Supervisory Construction Control Representative, GS-0809-13 (93040)

About the role

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District (USACE) is seeking a motivated, experienced leader to serve as a Supervisory Construction Control Representative. Utilizing a broad subject matter knowledge of construction management theories and practices, as well as practical knowledge of construction methods, equipment and materials, this position serves as a construction control representative with overall responsibility for maintaining long-term and day-to-day surveillance over the full range of office and field activities associated with contract construction activities for a large number of projects. Projects include a wide array of large-scale construction projects across the Military, Civil, IIS, and Mega Projects programs, each involving high-value contracts with numerous subcontracts and complex, diverse construction requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support construction contract administrative actions including appointment as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), modification development and execution, negotiations, developing and responding to contract correspondence, and other actions as required
• Actively participate in extensive construction and engineering management decisions relative to the military, IIS, and civil construction missions
• Perform and/or direct the full range of field construction and engineering functions
• Interpret and conform to established policies, regulatory guides, and accepted construction management practices
• Recommend approval for design changes or substitutions of equipment and materials, and coordinate work with the agency and other elements of the district
• Resolve differences of opinion with contractors and ensure deadlines are met
• Spot check work in progress, make follow-up assignments, and directly execute the more complex and controversial assignments
• Utilize extensive knowledge of contracting methods, procedures, monitoring, and documentation to facilitate the accomplishment of facilities and infrastructure duties
• Serve as the Lead COR for the office and provide leadership, mentorship, training, and development to other Construction Control Representatives, Engineering Technicians, Project Engineers, and CORs in all facets of construction management and contract administration
• Direct the full range of field and office engineering functions, delegating responsibility to subordinate project engineers, Construction Control Representatives, Engineering Technicians, and leaders
• Provide advice and guidance to lower-graded surveillance personnel on construction engineering and administrative problems
• Participate in design review conferences with customers, the District Office, and private A-E firms' design engineers to discuss construction aspects of design and foreseeable problems
• Provide expert technical advice and assistance from a construction standpoint to solve complex and critical design problems
• Review project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from a construction viewpoint, whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties have been anticipated, and whether selected materials are readily available
• Conduct pre-bid opening conferences and site visits to discuss and clarify principal construction features and inform contractors of requirements concerning construction scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, wage and hour law observance, labor relations, payroll records, and quality control procedures
• Conduct pre-construction conferences on new contracts, purchase orders, and related agreements to clarify principal construction features, start-up administrative requirements, and contract technical requirements, as well as to identify interface and coordination requirements among the customer, contractor, and Resident or Project Office
• Exercise overall coordination of construction planning and scheduling with contractors, US Forces, and other involved agencies
• Observe, investigate, and inspect construction sites at all stages to identify major problems and take timely corrective action to ensure construction remains on schedule
• Exercise final authority to approve contractors' construction schedules, safety programs, quality control procedures, plant layouts, and road systems
• Make controlling interpretations of the intent of plans and specifications, as well as final engineering determinations on whether methods and materials employed meet the requirements of contract specifications and result in sound and safe structures
• Determine that contractors' operations comply with wage and hour, equal employment opportunity, or other labor laws and regulations, and verify that contractors are properly recording work accomplished and materials used
• Initiate and authorize stop-work orders when noncompliance occurs
• Review contract changes proposed by contractors and recommended by subordinates, approve Government estimates on changes, and negotiate with contractors on terms and prices
• Negotiate and prepare modifications of unlimited dollar value, and submit them for the Contracting Officer's signature
• Prepare final decisions of the Contracting Officer for processing and approve contract program payments, including final payments
• Make final inspections of completed projects and sign acceptance certificates relieving contractors of further obligations
• Prepare the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the office being supported and review and approve project-specific supplements and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)
• Supervise lower-graded Construction Control Representatives and Engineering Technicians assigned to the Resident Office, including planning work, setting priorities, preparing schedules, assigning work, evaluating performance, providing advice and counsel, interviewing candidates, recommending appointments/promotions/reassignments, effecting minor disciplinary measures, identifying training needs, developing performance standards, and improving production or quality of work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register for Selective Service prior to appointment
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• A trial or probationary period may be required
• A supervisory probationary period may be required
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles
• This position may be eligible for situational telework

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) contracting work for military construction, civil works, or Work for Others (WFO) construction programs; 2) providing quality assurance oversight for safety standards on construction projects; 3) applying construction/project management to analyze schedules and oversee work; AND 4) leading teams during construction projects.

Pay

This is a permanent position under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905. Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.