are currently filling 8 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • current GSA employee with the Public Building Service (PBS) • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

Duties

  • Directs staff, providing supervision, management, oversight, business management, and control of construction projects ranging from small size projects involving expenditure of hundreds of thousands of dollars to larger projects.
  • Serves as an expert project manager and oversees several construction projects; determines priorities, establishes required schedules, and helps decide methods and types of contracts necessary to meet project or task order needs.
  • Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work based on priorities.
  • Frequently contacts senior managers/officials at customer agencies, executives and senior managers of contracting firms, engineers and architects at A/E firms, construction managers, business groups, civic groups and labor groups. Additional contacts include influential individuals or organized groups from outside GSA such as executive level officials or national officers of employee organizations.
  • Serves as an advisor to the Service Center Director and other upper management team members on issues affecting projects and Project Management programs, providing authoritative advice and information.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
  • Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required
  • Participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), which includes attending meetings and planning activities; and carrying out mission-critical work at a designated location other than your primary work site (which may be outside of your commuting area).

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $125,776 per year.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  leading multidisciplinary teams (professional, technical, administrative and trades) in the overall administration and management of repair and alteration projects. Such experience must include managing the entire project life cycle, i.e., project planning, construction scheduling, construction logistics, budgeting, estimating, cost analysis and control, utilization of resource allocation models to develop cost and personnel budgets, conducting contract negotiations, contract administration and close-out.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:  https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/   

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee

8 total vacancies will be filled.

1 vacancy will be filled in Chicago, IL, Springfield, IL, Grand Rapids, MI or Detroit, MI

1 vacancy will be filled in Raleigh, NC, Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC, Charleston, SC or Greenville, SC

1 vacancy will be filled in Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Allentown, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Scranton, PA, Newark, NJ, Camden, NJ, Wilmington, DE

1 vacancy will be filled in Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Tampa, FL, Miami, FL or Ft. Lauderdale, FL

1 vacancy will be filled in Boston, MA, Concord, NH, Portland, ME, Bangor, ME, St. Albans, VT or Burlington, VT

1 vacancy will be filled in Providence, RI, Hartford, CT, or Bridgeport, CT

1 vacancy will be filled in Lakewood, CO

1 vacancy will be filled in Ft Worth, TX, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, or Jackson, MS

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

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.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

  1. Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
  2. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
  3. Ability to plan, distribute, and monitor work assignments; evaluate work performance and provide feedback to others on their performance.
  4. Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of both internal and external customers; deliver high-quality products and services; and demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement.
  5. Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.


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Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Your resume must contain the following information:

  • Name, address, telephone number, email address;
  • Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
  • Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
  • Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)

If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

How to Apply

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application.  For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.

If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

  • Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
  • Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details.
  • Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
  • Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete.  If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
  • Note:  Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). 

Need Assistance? 

  • Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
  • Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline

You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.

Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Agency contact information

CRCE Vacancy Inquiries
Phone
000-000-0000
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
crcevacancyinquiries@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States

Next steps

After the closing date/deadline:

  1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
  2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.  
  3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
  4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
  5. FINAL COMMUNICATION:  Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.

Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration! 

Additional locations

Wilmington, DE
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Miami, FL
Tampa, FL
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Springfield, IL
Boston, MA
Bangor, ME
Portland, ME
Detroit, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Jackson, MS
Asheville, NC
Charlotte, NC
Raleigh, NC
Concord, NH
Camden, NJ
Newark, NJ
Allentown, PA
Harrisburg, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Scranton, PA
Providence, RI
Charleston, SC
Greenville, SC
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Houston, TX
Burlington, VT
Saint Albans, VT

Public Buildings Service

Agency contact information

CRCE Vacancy Inquiries
Phone
000-000-0000
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
crcevacancyinquiries@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States

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