The position serves as a Project Engineer at John J. Pershing VAMC in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This position performs project planning, produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for Minor Construction Projects, Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Projects, and Station Level Projects, including all areas and aspects (architectural, electrical, life safety, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.).
Not to Exceed: This is a Temporary Appointment Not to Exceed 120-Days, it may be terminated at any time. It may be extended or converted to permanent without further competition. Major Duties: Planning & Design: Collaborates closely with the Contracting Officer in the design of capital projects; serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on the design of capital projects.
The incumbent determines requirements, reconnaissance, location, and prepares designs, specifications and cost estimates. Work complexities require not only adaptation or modification of precedents but a versatile and innovative approach to solve problems where serious conflicts exist between management requirements and engineering principles.
Evaluates design objectives, performs complex technical calculations, and identifies economical and efficient procedures for project design and performance considering all influences. Construction Management: Collaborates closely with Contracting Officer in the construction of capital projects: serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on the construction of capital projects.
Plans specific objectives for the program, including required innovations and improvisations/ Prepares detailed cost estimates for use in obtaining project funding and bid evaluation. Reviews and evaluates shop drawings, samples and material certifications submitted by contractor for contract and performance requirements, recommending approval, rejection or receipt.
Facility and Non-Recurring Maintenance: Collaborates closely with the Contracting Officer in the design and construction of non-recurring maintenance projects: serves as the Contracting Officer Representative. Provided guidance, development and coordination for the planning, design, and oversight of maintenance projects. Plans specific objectives for the maintenance project.
Consults with contractor personnel to resolve difficult and complex unforeseen problems and latent conditions developing during maintenance. Professional Engineering/Architectural Advice: Serves as a subject matter expert in all aspects of engineering design and management. Provides professional advice to peers, subordinates or non-professional administrators or managers; including senior level management officials. Ensures the accuracy of the Capital Asset Inventory.
Reviews or directs the review of plans, specifications, and analyses of design as submitted by subordinate engineers. Provided professional advice to improve such plans, specifications and analyses.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Joseph.Craft2@va.gov · (573) 778-4795
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $58193 – $129225/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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