Summary As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overall project management of multiple design and construction projects assigned, including, planning, budgeting, and closeout of new buildings as well as the renovation, repair, and alterations of existing ones. Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Rocky Mountain Service Center Division, Region 8 Rocky Mountain Region. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Provides operational excellence by applying technical competencies and innovative solutions to plan and deliver projects moderate to complex in scope and/or volume using guiding principles of project management and approved processes, templates, and systems of record. Develops a formal project management plan for accomplishing such goals. Develops scopes of work, schedules and cost estimates for full range of professional services to include construction firms, consultants, and architecture and engineering (A/E) firms. Assists in negotiating contracts with A/E firms, construction firms, and consultants to manage the overall planning and design phase of projects. Prepares schedules for complete projects, implementing a system for review, control, and reporting on project status. Prepares and/or reviews cost estimates, specifications, drawings for construction and alteration projects. Acts as authorized representative of the Contracting Officer during design or construction when appointed. Monitors contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements. Investigates the need for changes and prepares and/or coordinates preparation of contract change order documents and cost estimates for use by the Contracting Officer. Negotiates contract specifications and design changes with organizational elements of the agency and construction contractors. Participates in review of bids, contractor's negotiations and technical and business discussions with contractors. Monitors and assesses effectiveness of contractors in meeting contractual requirements. Ensures customer intimacy by championing customer expectations. Proactively seeks continuous improvement of services. Communicates with internal and external customers to optimize relationships, achieve win-win outcomes and be regarded as a customer advocate. Provides organizational accountability by demonstrating organizational commitment through sound knowledge and practice. 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 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). 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. 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, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates the ability to perform project management on construction and/or repair and alteration projects; knowledge of resource allocation models required to develop cost and personnel budgets; knowledge of procurement practices and techniques; ability to accomplish work through others and to maintain cooperative work relationships; skill in negotiation techniques to conduct contract negotiations; and knowledge of contract administration. 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 Bargaining Unit Status: - 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. 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. We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # 8P-2024-0035. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. 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