Summary As a Construction Control Representative, you will provide project management for construction and/or repair projects from preliminary identification through project closeout. Positions will be located in the Public Buildings Services (PBS) Project Management Branch, Chicago Service Center and Northern Service Center Operation Divisions. We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities These positions are located in the Public Buildings Service (PBS), Chicago Service Center Operations Division (CSCOD) and the Northern Service Center Operations Division (NSCOD). These divisions direct, manage, and coordinate service execution relating to the delivery of real property management services. This office develops, directs, acquires and delivers services related to the operations, maintenance, and repair of Federal buildings and leased space (may include delegated buildings). These positions have job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. Positions include routine telework that are geographically specific to: Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Cleveland, OH and Minneapolis, MN. You may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy. As a Construction Control Representative, some of your duties will include: Ensuring that assigned projects are technically correct in both design and construction and are in accordance with the best current practice in the industry and that they are within the technical and administrative constraints of the project. Developing scopes of work schedules, detailed fee estimates, contract criteria, and other pertinent documentation. Evaluating and/or recommending the work of A/E firms to ensure compliance with all regulations and design criteria. Administering A/E contracts, as well as alternation and new construction contracts and recommending approval or rejection of all or parts of the proposal. Resolving or directing contracted services (A/E firm) to resolve design problems. Coordinating with others to assure that all technical areas are addressed, proper design consideration is given and that the total project objectives and schedules are met. Meeting with contractors, manufacturers’ representatives, lessors, and/or government agency representatives to establish construction requirements. Participating in review of bids, contractors' proposals, and contractor specifications, as well as in contract negotiations and technical and business discussions with contractors. Constantly monitoring projects to ensure projects stay within budget, schedule and scope. Completing all administrative actions required to close out assigned project. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required. 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). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. 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. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-12 salary range starts at $86,962 per year. Salary is determined by the location for which you are selected. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described below. Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level is experience applying engineering methods and techniques and construction practices related to building systems (e.g. heating, ventilation, air conditioning, architectural finishes, electrical systems, fire protection systems, or plumbing systems, etc.); defining requirements with customers; developing construction cost estimates; inspecting construction; administering construction contracts; and reading and interpreting engineering and architectural plans and specifications. Such experience must also include independently managing projects and/or large portions of projects (balance scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines from project initiation phase through project closeout. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information This position is eligible for the bargaining unit. 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. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government 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. If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #5P-2025-0002. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.