As a Project Manager, you will responsible for overall project management of the most complex, large and politically sensitive prospectus design and construction projects assigned, including, but not limited to, design and construction of new buildings and complexes.
Location of Position: Region 7, Public Buildings Service, Design and Construction Division
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Summary
As a Project Manager, you will responsible for overall project management of the most complex, large and politically sensitive prospectus design and construction projects assigned, including, but not limited to, design and construction of new buildings and complexes.
Location of Position: Region 7, Public Buildings Service, Design and Construction Division
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
You will be considered if you are a:
Current GSA employee. GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
You must be serving on career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
Provides overall project management responsibility for prospectus projects, including business management of the complex projects from preliminary planning stages, through design, construction, equipment installation and commissioning stages. Responsible for planning, organizing, controlling coordinating, reviewing and approving design, construction and related work performed by contractors and other governmental organizations.
Participates with key agency personnel who are responsible for defining the goals of a project, preparing project management plans for accomplishing such goals. Maintains contact with local, state and Federal officials, congresspersons and the media in regard to project status.
Coordinates architectural and support cost estimates to achieve the goals of the project management plan. Prepares schedules for complete project, implementing a system for review, control and reporting on project status. Determines which phases of the project will be performed in-house or by contract.
Monitors project review, readjusting funds, schedules, and work for completing project. Resolves problems or conflicts impeding progress, assuring that contractor and agency staffs work effectively toward timely completion of project.
Negotiates contract specifications and design changes with organizational elements of Federal agencies and contractors. Participates in review of bids, contractor's negotiations and technical and business discussion with contractors. Monitors and assesses effectiveness of contractors in meeting contractual requirements, technical and administrative.
Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
Meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of closing date
Males born after 12/31/1959 must have registered with the Selective Service
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
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.
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.
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $107,807 (El Paso, McAllen, Little Rock, Shreveport, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Tulsa), $108,486 (Albuquerque), $108,569 (San Antonio), $109,871 (Austin), $116,203 (Dallas/Fort Worth), $123,957 (Houston) 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-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is applying advanced concepts, practices, and methodologies of project management to service large, complex new construction, modernization and lease construction projects. Such experience must reflect experience performing planning, scheduling budgeting, estimating, cost analysis and control, tracking, reporting and forecasting for such projects.
Education
There is not an education substitution for this position.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: Ineligible.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you (a) are eligible to apply for and meet the qualification requirements for the position; (b) have provided all of the required documentation for consideration; and (c) whether you are among the candidates referred to the selecting official for consideration. Veteran’s preference points are only given for Delegated Examining Announcements.
You will be evaluated on the vacancy related questions that were designed to assess your overall possession of the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities. Responses to the vacancy assessment questions must be verifiable and supportable by your resume or your responses may be adjusted, which may ultimately affect your consideration for this position.
Mastery of Business Management and Project Management concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to permit the incumbent to serve as the project manager of designated major building projects from preliminary planning stages through the design, construction, equipment installation stages, to the commissioning stage or point of occupancy. Expert knowledge of GSA operations, mission, and project management activities. Knowledge sufficient to employ problem solving skills on unique project management issues, utilizing good business practices, applying innovative methods to issues not readily treated by conventional methods.
Ability to conduct formal and informal presentations to variety of groups regarding business and project management issues.
Written Communications - Ability to express succinct, organized ideas clearly and in proper grammatical form.
Ability to identify events and activities required to complete a major project and translate to a critical path method schedule, develop a comprehensive project management plan, and utilize risk analysis and contingency planning based on full-cost analysis.
Knowledge of and skill in applying concepts and procedures inherent in or associated with financial aspects of project management, and procurement methods to achieve project goals and objectives.
Oral Communications - Ability to effectively express ideas or facts in individual or group situations.
A variety of assessments/assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates for specific vacancies covered by this announcement. Candidates will be notified when further assessments are implemented and provided with instructions.
If you are a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified (minimum score of 85) to receive priority. CTAP
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
You must submit ALL required documents before the closing date/deadline to have a complete application. Review the following list to determine which documents must be submitted online. Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: Effective Date, Position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, Tenure Group, Position Occupied Group, and Name of Agency.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Note: GSA employees (except for OIG employees) are not required to submit a SF-50.
GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Employees: Submit SF-50.
CTAPEligible: Submit (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance rating.
Current or former Land Management Agency employees hired under competitive hiring procedures for a time-limited appointment. (a) Submit one or more SF-50’s including the most recent applicable one detailing your competitive time limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency/Agencies that demonstrate you have served in such appointments for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years; and (b) provide a copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the employing agency who can attest to your satisfactory performance during each of the applicable appointments.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Recruitment and Classification Branch A
819 Taylor St. Room 9A00
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must submit ALL required documents before the closing date/deadline to have a complete application. Review the following list to determine which documents must be submitted online. Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: Effective Date, Position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, Tenure Group, Position Occupied Group, and Name of Agency.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Note: GSA employees (except for OIG employees) are not required to submit a SF-50.
GSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Employees: Submit SF-50.
CTAPEligible: Submit (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance rating.
Current or former Land Management Agency employees hired under competitive hiring procedures for a time-limited appointment. (a) Submit one or more SF-50’s including the most recent applicable one detailing your competitive time limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency/Agencies that demonstrate you have served in such appointments for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years; and (b) provide a copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the employing agency who can attest to your satisfactory performance during each of the applicable appointments.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Recruitment and Classification Branch A
819 Taylor St. Room 9A00
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
