Summary

As a Project Manager (Construction), you will plan and execute major project management duties requiring extended training and experience which has demonstrated leadership and unusual attainments in the project management field.

Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA), Public Building Services (PBS), Office of Program and Project Management (PX)

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

• Directs and leads development of comprehensive and detailed project plans including methodology, resource requirements,schedules, priorities and budget impact.
• Determines project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risk on behalf of the government.
• Negotiates and coordinates project plans, budget objectives and schedules with management of affected customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations.
• Leads and facilitates the efforts and expertise of a wide range of disciplines.
• Resolves problems or conflicts impeding progress, ensuring that contractor and agency staff work effectively as a team to complete the project in accordance with the schedule.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

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).
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $138,595 per year.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience managing a large, complex construction project with full responsibility for the management of the entire project, including: requirements, development, direction and control of project planning, program budgeting, Architectural/Engineering design and construction, contract evaluation, and contract award and administration.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.