The RE functions include supporting the Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) by participating in design management with the CFM Project Manager (PM) and VA Medical Center (MC) stakeholders; and when applicable, monitoring various ongoing construction activities and schedule for conformance with contract requirements. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or architectural aspects of construction.
- Supporting processing of easements, pertinent deeds, local code requirements, and restrictions.
- Participating in the coordination of utility service tie-ins and outages to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
- Interacting with the CFM PM and Schedule Consultant to help determinate recovery of lost time due to unanticipated events [e.g., weather, delays in material shipments, unanticipated site work problems, etc.].
- Coordinating with local stakeholders and VA Central Office staff.
- Recommending solutions to resolve unusual or unique problems related to hospital design or unanticipated issues occurring during the actual construction of facilities.
- Identifying potential construction related issues to the SRE.
- Reviewing comments from other professionals in a formal response to Architect Engineer (A/E) firms when necessary.
- Interpreting drawings and specifications for the contractor.
- Administering on-site construction and monitoring coordination of work.
- Coordinating commissioning activities for their area of assignment.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: May be Available
Telework: Authorized
Remote/Virtual: This is
NOT a virtual or remote position.
Relocation Expenses: Authorized
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Maybe Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Required
Position Description Title/PD#: General Engineer (Resident Engineer) / PD13648A
Physical Requirements: The work is partially sedentary with regular and recurring travel to proposed and ongoing construction sites for extensive walking, climbing, and crawling at times to inspect completed work. The work requires communication skills to obtain local permits, negotiate changes to contracts, and keep abreast of all activities and construction progress. The position also oversees safety requirements within the construction perimeter to assure patients, staff, and construction team safety. The inspection work may also require the required the physical ability to climb ladders and crawl through tight spaces to inspect completed work. Exposure to outside weather conditions, dust, and high noise levels is typical throughout the construction period.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12-13)