The incumbent serves as a Project Manager at National Region in Washington, DC., and is responsible for the management and acquisition processes for the design and construction of national cemeteries through the major capital facilities program.
The Project Manager leads a team comprised of a matrix of engineering and architectural specialties partnered to prepare and complete accurate and fully coordinated documents to comply with VA criteria, standards, and all appropriate codes.
The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manages several contracts simultaneously for studies, designs, services, construction services, and utility installation. Coordinates design activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines and coordinates project phasing with critical path method specialists and the responsible NCA Directors.
Provides support on the full range of technical, financial, and analytical aspects of projects. Monitors project performance, reviews client feedback, and evaluates operational and external factors including government actions, interest groups, other agencies, and VA policies that may affect the project. Conducts studies, chairs task forces, and develops new approaches, alternatives, and recommendations on project and technical review issues.
Reviews processes, identifies problems, assesses the impact and implications of findings, and prepares recommendations for action by higher-level management. Confers with management officials and subject matter experts, including program staff, architects, engineers, and legal counsel, on all matters related to the planning, funding, design, award, construction, and occupancy of VA facilities.
Oversees activities to ensure value-engineering principles are applied, that economical construction methods and materials are used, and that the project achieves maximum cost efficiency for the Federal Government. Monitors administrative contract support activities and assures that adequate support is provided for acquisition contract requirements and activities.
Administers and directs the design and construction of projects within established schedule, quality standards, and budget. Develop written responses to congressional inquiries concerning construction plans, design processes, or on-going construction. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: General Engineer (Project Manager)/PD81037A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution for experience for the GS-14 levels. However, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Engineering (800) series: [Transcripts must be submitted with application] Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
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Sharon.Fullwood@va.gov · (202) 461-6766
This position is with Office of the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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