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Project Manager

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
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Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you will responsible for overall project management of the most politically sensitive and complex Prospectus level projects. 

Location of position: Public Building Services, Washington DC, Office of Design and Construction, Capital Projects Division.

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

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
10/30/2024 to 11/13/2024
Salary
$139,395 to - $181,216 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14 - Position is at the full performance level.
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
WP-2025-0007
Control number
816856400

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Duties

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  • Oversee the business management of the most complex building and/or leasing projects from project identification, through initiation, planning, execution, and closeout stages Assignments encompass broad managerial responsibilities, such as cost management, planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, reviewing, and approving design, construction, and related work performed by other GSA organizations. Oversees and/or reviews project designs and coordinates development of design and specification packages for purposes of bid and determines construction completion times and reviews overall cost estimates.
  • Manage all aspects of the project’s finances with the client including preparation, negotiation, presentation, approval, and communication of pricing, occupancy agreements, reimbursable work authorizations, and project budget. Directs and performs budget planning and execution to support each step in development Determine project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risk on behalf of the government. Determines project documents and cost estimates to achieve the goals of the master plan.
  • Identifies, manages, integrates and/or adapts resources to achieve project goals while effectively managing scope schedule and budget for assigned projects. Ensures that projects delivered meet customer requirements.
  • Direct and lead development of comprehensive and detailed project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. Provides leadership and direction to a wide range of representatives from within and outside the Federal sector during the development and management of projects which typically involve a span of five or more years to complete. Oversees project reviews, readjustments in funding and timelines. Resolve problems or conflicts impeding progress, ensuring that contractor and agency staffs work effectively as a team to complete the project in accordance with the timeline. Leads the analysis to determine client facility needs, and identifies key technical and resource personnel to work on various aspects of projects. Implement quality assurance processes to ensure all aspects of the project are handled in a professional manner.
  • Responsible for client communication and client satisfaction. Works with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists. Maintains continuous contact with Federal, State and local officials, Congresspersons and the media in regard to project issues and status.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • 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 4 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.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here

The GS-14 salary range starts at $139,395 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 experience applying advanced concepts, practices, and methodologies to manage 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

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.  

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 through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #WP-2025-0010.  You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

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.

We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application.  Here’s how it will work:

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  1. Knowledge of building design, lease and construction processes and programs to include site acquisition, real estate markets, and planning.
  2. Ability to effectively manage project financial planning and schedule analysis. Use of financial management knowledge, techniques, and innovation to achieve project results with on-budget, fiscal integrity.
  3. Ability to manage projects impacted by multiple competing priorities and requirements.
  4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges: 

  • Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
  • Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
  • Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84

We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume.  If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.

Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

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.

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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