Construction Control Representative

Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position functions under the general supervision of the Resident Engineer who assigns work in terms of priorities and specific construction requirements prior to construction activities.

Major duties

Review contractor proposals to insure completeness and appropriateness. Prepare technical analysis or Pre-negotiation Objectives as required based on cost analysis of contractor's proposal and Government estimate. Develop construction methods and quality control techniques for projects that involve specialized facilities with special purpose technical equipment installation and structural features. Monitor progress on contract as represented by contractor prepared progress charts and network analysis systems. Conduct negotiations with contractor personnel on modifications and negotiated contracts. Review plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine such things as practicability from a construction standpoint.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Assist in reviewing contractor proposals by performing cost comparisons, developing portions of government estimates, and contributing to technical analyses. (2) Support contract administration by monitoring contractor progress, reviewing payment estimates, and helping enforce safety and quality requirements in coordination with senior engineers. (3) Participate in negotiations for contract modifications and claims by researching cost data, preparing supporting documentation, and drafting negotiation summaries. (4) Review plans and specifications for constructability issues, conduct site visits and field measurements, and help develop engineering data to support proposed change order. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Review contractor proposals, perform cost/price analysis, and develop government estimates and pre-negotiation objectives. (2) Administer construction contracts, monitor progress and payments, and enforce safety and quality requirements. (3) Lead negotiations on contract modifications and claims; analyze entitlement and costs and document settlement positions. (4) Review plans and/or specs for constructability, conduct site visits and measurements, and develop data to support change orders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). (Specialized experience must be clearly evident in your resume to be considered for this position).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?