Project Manager (Construction)

1. Manages and facilitates project budget planning and execution to support each step in development. Establishes evaluation criteria, and measurements to assess projects on an ongoing basis. Exercises responsibility for the administration and management of the entire project including the facilitation and control of project planning, programming, budgeting, site selection and acquisition, appraisal, design and construction, contract evaluation, technical contract administration, etc.
2. Identifies, manages, integrates and/or adapts resources to achieve project goals while effectively managing scope, schedule and budget for assigned projects. Manages customer expectations and aligns customer requirements with Public Building Services policies. Manages projects in the General Services Administration Project System (s) of record.
3. Prepares schedules for project completion, implementing a system for review, control, and reporting on project status and recommends which phases of the project will be performed in-house or by contract.
4. Determines project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risk on behalf of the government. Implements quality assurance processes to ensure all aspects of the project are handled in a professional manner, meet the agreed to customer needs, and are in compliance with all contracts let by Public Building Services, General Services Administration.
5. Negotiates and coordinates project plans, budget objectives and schedules with management of affected customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. Informs customer officials of project status and any requirements for additional agency initiated action. Monitors action in support of project plans and schedules and reports deviations and problems to appropriate General Services Administration and other agency officials.

Conditions of employment

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

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including 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.

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-12 salary range starts at $89,508 per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience is defined as experience utilizing project management practices and tools to simultaneously manage multiple construction and/or repair and alteration projects in a real estate environment. This experience must include:  

1. Managing projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project initiation phase through financial closeout;
2. Interpreting customer needs and developing them into actionable requirements;
3. Developing, managing, and balancing project plans, budgets, and schedules; and
4. Coordinating and facilitating decisions by managing multiple stakeholders.

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 application 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 business management, concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to permit the incumbent to serve as the manager of designated projects from the preliminary planning stage through the design, construction, equipment installation stages, check-out stage, occupancy and through the project closeout stage.
2. Ability to effectively manage project financial planning and analysis. Use of financial management knowledge, techniques, and innovation to achieve project results on-budget with fiscal integrity.
3. Ability to assess project requirements and develop recommendations that meet goals, as well as integrate the goals and objectives of various other stakeholders.
4. Skill in assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management, and forecasting are required.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to interpret, explain and present complex, technical information to a wide range of stakeholders.

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

Your possession of the KSAs will place you in one of the following categories:.

• Best Qualified = 4+ out of 5 KSAs  
• Well Qualified = 3 out of 5 KSAs (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP) 
• Qualified = 2 or less out of 5 KSAs.

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.

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

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

Resume: Must not exceed two pages. Refer to the Qualifications section for resume requirements.

If you are claiming veterans preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge, character of service and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit documentation that establishes your entitlement in addition to the DD-214:

• VA disability rating letter or other official documentation (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
• SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

Note: If sufficient documentation is provided to establish 10-point preference, preference may be granted based on the supporting documentation even if the SF-15 is not submitted. If selected, a completed SF-15 will be required prior to appointment.

IF YOU ARE: 

Active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

ICTAP/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.  

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