Construction Representative

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee works as a contracting officer representative, overseeing and managing construction and construction service contracts. Projects involve renovation, restoration and facility improvement on buildings which are of great historical significance, and of which specialized construction methods are required to accomplish work.

Duties

Construction Project Management (65%) Manage multi-million and multi-year projects that include historic complex and diverse buildings and assets. Performs constructability reviews and collaborates with consultants, architects, engineers, and estimators in advance of contract documents being sent out for bid. Writes statements of work for construction management support contracts to be included in Contracting Officer's (CO's) requests for proposal. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned construction and construction administration consulting contracts as delegated in writing by the CO. Directs a staff of construction engineers, technicians, and construction representatives in support of a wide variety of scopes and diverse construction functions. The incumbent serves as technical expert and key source of information in assigned areas of responsibility. Reviews contractor's baseline and progress schedules. Monitors contractor's progress for on-time completion of activities, milestones, safety rules, and completion dates. Reviews payment requests and makes recommendations for payment against contractor's progress and compliance with contract specifications. Prepares and provides project updates and briefs the management chain of command and stakeholders. Coordinates construction management teams composed of in-house and external consultants and construction administration and construction management support contractors. Monitors contractors' safety protocols for compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations. Coordinates access requests with Jurisdictions and U.S. Capitol Police and ancillary construction activities performed by other contractors or in-house staff. Schedules meetings to identify action items, milestones, reasonableness of construction performance period, and phasing requirements to be included in a contract. Participates in the review of proposals and selection of contractors as a technical evaluation panel member. Attends pre-bid meetings to assist project team in clarifying construction features and inform contractors of requirements concerning construction schedule sensitivities and expectations, security, and constraints that may be considered unique to the proposed work to be performed at a Jurisdiction. Works with engineers, architects, and consultants to resolve conflicts and concerns as they arise. Resolves or assists in the timely resolution of these conflicts and concerns. Evaluates estimates for financial and time impacts to projects and advises on the degree of effect on schedule and budget. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation and presentation of project reports to keep stakeholders informed on project status. Consultant/Contractor Oversight (35%) Monitors and inspects contractor performance to ensure that the entire scope of the contract is performed, and all quality requirements are in strict compliance. Monitors contract compliance against contractor's submitted Quality Control management plan. Ensures that contract construction management services, consultants and in-house support personnel maintain effective construction surveillance utilizing best practices, project controls, and established processes and procedures. Recommends acceptance or rejection of construction activities, phases of work, and overall project completion. Reviews payment requests and recommends payment against the contractor's progress and in compliance with contract specifications. Assures timely payments. Creates and maintains an account for invoice processing. Completes fiscal and physical closeout of the project, including writing the final contractor review.

Requirements

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

Qualifications and evaluation

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies: Knowledge of construction practices and techniques. Ability to plan and manage construction projects. Experience in investigating contract change orders or deviations requiring engineering determinations. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively orally. Your responses to the self assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration. Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Education

No education substitution

Benefits

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program. Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).

How to apply

You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJobs user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help setting up an account or for general help using USAJobs, go to USAJobs Help Page. NEED HELP? If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs “Saved Documents” feature. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Required documents

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy. To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application. Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments. Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection. If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form). Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers. If you choose to submit supporting documentation with your application profile, you may select ONE of the following methods: 1) You can upload your documents when you register or update your information on the Architect of the Capitol application site which you access through the USAJobs site. Your application and all required documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of this job announcement.

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.