Project Manager (Construction)

Summary

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overall project management of medium risk projects, or projects that entail federal and/or leasing projects or project groupings. Location of position: GSA - Public Building Services (PBS) - Office of Program and Project Management (PX) We are currently filling thirty-four vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position. The work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some walking or bending involved during construction site visits. Depending upon geographic location of position driver's license may or may not be required The work is usually performed in an office setting except for any necessary travel to attend meetings and conferences or conduct on-site inspections. Visits to customer agencies, contractors' facilities and construction "hard hat" sites are required. Appropriate safety equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety shoes) will be worn during on-site inspections.

Qualifications and evaluation

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: 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. 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. Ability to assess project requirements and develop recommendations that meet goals, as well as integrate the goals and objectives of various other stakeholders. Skill in assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management, and forecasting are required. 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. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

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) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development

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 vacancy. 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 fedhirehelp@applygovernment.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.

Required documents

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.

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. 34 total vacancies will be filled. Zone 1A: 2 positions will be filled in the following locations: Washington, DC or Raleigh, NC Zone 1B: 3 positions will be filled in the following locations: Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD or Norfolk, VA Zone 2: 7 positions will be filled in the following locations: Boston, MA, New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA Zone 3: 8 positions will be filled in the following locations: Atlanta, GA, Savannah, GA , Birmingham, AL, Orlando, FL, Pensacola, FL or Ft. Lauderdale, FL Zone 4: 5 positions will be filled in the following locations: Cleveland, OH, Cincinnati, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN or Chicago, IL Zone 5/6: 1 position will be filled in the following location: New Orleans, LA Zone 7: 2 positions will be filled in the following location: Anchorage, AK Zone 7: 2 positions will be filled in the following locations: Honolulu, HI or San Francisco, CA Capital & Strategic Projects Office (CSPO): CSPO Judicial: 1 position will be filled in the following locations: Washington, DC, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL or San Francisco, CA CSPO East: 1 position will be filled in the following locations: Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC CSPO NW: 2 positions will be filled in the following locations: Denver/Lakewood, CO, Kansas City, MO, Tacoma, WA or Chicago, IL 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. If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #PX-2026-0017. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.