Construction Scheduling & Claims Engineer (Interdisciplinary)

Quick Facts

Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for a DoD competitive-service position

Regional technical and scheduling expert for construction modifications, claims, and project schedule analysis.

Description

Provide technical expertise for construction modifications and claims, including investigation of errors and schedule analysis using current technologies. Serve as the scheduling expert for District and Division-wide projects and support pre-award design reviews and official claim/modification findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to Corps of Engineers projects and field offices to observe, document, and ensure scheduling compliance.
• Perform in-depth investigations to identify and document reasons for modification, claim, administration, or scheduling errors.
• Develop findings of fact and perform estimation/cost and schedule analysis; use Primavera and/or SureTrack to update and manage schedules.
• Support evaluation and lead negotiations of complex, multi-part modifications and claims for major construction projects.
• Act as the Construction Division’s central coordinator for biddability, constructability, operability, environmental, and sustainability (BCOES) and other pre-award design reviews.
• Prepare official findings, reports, fact sheets, required schedules, and correspondence for contract claims and modifications.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Secret Security Clearance: obtain and maintain
• Public Financial Disclosure (OGE 278) or Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE 450) upon entry and annually
• Basic requirement satisfied for Civil Engineer (0810) / Mechanical Engineer (0830) / Electrical Engineer (0850) via accredited engineering degree or approved education/experience combination (including alternatives such as EI/EIT/PE licensure or FE exam, or specified coursework)
• Basic requirement satisfied for Architect (0808) via accredited architecture degree with required coursework or approved education/experience pathway
• Specialized experience: 1 year in developing/analyzing construction schedules; pre-award and contract post-award scheduling procedures; and using Primavera Project Planning or SureTrak to update/manage projects
• Background investigation suitability/fitness determination
• May require a 1-year probationary period

Benefits

Federal employee benefits are provided via a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the position type.