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Project Manager

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
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Summary

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the project management of the complex building and/or leasing projects from project identification, through initiation, planning, execution and closeout stages.

Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Service Center Division in Kansas City, MO.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
02/09/2023 to 02/20/2023
Salary
$84,025 - $109,233 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
Kansas City, MO
FEW vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel as needed
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
23PBSA509LRMP
Control number
705561700

Duties

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Project Management

  • Project Planning - Leads the development of project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. Directs and performs budget planning. Establishes evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects. Prepares timelines for project completion, implementing a system for review, control, and reporting on project status. Determines project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risk.
  • Project Execution - Ensures that projects delivered meet agreed to customer requirements. Manages all aspects of the of the project's finances. Ensures the latest trends and state of the art technologies in facility design, construction, alterations, space management, contracting, negotiations, and knowledge management are applied.
  • Project Closeout - Ensures the completion of project documents and makes certain they are uploaded into all necessary systems of record in order to track established performance metrics and historical trends. Conducts and documents lessons learned analysis.

Relationship Management

  • Customer - Negotiates and coordinates project plans, budget objectives and schedules with customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. Informs customer officials of project status and any requirements for additional agency initiated action.
  • Stakeholders - Works with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists. Maintains and/or oversees continuous contact with Federal, State and local officials, and the media (in coordination with Public Affairs reps) with regard to project issues and status. Briefs key leadership on costs, impact, feasibility, alternatives, issues, recommendations and status of project development and implementation.
  • GSA Relationships - Leads and facilitates the efforts and expertise of a wide range of disciplines. Serves as a mentor for team members and others.

Contract Management

  • Directs the acquisition and management of large numbers and types of contracts supporting all aspects of leasing and/or Federal construction projects. Monitors progress and evaluates performance against contract requirements.
  • Prepares or assists the Contracting Officer and/or the COR in the preparation of statements of work, determinations, findings and solicitation documents.
  • In conjunction with the Contracting Officer and/or the COR, directs the preparation and issuance of necessary modifications and may serve as lead negotiator for assigned projects. Oversees and/or reviews project designs and coordinates development of design and specification packages for purposes of bid and determines construction completion times and prepares/reviews overall cost estimates. Participates in the A/E and/or Lessor selection process and in the negotiations for design supervision and post-construction contract award services. Coordinates the activities of all appropriate professional goods and services contractors during all phases of the project.
  • May negotiate contract specifications and design changes. Participates in review of bids, contractors' negotiations and technical and business discussions with contractors.

Business Transaction Management

  • Negotiates the business transaction with customer agencies including utilization rates and financial obligations; develops complex, accurate requests for funding and tracks financial obligations and expenses throughout the planning, execution and close-out of projects.

Requirements

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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 $84,025 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 defined as experience utilizing project management practices and tools to simultaneously manage multiple construction and/or repair and alteration projects in a real estate environment. This experience must include:

  • Managing projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project initiation phase through financial closeout;
  • Interpreting customer needs and developing them into actionable requirements;
  • Developing, managing, and balancing project plans, budgets, and schedules;
  • Coordinating and facilitating decisions by managing multiple stakeholders;
  • Applying procurement knowledge and experience to manage contracts supporting assigned projects; and
  • Negotiating sound real estate business transactions.

Additional information

We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement #23PBSA510LRDE. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

Bargaining Unit status: 

This position is eligible for the bargaining unit

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

·       Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee

·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.  

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.  

  • Knowledge of business management, concepts, principles and practices sufficient to serve as the manager of designated major projects from planning, execution and project closeout stages.
  • Ability to manage projects impacted by multiple competing priorities and requirements. Skill in allocating fiscal, staff and time resources to produce maximum results.
  • Ability to effectively manage project financial planning and analysis.
  • Skill in assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management and forecasting are required.
  • Ability to work with GSA and private sector electronic project management systems.
  • Skills in innovation, business acumen, communication, political and business savvy to be able to facilitate decisions of a large group of people and leadership.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the funding process, the Federal budget process and principles of budget for asset acquisitions.
  • Ability to assess project requirements and develop recommendations that meet goals, as well as integrate the goals and objectives of various stakeholders.
  • Ability to satisfy and support a diverse customer base.  Negotiating and balancing between objectives.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to identify and use the appropriate relationship management strategies based on individuals and/or groups.
  • Knowledge of procurement principles and procedures and of different types of contract vehicles for various goods and services i.e. construction, leasing, design, furniture, IT, etc.
  • Familiarity with contract monitoring and contract termination functions. Skills in techniques to negotiate contract costs, prices and terms.
  • Skill in assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management and forecasting.
  • General knowledge of real estate processes and programs to include site acquisition, lease procurement, construction management, real estate markets and financial management.
  • Ability to effectively manage project financial planning and analysis.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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Public Buildings Service

Agency contact information

Lorree Rhodes
Phone
817-978-4115
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
pbsavacancyinquiries@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Office of HR Services
2300 Main St
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States

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