Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee provides on-site construction direction for multiple projects and is responsible for various trades performing construction work at the site, including overall coordination of the individual trade and laboring efforts related to the project. Responsibilities * This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 2 years. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. It is a position that is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice. If project work continues however, it could be extended beyond the two year time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management's expectations, with no advance notice. Day Shift (4:00 AM - 2:30 PM) -Monday - Thursday Hours May Change Depending on the Operational Needs of Management ** Please Note that the resume must show comprehensive knowledge of construction management for construction and renovation projects. DUTIES: On Site Construction Management Provides on-site construction direction and coordination to enforce safety, maintain schedules, ensure scope requirements are within budget and ensure quality standards are maintained. Provides guidance to trade supervisors to ensure projects are done efficiently and effectively, requiring little rework. Directs construction teams to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively, requiring little rework. Coordinates with jurisdiction representatives for power outages, drain downs, etc. Verifies critical path items are ordered and critical path tasks are completed. Develops and submits requests for information and potential change orders. Ensures scope is complete and coordinates quality control inspections. Recommends acceptance or rejection of construction activities and tasks. Manages punch list and closeout process. Ensures redlines drawings are completed. Construction Project Management Monitors project financial outlook and confirms projects are within budget and on schedule. Provides feedback to construction managers if there are funding shortages or overruns that may affect project completion. Attends project meeting to plan upcoming work for trade employees to ensure milestones are met. Works with construction managers, jurisdiction representatives, consultants and clients to determine risks and makes recommendations to mitigate risks through review of construction documents and changing scopes of works. Works with engineers and architects, consultants and AOC staff to resolve conflicts and concerns. Assists construction manager in preparing reports to keep jurisdiction representatives and stakeholders informed of project status. Construction Advice and Guidance Prepares constructability reviews and collaborates with consultants, architects and engineers during project proposal phase. Reviews project prior to construction to provide value engineering by recommending design changes and means and methods. Provides feedback to construction managers about lessons learned. Contractor Oversight Monitors and inspects contractor performance to ensure that the entire scope of the contract is performed and all quality requirements specified are in compliance. Develops effective quality assurance and surveillance plans to proactively identify deficiencies in work and material. Informs project construction manager of deficiencies so they can take appropriate action to correct non-compliant and deficient work. Coordinates access requests with jurisdictions, the Chief Administrative Officer and United States Capitol Police. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. "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 You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate all of the following: Experience leading and/or providing construction oversight, direction, and coordination of construction projects, including renovations, infrastructure improvements and building upgrade contracts. Working on site with construction teams to plan and coordinate construction projects and to enforce safety, maintain schedules, and to ensure quality standards are maintained. Coordinating quality control inspections and ensuring scope is complete. Determining risks and making recommendations to mitigate risks through review of construction documents and changing scopes of work. Education No education substitution. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information 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 made 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. 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