Construction Control Representative

SummaryThis Construction Control Representative position is located in Facilities Management Service at the Leeds - MA location.QualificationsTo qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 (KSA's) 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: Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to: Engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction - Construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications - inspecting materials and workmanship - and insuring adherence to safety requirements and 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. (Must be reflected on your resume) 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.DutiesMajor Duties: 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 materialsAttends and participates in pre bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features - requirements - and special conditionsReviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical accomplishment - and interprets technical portions for other participantsReviews correspondence and reports on construction status and progress - tests - administration - end contractor's estimates relative to construction of the project and unanticipated contingencies - and makes decisions and/or recommendations relative to most practical methods of accomplishing desired resultsReviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements and makes recommendations for desirability - construction feasibility - and reasonableness of costsDecides 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 proceduresPrepares 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 - negotiates changes with contractor's representatives and presentation of data as basis for substantiating contract modificationsPrepares progress reports and computation sheets from bid breakdownRecommends progress payments based upon the percentage of work satisfactorily completed and also determines any withholdings for unsatisfactory workAssures that all work under contract provisions has been completed and that no deficiencies exist that would preclude recommending final payment to contractorIncumbent furnishes all reports and data required for transfer upon completion of constructionPerforms other related duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD03637A Physical Requirements: Long periods of standingwalking over rough - uneven - rocky - or slippery surfacesrecurring - bending - crouching - stooping - stretching - climbing - or similar activitiesrecurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e. - 23 kilograms) - such as testing or measuring equipmentand/or regular visits to construction - industrial - marine - or other outdoor sites.