The Resident Engineer functions include supporting the Senior Resident Engineer by participating in design management with the Project Manager and other stakeholders, when applicable, monitoring various on-going construction activities and schedule for conformance with contract requirements. The position oversees civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or architectural aspects of construction, supporting processing of easements, pertinent deeds, local requirements, and restrictions.
The non-supervisory Resident Engineer (RE) is a member of the Department of Veterans Affairs (OVA) Office of Construction and Facility Management (CFM) on-the-ground team for a construction project, typically stationed on site though in some cases manages remotely with regularly recurring site visits. The construction contracts are mostly Design-Bid-Build or Design Build though there are cases where other contract types could be utilized for construction delivery. CFM is always the owner of the construction project and serves as Construction Agent for most projects, however CFM does partner with various Non-Department Federal Entity (NDFE - e.g., GSA, USAGE, etc.) to serve as Construction Agent within both the Leasing and Major construction programs, when required or in the best interest of OVA Typical duties include but are not limited to: Coordinate various phases of construction with the VAMC Director or assigned representative and staff to minimize disruption to ongoing hospital activities and for overall patient and worker's safety on construction sites. Oversee civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or architectural aspects of construction. Interact with the CFM PM and Schedule Consultant to help determinate recovery of lost time due to unanticipated events (weather, delays in material shipments, unanticipated site work problems, etc). Recommend solutions to resolve unusual or unique problems related to hospital design or unanticipated issues that occur during the actual construction of facilities. Identify potential construction related issues to the SRE and review comments from other professionals in a formal response to Architect Engineer (A/E) firms when necessary Conduct inspections, in partial, pre-final and final inspections for conformance in Operations and Maintenance manuals, equipment training, warranty Provide input of methods, techniques and procedures to the Senior Resident Engineer to address concerns that may hinder progress Oversee changes in project funding and scheduling. Document daily environmental conditions that may impact safety and construction progress Review contractor's proposal cost breakdown(s) on equipment and materials for construction projects. Generate draft contract modifications for SRE review and signature Develop estimates for modifications on construction projects Monitor on-going construction activities to assure the contract requirements are met Track deliveries of government furnished property and equipment. Organize work to set short and long term goals and priorities for current and future construction project Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 08:00 am to 04:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Resident Engineer/PD13648A, PD136480A, PD13648A, and PD13648A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Mobility Agreement: Required
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. There is no educational substitution for experience for the GS-13 levels. However, you must meet the Basic Occupational Requirements as listed above: (Transcripts Required) A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Monica.Sierra@va.gov 520-667-9113
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