Total 1,388 Construction / Property job vacancies

This is a remote position but due to business requirements of the position, the selectee must reside in the Northwest Artic Region (AK, ID, OR or WA).

The duty station will be determined upon selection and will be located within the geographic area described.

• Disposes of a broad range of complex or specialized property within a multi-state market area or among a wide variety of Federal activities with different property needs and disposal requirements. Ensures the transfer of usable, reportable personal property between Federal agencies, coordinating the transfer of surplus personal property to authorized donees.
• Conducts field visits to coordinate Federal and State agency screening and on-site inspection of property to prepare for possible federal transfers or state donations. Provides in-depth guidance regarding the disposal and/or acquisition of excess personal property. Assists agencies disposing of excess personal property by developing disposal plans to meet customer needs in accordance with legal requirements.
• Reviews a wide variety of Federal, State and/or donee programs for problems and policy compliance. Identifies areas of opportunities for expanding our business with Federal civilian agencies. Serves as an advisor, consultant, and marketing representative to customers concerning all aspects of the disposal of surplus personal property. Complete market research for property; determines if special marketing attention is required; analyzes and interprets market information to identify demand, uses and sales methods.
• Reviews and analyzes policies, laws and regulations issued by other Government bodies as to their impact and applicability to the reporting and transferring of excess, surplus, and exchange/sale property.
• Determines the eligibility of organizations desiring to participate in the donation program and conducts reviews of State agencies. Assists higher level specialists in evaluating program performance and develops comprehensive findings and recommendations to those organizations as to how best to meet compliance criteria and other program parameters.

1. Counsels all authorized military and civilian employees of their entitlements for shipment and storage of personal property and privately owned vehicles, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
2. Prepares and processes applications for transportation or storage of a wide range of personal property, and privately owned vehicles, including special items, of authorized civilian and military members.
3. Plans and processes Do It Yourself (DITY) incentive moves for payment through the local Finance office.
4. Performs other clerical and administrative tasks in support of the transportation work.

• Review plans, specification, and cost estimates associated with construction projects.
• Responsible for the oversight and resolution of appeals, reconsideration requests, construction complaints and Veteran complaints submitted to the Regional Loan Center.
• Counsel program participants and Veterans of construction projects.
• Develop and administer training on program requirements for VA staff and external stakeholders.
• Produce well written correspondence which may include technical material that is appropriate to the intended audience.
• Review plans, specifications and project sites to determine compliance with industry standards and VA requirements.
• Interpret and apply regulations, laws and procedures specific to issues related to the VA guaranty home loan program, Veteran Readiness and Employment, and the Native American Direct loan program.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Veterans, contractors, local agencies, Congressional interests and agency leadership related to various construction projects and program requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Explain and defend a decision to individuals who may be upset or unreceptive.
• Conduct on-site inspection of the properties to determine the severity and resolution of the issue or to verify compliance of VA requirements.
• Conduct calculations using basic math skills and compile data.
• Control and manage project milestones of construction project completion.
• Leads design review discussions, in person, by phone, or electronically to inform the Veteran, contractor, architects, draftsperson, et al, on VA minimum property requirements for residential property use.
• If selected at less than the full performance level, duties will be developmental in nature.

- Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads, airfields, or other construction sites.
- Maintains, repairs, and constructs rigid pavements or similar cement and concrete surfaces.
- Maintains, repairs, and constructs flexible roads, pavements, parking areas, airdromes, bike paths, or similar surfaces of asphalt.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

• You will provide daily oversight to the property management programs.
• You will review policies and guidance pertaining to the maintenance of all property records.
• You will recommend new or updated internal property management policies as necessary to ensure all acquired property is properly managed.
• You will maintain appropriate levels of supplies and equipment, schedules ongoing inventories.
• You will request, receive, document, and issues non-expendable property items to Primary/Alternate Property Custodians or designated representatives.
• You will review reportable credit card purchases and ensures proper accountability as required by regulation into property records.
• You will prepares inventory lists and provides guidance and assistance to Property Custodians in conducting inventories.
• You will establish and oversees the execution of an annual inventory schedule of accounts.

As a Supervisory Civil Engineer (Highway) Construction Branch Chief, you will:

• Provide construction project and program leadership and manage construction oversight and inspection and the contract administration of awarded highway and bridge construction projects utilizing knowledge of highway and bridge engineering, construction contracting under the Federal Acquisitions Regulation, for the phase from contract award through final inspection and closeout.
• Lead the Construction Branch, including: hiring, developing, evaluating, and retaining employees with outstanding engineering knowledge and skills; overseeing project and resource management to assure mission focus and on-time and within budget delivery of the annual program; promoting the successful completion of projects, timely resolution of contractual issues, partner satisfaction and environmental compliance; establishing and updating construction branch policies, standards, guidelines, processes, and procedures; and developing and managing the branch budget.
• Use partnering techniques and skills required for tactful diplomacy and utilize successful negotiating techniques while maintaining a sensitivity to differing points of view. Foster a team environment while encouraging and supporting diverse viewpoints. Assemble data and other supporting documentation in the preparation of reports or other responses to official inquiries.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships which promote leadership, negotiations, cooperation and teamwork, including the ability to identify and foster new and innovative partnerships and avenues for marketing FHWA expertise.
• Formulate and establish policies, standards, guidelines, and priorities for branch operations. Develop plans for accomplishing business objectives and implementing quality initiatives to improve Branch business delivery systems and processes, improve products and services, and increase customer focus. Share and promote partnering concepts.
• Serve as a member of the Division Leadership Team for national and divisional strategic planning and direction for Division-wide goals and needs in alignment with the USDOT and FHWA. Foster a business-focus team environment within the Branch and monitor team performance through measurement of division and branch team accomplishments.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced career professional who is mission-focused, a champion of diversity, has experience leading employees, embraces creativity and innovation, and has extensive knowledge and experience in highway engineering, project delivery, and construction contract administration as an administrative contracting officer under the Federal Acquisitions Regulation to deliver a large program of projects.

This position serves as the Construction Control Representative (Project Manager - Park Liaison) for Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (SAGA) in Cornish, NH. The position serves under the general supervision of the Superintendent. The primary duty is to serve as the park's project management liaison overseeing the design and implementation of a complex Legacy Restoration Fund project that will rehabilitate 4 historic structures and replace critical HVAC, electrical, security and fire alarm systems throughout a significant portion of the park's historic campus.

The incumbent will work with an interdisciplinary team of park staff, NPS program managers and technical experts, project managers from the NPS Denver Service Center, and consults from compliance, A&E, contract management, and construction firms. The position will be involved in every phase of the project from design to implementation and will provide technical expertise in construction and project management to ensure project goals are successfully met. The Construction Control Representative will work directly with contractors and provide on-site coordination and oversight of construction activities.

Work will require a high sensitivity to and understanding of the requirements for working on historic sites and with museum collections. This project will include work on the historic home, studios, outbuildings, and cultural landscapes at Saint-Gaudens NHP Aspet and Blow-Me Down Farm units; and require the protection of the park's extensive fine-art museum collection during various construction phases.

DUTIES:

• Apply technical skills in project management to serve as the park liaison in informing and managing multi-phased construction projects.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to develop project plans, evaluate and resolve technical and administrative problems, and develop corrective actions as needed.
• Provide inspection and coordination of construction projects, and ensure project compliance and quality meets construction, historic preservation, collections management, and building code standards.
• Work directly with contractors to coordinate onsite logistics, address concerns, implement safety measures, and otherwise ensure activities essential to the successful implementation of the project are addressed.
• Review and monitor all construction activities to ensure park-specific conditions are met, including those related to historic preservation, museum management, and visitor experience.

• You will perform survey or mapping criteria reviews as part of the quality control for assigned projects.
• You will brief management officials on matters relating to boundary land surveying and mapping.
• You will perform work assignments using knowledge of land surveying concepts, principles, and practices (e.g., mapping, title research, boundary analysis) to meet requirements.
• You will perform quality control by reviewing various documents (e.g., surveying and boundary maps and legal title documents) for accuracy.
• You will prepare written plans, specifications, descriptions of service, or estimates for land survey contracts.
• You will develop corrective actions or recommendations to achieve regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

1. Counsels all authorized military and civilian employees of their entitlements for shipment and storage of personal property and privately owned vehicles, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
2. Prepares and processes applications for transportation or storage of a wide range of personal property, and privately owned vehicles, including special items, of authorized civilian and military members.
3. Plans and processes Do-It-Yourself (DITY) incentive moves for payment through the local Finance office.
4. Performs other clerical and administrative tasks in support of the transportation work.

As a Property and Utilization Specialist, PT-1101-3 your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Provide technical oversight and monitoring to the property personnel by providing direction in properly acquiring, documenting, and tagging property in accordance with established property management procedures.
• Serve as the program manager for overseeing employee separations, documenting and cataloging the returning of government issued property and if necessary property disposal.
• Serve as the primary consultant and advisor to senior management, Managing Director and Director of Facilities Management, in developing strategies that focus on achieving results and operational effectiveness of property management and fleet management.
• Manage the revisions, updates and creation of standard operating procedures and policy guidance in property management and fleet management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on management negotiation teams with labor management relations with respect to program or policy changes in the areas of property management, fleet management and employee separations. May review or develop agency proposals or responses in collective bargaining.
• Serve as the Fleet Manager for the GAO vehicle management program. Develop performance metrics, evaluate utilization and make recommendation to improve the efficiency of the program.
• Serve as the project manager and team leader on a variety of agency wide special initiatives.
• Lead matrixed efforts, integrating the work of subject matter experts and contractors.

• Directs and manages the operations of a DLA Disposition Services site and provides supervision over key personnel and DLA Disposition Services supervisors.
• Analyzes, plans, and affects best utilization and management of Disposition Services business operations and resources.
• Oversees preparation of property for disposal in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding storage, movement, and disposition with specific priority regarding hazardous material, environmental issues, and/or demilitarization.
• Submits annual budget and operating plan recommendations.
• Tracks and monitors operating budget, cost reduction programs, reutilization and profit projections.
• Directs staff in innovative approaches to resolving problems and improving processes.

• Serve as Area Engineer and Chief of Construction Branch within the Veteran Affairs Support Division with complete responsibility for all assigned construction activities related to Veteran Affairs, medical facilities assigned to Portland District.
• Ensure timely and satisfactory accomplishment of all contracts, including numerous modifications to original contracts and on-the-spot decisions and instruction to contractors.
• Oversee all phases of assigned construction projects with authority to stop work that is defective or not in compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure that all construction performed is accomplished in accordance with governing plans and specifications.
• Supervise the administrative, inspection, testing and office engineering functions at project sites.
• Review contractor work and quality control plans to ensure construction quality, safety and contract compliance throughout all phased of the construction project.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders throughout the entirely of the project which includes all levels of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers enterprise, federal and state agencies, hospital personnel, contractors, and the public.
• As the Construction Subject Matter Expert (SME) determine and/or recommend which project segments will be initiated, dropped, or altered.
• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technical employees, administrative staff, construction representatives, contractors in the accomplishment of major construction projects.
• Apply knowledge of engineering, contract administration, construction inspection, office administration, personnel management, safety management and various Government regulations, policies, and procedures over assigned construction program.

1. Observes, documents, and evaluates carrier and contractor performance.
2. Counsels members regarding policies and procedures for the proper preparation of personal property for shipment and/or storage, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
3. Prepares documentation reporting carrier performance using automated systems.
4. Provides oversight of the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) contract.

The Office of Housing provides vital public services through its nationally administered programs. It oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest mortgage insurer in the world, and regulates important parts of the housing industry. The Office of Housing is committed to building and preserving healthy neighborhoods and communities through homeownership, rental housing and healthcare opportunities.

The Office of Multifamily Housing is responsible for the overall management, development, direction and administration of HUD's Multifamily Housing Programs. HUD's Multifamily programs provide mortgage insurance to HUD-approved lenders to facilitate the construction, substantial rehabilitation, purchase and refinancing of multifamily housing projects. MFH is widely responsible for production, asset management and portfolio oversight, and recapitalization of assisted properties, and field operations. As part of the National Housing Act of 1934, Congress created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) which later became a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Housing in 1965.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

You will:
-Manage the efficient and effective coordination, and accomplishment of planning, scoping, development design, construction, and operation of major multifamily insured and capital advance projects.
- Apply an extensive knowledge of construction disciplines, development and management concepts, principles, methods, and practices.
- Visit project sites to determine conditions of off-site construction or demolition. Evaluate project sites for unusual site conditions such as soil faults, drainage problems, or other design problems that may increase the site development cost or decrease the value of the land.
- Examine existing properties for structural soundness. Determine repairs needed to bring them up to acceptable standards so a determination on feasibility of rehabilitation can be made.

The Office of Housing provides vital public services through its nationally administered programs. It oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest mortgage insurer in the world, and regulates important parts of the housing industry. The Office of Housing is committed to building and preserving healthy neighborhoods and communities through homeownership, rental housing and healthcare opportunities.

The Office of Multifamily Housing is responsible for the overall management, development, direction and administration of HUD's Multifamily Housing Programs. HUD's Multifamily programs provide mortgage insurance to HUD-approved lenders to facilitate the construction, substantial rehabilitation, purchase and refinancing of multifamily housing projects. MFH is widely responsible for production, asset management and portfolio oversight, and recapitalization of assisted properties, and field operations. As part of the National Housing Act of 1934, Congress created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) which later became a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Housing in 1965.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

You will:
-Manage the efficient and effective coordination, and accomplishment of planning, scoping, development design, construction, and operation of major multifamily insured and capital advance projects.
- Apply an extensive knowledge of construction disciplines, development and management concepts, principles, methods, and practices.
- Visit project sites to determine conditions of off-site construction or demolition. Evaluate project sites for unusual site conditions such as soil faults, drainage problems, or other design problems that may increase the site development cost or decrease the value of the land.
- Examine existing properties for structural soundness. Determine repairs needed to bring them up to acceptable standards so a determination on feasibility of rehabilitation can be made.