Total 5 finance analyst job vacancies in Construction / Property category in The United States of America

• 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.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

• Assists Veterans and/or contractors, architects, drafts persons with required design changes, differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications and drawings, etc. resulting from deficiencies encountering during the construction, remodel, adaptation planning phase.
• 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.
• Performs all administrative and technical functions of the SAH, Special Home Adaptations (SHA), and Rehabilitation grant programs for assigned grants authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2101(a), 2101(b), and 2102(B). The SAH Agent guides Veteran applicants through all aspects of the SAH grant application process and provides oversight of the entire project from initial application through completion.
• Establishes disbursement agreements for funds and prepares the necessary voucher documents and associated information needed for release of grant funds up to the maximum amounts allowable under 38 U.S.C. 2101(a), 2101(b), and 2102(B).
• Notes and decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction materials, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures as documented with previously approved construction controlling documentation.
• As necessary, the SAH Agent is responsible for processing and recommending administrative sanctions for industry stakeholders.
• The SAH Agent is responsible for the case management of SAH appeals submitted to Value Stream leadership for grant cases assigned. This requires the SAH Agent to complete a higher-level review of decisions to include reviewing the facts and evidence submitted to support the appeal.
• Establishes and maintains the SAH case file from eligibility established through final accounting and grant closure.
• Coordinates with contractors, architects, and draft person for the creation of the following construction documents that successfully convey all SAH grant requirements: description of materials, scope of work, contracts, disbursement schedule, plans and blueprints, and other pertinent construction related documentation.
• Coordinates with the Veteran and contractor throughout construction to ensure all parties are informed of project progress and problems, issues and their resolution and disbursement of project funds.

Starting at $59,319 Per Year (GS 11-12)

• Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates associated with construction projects. Control and manage project milestones of construction project completion.
• 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.
• Produce well written correspondence which may include technical material that is appropriate to the intended audience.
• Produce well written correspondence which may include technical material that is appropriate to the intended audience.
• 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.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

Major Duties:

This position serves as the SAH Agent will perform an array of duties with the purpose of conducting construction, remodeling, and home adaptation projects, from proposal through completion related to the Specially Adapted Housing/Special Home Adaptation (SHA) program and Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) as required to properly support Veterans with specific adaptive needs. Responsibilities include:

Technical Services and Oversight: Case-Specific Design and Construction, Remodel, Adaptation

• Leads design review discussions, in person, by phone, or electronically to educate the SAH Agent, Veteran, contractor, architects, and other Veteran-facing stakeholders.
• Examines preliminary plans and specifications to ensure the proposed construction, remodeling, or adaptation of the property meets VA requirements.
• Reviews final plans, specifications, and estimates to ensure each meet minimum standards.

Case Management: Project Management

• Controls and manages project milestones of assigned cases and associated construction activities through to project completion.
• Negotiates on behalf of Veteran and LGY with vendors and other stakeholders.
• Determines suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction materials, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures as documented with previously approved construction controlling documentation.

Individual Contributions to Team and Program Success

• Case manages construction complaints associated with assigned SAH and VR&E projects to include Veteran or contractor-initiated complaints.
• Conducts conference calls or in person visits with the Veteran and/or the contractor in negotiation of plan changes, construction variations, financial adjustments necessary to comply with Program requirements, best practices.

Communication and Service to the Veteran

• Communicates clearly with Veteran, Veteran-designees, contractors, officials, and other stakeholders throughout the construction, remodeling, or adaptation process.
• Provides courteous, accurate, forthcoming, and technically sound assistance to program participants.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Grade level progression GS-0828-11;GS-0828-12

Work Schedule: 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Construction Analyst/ 39365A GS-11 39364A GS-12
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This is a bargaining position.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

Major Duties:

• Performs all actions to initiate Veteran SAH rating reviews. This will entail development, follow up, and coordination with Veteran, Veterans Service Center, and other stakeholders to ensure Veterans are appropriately adjudicated for the SAH benef
• Responsible for reviewing proposed, under construction, and completed projects and properties across a multi-state jurisdiction to include varying designs, construction materials, labor conditions, economic conditions, and building codes in which all contribute to accurately evaluating construction proposals.
• Manages construction disbursement schedules and ensures timely delivery of payment to stakeholders for successfully completed construction phases.
• Reconciles Veterans'/contractor' concerns and assures that all parties are informed of project progress, issues, and impacts. Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting to management as necessary all construction complaints or concerns encountered.
• Establishes and maintains complete and accurate records for work products and tasks tracked in and outside of VA systems. The incumbent is able to create reporting and tracking mechanisms for ad-hoc requests, assignments, and workload that are not captured by VA systems due to constantly changing and evolving nature of the SAH program.
• Monitors the quantity, quality and timeliness of work, providing guidance and training to staff appraisers and program assistant.
• The incumbent initiates necessary coordination with technical experts, financial staff, attorneys, other VA staff, the Veteran, contractor and stakeholders. As appropriate, meets with supervisor to discuss controversial or sensitive issues.
• The incumbent is customer service oriented and provides courteous, accurate and technically sound assistance to program participants. This may be accomplished through written correspondence, telephone, or personal contacts. The incumbent must convey requested information in ways that are best and easily understood by the numerous and diverse group of stakeholders.

Promotion Potential: None
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday (8:00 AM - 04:30 PM).
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Available- Telework IAW with local policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Construction Analyst/SAH Coordinator 39155A, GS-12
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)