Senior Level Project Manager (Remote)

Senior Level Project Manager (Remote)ID:ARS-AFM-FD-006Location:BeltsvilleProgram:ARSWage/Hr:$76.12Hours/Week:24Minimum Age:55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) hasspecialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time andpart-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of FederalAgencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA AgriculturalResearch Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative,scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service throughthe Experienced Worker Program (EWP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions istemporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee isan ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminateenrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and theAgency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEWSolutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established througha Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federalfunds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrolleeshall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinatescientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrolleeshall not present themselves as a Government employee or Governmentrepresentative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinatingfederal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions onfederally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrolleeshall not supervise any Government employees.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates.* This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option towork remotely.Qualifications:Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Engineering Project Management withFacility Repair, Renovations, and Modernizations. OR BA/BS Degree in Engineeringor ArchitecturePreferred - Professional Registration for Engineering or Architect and/orProject Management Certification.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPointAdobe Writer, Outlook, Microsoft TeamsDuties:This position is within USDA Facilities Division (FD) supporting FD withmanaging facility projects at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC)and building and Facilities projects (B&F) at various Agricultural ResearchFacilities (ARS) throughout the United States. The enrollee is expected tomanage projects through initial stages to completion/closeout of construction.These stages include concept planning, development of full biddable engineeringdesign/construction packages ready for contract procurement and technicaladministrative support of the project. Work is conducted closely with BARCstaff, ARS staff, ARS FD, ARS Head Quarters, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),ARS Location personnel and various contractors to develop and manage projectswithin ARS guidelines and procedures. The enrollee shall not sign federaldocuments, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federallyfunded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publicationas a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Governmentand private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Governmentemployee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic orwhen coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall notmake decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policymakers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.Coordination of various B&F projects with ARS Facilities Division, ARS HeadQuarters, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and various contractors. 30%Develop full Architect-Engineer (A/E) design packages to include ProjectRequirements Document (PRO) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) forvarious BARC projects. 30%Provide engineering construction management support for assigned projectsand on occasion other locations when needed. The construction tasks includereview and recommendation of administrative and material submittals, monitorcontract schedules, review contractor requests for information, andparticipation in construction progress meetings. 20%Provide engineering design management support for all assigned projects. Thedesign tasks include review of design submissions (i.e., design analysis,specifications, and drawings), cost estimates, engineering calculations, codeanalysis, approvals by local authorities and participation in design reviewmeetings. 20%Other:Travel Requirements: The selectee may be required to visit locations once ortwice a year that require travel.Overnight travel: The selectee may be required to visit locations once ortwice a year that require travel.Air travel anticipated: The selectee may be required to visit locations onceor twice a year that require travel.Rental cars: The selectee may be required to visit locations once or twice ayear that require travel.Physical requirements: Would have to make site visits to job sites.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions of this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environmentfree from discrimination and harassment in any form administering ExperiencedWorker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEWSolutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equalopportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants inthe federal programs.