Construction Manager (Contracting Officer Representative)

This Construction Manager (Contracting Officer Representative) position is with Public Buildings Service (General Services Administration) in Tucson, AZ. As a Construction Manager (Contracting Officer Representative), you will be responsible for performing construction management, technical oversight and contract administration support functions in support of moderate to complex Federal and leasing projects. Location of position: GSA-Public Buildings Services (PBS)-Office of Program and Project Management (PX) We are currently filling eighteen vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Key duties: • Performs planning, coordination, oversight, administration and management of design, construction and leasing project activities. Responsibilities include reviewing design submissions, monitoring construction progress, coordinating site activities, and supporting acquisition and leasing functions as applicable. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), acting as the Government's primary technical liaison with contractors and lessors, monitoring performance, inspecting work, and documenting compliance with contractual obligations. Coordinates activities among project stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors, leasing specialists, budget analysts, building managers and customer agencies and prepares briefings to leadership on costs, impacts, feasibility, alternatives, issues, recommendations and status of project development and implementation. Prepares independent Government estimates and technical analyses of A/E, CM, construction, and leasing-related proposals to support acquisition and negotiation strategies and provides technical support and participates in negotiations with contractors and lessors. Maintains working relationships with Federal client agencies and external stakeholders to support project coordination and participates in meetings with personnel in various Federal agencies to support design, construction, and leasing project execution and coordination. Qualifications: To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. 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. The GS-12 salary range starts at $89,508 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. Experience providing design and construction management, technical oversight, and contract administration support for construction and/or leasing projects involving new construction, repair and alteration, modernization, and tenant improvement activities involving Federal, commercial, institutional, or industrial facilities. Such experience must include: Reviewing construction-related documents such as drawings, specifications, schedules, invoices, cost estimates, technical submittals, and contractor change requests. Supporting acquisition-related processes, such as preparing statements of work, cost estimates, technical analyses, and other procurement documentation. Analyzing technical, contractual, and project-related issues; evaluating alternatives; and developing practical recommendations and solutions to resolve project issues. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.