Capital Outlay Reviewer - P0147
Capital Outlay Reviewer - P0147
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Are you a cost estimator with knowledge and experience inbuilding systems analysis design and construction practices
Would you enjoy evaluating plans and analyzing policies and requirements to develop alternative solutions to problems
Come join DGS as Capital Outlay Cost Reviewer!
Title: Capital Outlay Reviewer - P0147
State Role Title:Architect/Engineer II
Hiring Range: $120000 - $128000
Pay Band:6
Agency: Department of General Services(DGS)
Location:Richmond VA
Recruitment Type:General Public G
The DGS Division of Engineering & Buildings (DEB) is hiring for aCapital Outlay Reviewerto on the Cost Review Reviewer will ensure that the Construction & Professional Services Manual (CPSM) capital outlay building cost policies and practices are correctly applied and coordinated for the design of state-owned buildings and structures. This Reviewer will also provide technical expertise to the Capital Outlay Plan Advisory Committee and ensure that state capital outlay facilities / projects conform to good construction practices are economical solutions to program requirements conform to procurement standards and are within the project description authorized by the Governor and the Legislature.
DEB assures the life health welfare and safety of occupants of buildings on state owned property by serving as the State Building Official in accord with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (COV 36-98.1). More specifically the Division does the following:
- Develops state policies and procedures on the procurement of construction services procurement of professional services and establishing state building design guidelines for economy construction practices and quality standards (COV 2.2-1132 and 2.2-4300 et seq.)
- Develops and promulgates policies procedures and accessibility standards through the Construction & Professional Services Manual (COV 2.2-1159) and assures conformance to these guidelines and standards by reviewing documents and performing construction inspections.
- Provides technical assistance to state agencies for programming design and procurement and maintains the Building Information Tracking System Electronic Document Review Virginia Construction Cost Database and Electronic Document Management.
- Manages the statewide capital outlay construction program through assistance to the Department of Planning & Budget (DPB) with Capital Budget Requests (Appropriations Act) funds distribution Maintenance Reserve allocations by supporting the Six-Year Capital Outlay Planning Advisory Committee (6PAC) (COV 2.2-1516) in management of the capital outlay construction Pool Funding Process and by providing cost estimating services to support the DPB 6PAC House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance Committee in their capital outlay planning.
As part of the Cost Review team the Capital Outlay Reviewer will support this withextensive knowledge of and professional level experience in architectural analyses cost estimating building and building system designs and construction practices for a variety of facility types and sizes.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Providingcost estimating value engineering conceptual design alternatives and program alternatives to Bureau Division and Department management for pool process projects.
- Analyzing Cost Estimates for accuracy and appropriateness preparing related recommendations and reviewing and directing corrections to be made to conform to the CPSM.
- Reviewing and coordinating the receipt of Pre-Planning Studies Feasibility Studies and Capital Outlay Budget Requests.
- Reviewing Value Engineering Study Reports Summary of Value Engineering Recommendations and Summary of Cost Savings.
- Verifying legislative intent and ensuring that the proper interpretation and application of program scope and functional requirements has been implemented in the design.
- Ensuring that proposed construction budgets for buildings on state-owned property are reasonable and consistent with similar projects in the region and state.
- Meeting with Owners Agencies and their architectural and engineering designers (A/Es) to provide technical assistance and resolve problems.
- Developing alternative solutions and preparing reports to effectively present the information orally and in writing to management clients and other upper level professionals managers and administrators.
- Contributing to the compilation and management of the Virginia Building Construction Cost Database by recording information in Performance Budget Program.
This position is located in Richmond Virginia and eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week)after the completion of a Telework Agreement.
Weve got great benefits!
DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing pre-tax spending accounts paid life insurance paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits paid holidays vacation and other leave benefits wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally supplemental bus passes ride share or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with Construction Administration or Management Architecture or Engineering.
- Substantial experience in preparation and analysis of detailed construction Cost Estimates.
- Experience with building systems analyses designs and construction practices for a variety of facility types sizes and uses including building site and utilities layout.
- Ability to determine proper application of requirements and evaluate compliance with policies procedures and regulations.
- Ability to research and analyze policy and requirements and develop alternative solutions to problems.
- Ability to use word processors spreadsheets and/or Electronic Document Review software to review and produce written comments and reports.
- Ability to prioritize adjust and sequence work to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong interdisciplinary coordination skills and the ability to conduct interactions in a professional fair and cooperative manner.
- Valid Drivers License (or the ability to attain one within 60 days of hire).
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check.
Additional Considerations
- Certification as a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) from ASPE or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) from AACE. Candidates who do not have either certification will be required to attain the CPE certification within 12 months of hire.
- Substantial experience in Microsoft Excel and BlueBeam software.
- Considerable knowledge and experience with the CPSM.
- Experience with the capital outlay process and/or budgeting.
- Experience with budgeting or finance.
Special Instructions
The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.
Online applications should be submitted via .
Fax e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office or .
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received but this position may be closed at any time after June 17 2025.Please refer to the Your Application page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at for assistance.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check. If the selected candidate does not currently have a CPE or CCP certification they will also be required to obtain the CPE certification within 12 months of hire.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups individuals with disabilities veterans and individuals with AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found atAHP Letteror by calling DARS at .
Note:Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Contact Information
Name: DGS Human Resources
Phone:
Employment Type
Full-Time
