Construction Representative

Duties

THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO CURRENT ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL EMPLOYEES ONLY.

***This appointment is temporary, not to exceed two years. 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. If project work continues; however, it could be extended beyond the two-year time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency***

Day Position: Hours will be determined upon selection. Designated hours may change due to operating needs of Management.

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Planning and Project Management, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The Construction Representative oversees and manages the work of construction management teams. Projects involve the renovation, restoration and improvement of structures in assigned jurisdictions which are of great historical significance and requires the use of specialized construction methods to accomplish.

Construction Project Management

Performs construction reviews and collaborates with consultants, architects, engineers, and estimators in advance of demolition, renovation and construction projects.

Directs construction trams composed of in-house and /or external construction teams. Provides technical guidance and advice to specialists, lower-grade employees, and contract construction management support staff in the performance of their assignments. Provides clarification as needed to resolve technical difficulties as they arise to achieve the expected outcome.

Monitors AOC staff and contractors' safety protocols and fully enforces all applicable safety standards and regulations. Utilizes knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Attends safety training as required to be knowledgeable of applicable safety standards and regulations to effectively monitor and identify unsafe work practices on assigned contracts. Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Construction Project Planning

Schedules meetings to identify action items, milestones, reasonableness of construction schedule, and phasing requirements.

Works with Projects Managers, Jurisdiction representatives, consultants, and in-house resources to determine risks and makes recommendations to mitigate risks through review of construction documents, changes in scope of work, and proactive oversight utilizing risk mitigation planning processes.

Works with engineers and architects, consultants, and AOC staff to resolve conflicts and concerns as they arise. Evaluates estimates for financial and time impacts to the 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 Jurisdictions and stakeholders informed on project status.

Technical Construction Advice and Guidance

Provides advice to Jurisdiction representatives, in-house staff, engineers, architects, and consultants on practicability of design, materials to be used, and means and methods to accomplish work based on historical knowledge and construction experience. Informs Project Managers regarding work site access and staffing space necessary to efficiently execute contract work.

Recommends acceptance or rejection of construction activities, phases of work, and overall project completion.

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 strict compliance. Develops effective quality assurance and surveillance plans to proactively identify and correct any deficiencies in work and materials. Takes appropriate actions to correct non-compliant and deficient work by initiating issuance of notices to comply and letters of concern.

Construction Control Requirements and Specifications

Analyzes and defines requirements using technical knowledge of engineering concepts, methods, and procedures to coordinate with other projects and activities to integrate standards and precedents. Takes part in the development of requirements, integrating applicable industry best practices and lessons learned for inclusion in contract documents.

Contributes to the development of construction specifications by reviewing draft contract documents for practicability, accuracy, risk management, and completeness. Assists in preparing documents for bid and award process.

Monitors projects' financial outlook to identify potential funding shortages or overruns that may affect contract actions.

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 http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

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-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as leading a team of people that work in various trades performing construction and renovation projects in an historical occupied building and having experience in planning construction projects and providing construction oversight from the planning stage to the completion of the project.