Construction Controls Representative
Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
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Job Summary
This position participates in design review conferences reviews preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability anticipated physical obstructions and other construction difficulties and availability of selected materials. Attends and participates in pre-bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features requirements and special conditions.
The duties of the Construction Controls Representative include but is not limited to:
- Attends and participates in pre bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features requirements and special conditions.
- Reviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical accomplishment and interprets technical portions for other participants.
- Decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work adequacy of construction equipment practicability of construction operations reasonableness of schedules and estimates adequacy of inspection and control procedures end effectiveness of earth placement procedures.
- Prepares documentation and sketches of contract changes estimates of costs for modifications materials and equipment evaluating conditions at the work site field measurements computations local prices.
- Reviews correspondence and reports on construction status and progress tests administration end contractors estimates relative to construction of the project and unanticipated contingencies and makes decisions and/or recommendations relative to most practical methods of accomplishing desired results.
- Negotiates changes with contractors representatives and presentation of data as basis for substantiating contract modifications.
- Prepares progress reports and computation sheets from bid breakdown.
- Assures that all work under contract provisions has been completed and that no deficiencies exist that would preclude recommending final payment to contractor.
- Arranges meeting with contractor and participates in negotiation of these adjustments.
- Confers with Project Manager or Project Engineer on matters pertaining to the control placement consistency and suitability of materials and equipment special construction problems affecting progress or quality of construction work administration supervision or plans and design of the project.
- Reviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements and makes recommendations for desirability construction feasibility and reasonableness of costs.
- Furnishes all reports and data required for transfer upon completion of construction.
- Recommends progress payments based upon the percentage of work satisfactorily completed and also determines any withholdings for unsatisfactory work.
- Arranges meeting with contractor and participates in negotiation of these adjustments.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Controls Representative/PD84322A
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough uneven rocky or slippery surfaces; recurring bending crouching stooping stretching climbing or similar
activities; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e. 23 kilograms) such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction industrial marine or other outdoor sites.
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume Transcripts etc. is required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants who meet the Individual Occupational Requirements described below are fully qualified for the specified entry grade and must also meet the specialized experience requirements. Select the one statement that best describes your experience that demonstrates you possess the basic requirements to perform this job. To qualify you must possess one of the following:
- Engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction.
- Construction inspecting materials and workmanship and ensuring adherence to safety requirements.
- Supervisor of crafts persons equipment operators or mechanics engaged in construction work provided that the experience involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting workmanship for adherence to such plans and specifications.
GS-12 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
- Interpret and Inspect Construction Work: Demonstrate expertise in reviewing contract documents (drawings specifications scopes of work codes) and conducting thorough on-site inspections across all major trades to ensure compliance and identify deficiencies.
- Document and Manage Quality Assurance: Prepare maintain and manage comprehensive construction-surveillance and quality-assurance records-including daily reports photographs deficiency notices punch lists and project-progress logs-in an electronic project-management environment.
- Review Technical Submittals and Support Contract Changes: Evaluate contractor schedules work plans submittals and field changes for technical adequacy safety quality and impact on cost/schedule; support contract modifications by documenting changed conditions and preparing technical recommendations.
- Coordinate with Project Stakeholders: Collaborate effectively with contractors architects engineers project managers and facility representatives to resolve field issues verify completion and facilitate acceptance of work. Complete design projects from planning phase to construction phase.
- Utilize Construction Technology Platforms: Proficiently use construction-management and document-review software (e.g. AutoCAD Autodesk Bluebeam Revit Procore BIM tools) to review drawings track project activities and coordinate design/model information.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough uneven rocky or slippery surfaces; recurring bending crouching stooping stretching climbing or similar
activities; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e. 23 kilograms) such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction industrial marine or other outdoor sites.
Work Environment: Incumbent is required to work both inside on hard concrete surfaces and outdoors on uneven surfaces in all types of weather conditions. Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and
discomforts such as dust strong odors or fumes from fuels chemicals or engine exhaust; high levels of noise and vibration dust grease electrical hazards uncovered moving parts of machinery moving machinery; or outdoor conditions involving moderate exposure to rain cold/hot weather icy streams and rivers. The work environment requires the employee to stay alert continually and to take special safety precautions including wearing special protective items of clothing.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service increase worker productivity and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers (CLCs) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
