Duties

Summary

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the project management of complex building and/or leasing projects from project identification, through initiation, planning, execution and closeout stages.

Location of position: Public Building Service, Property Management Division, Baltimore Field Office.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Responsibilities

The major duties of the Project Manager include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads development of comprehensive and detailed project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact.
• Identifies, manages, integrates and/or adapts resources to achieve project goals while effectively managing scope, schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Manages all aspects of the project's finances with the client including preparation, negotiation, presentation, approval, and communication of pricing, occupancy agreements, reimbursable work authorizations, and project budget.
• Determines project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risk on behalf of the government.
• Provides leadership and direction to a wide range of representatives from within and outside the Federal sector during the development and management of complex projects.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required to attend meetings and conferences or conduct on-site inspections.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
12

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Possess a valid U.S. driver's license

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Have a valid driver's license
• The work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some walking or bending involved during construction site visits.
• Visits to customer agencies, contractors' facilities and construction "hard hat" sites are required. Appropriate safety equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety shoes) will be worn during on-site inspections.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here .

The GS-11 salary range starts at $72,750.00 per year.

The GS-12 salary range starts at $87,198.00 per year.

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is utilizing project management practices and tools to manage or assist with construction and/or repair and alteration projects in a real estate environment. This experience must include:

• Managing projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project planning phase through financial closeout;
• Interpreting customer needs and developing them into actionable requirements;
• Coordinating and balancing project plans, budgets, and schedules;
• Coordinating and facilitating decisions with multiple stakeholders;
• Applying procurement knowledge and experience to assist with managing contracts supporting assigned projects; and
• Participating in negotiations for sound real estate business transactions.

OR

Have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. This education provided you the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position OR

Have a combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is utilizing project management practices and tools to simultaneously manage multiple construction and/or repair and alteration projects in a real estate environment. This experience must include:

• Managing projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project initiation phase through financial closeout;
• Interpreting customer needs and developing them into actionable requirements;
• Developing, managing, and balancing project plans, budgets, and schedules;
• Coordinating and facilitating decisions by managing multiple stakeholders;
• Applying procurement knowledge and experience to manage contracts supporting assigned projects; and
• Negotiating sound real estate business transactions.

Education

See 'Qualifications' section.

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: Eligible but not included.

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #21PBSB214EDMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here's how it will work:

• You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of business management, concepts, principles and practices sufficient to permit the incumbent to serve as the manager of designated major projects from planning, execution and project closeout stage.

Ability to manage projects impacted by multiple competing priorities and requirements and to successfully integrate these requirements to meet the goals and objectives outlined. Skill in allocating fiscal, staff and time resources to produce maximum results.

Skill in assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management and forecasting are required.

Skills in innovation, business acumen, communication, political and business savvy to be able to facilitate decisions of a large group of people and leadership.

Ability to satisfy and support a diverse customer base by working effectively with customers, assessing their needs and satisfying their expectations within sound business practices. Negotiating and balancing between customer objectives and GSA objectives.

Knowledge of procurement principles and procedures and of different types of contract vehicles for various goods and services i.e. construction, leasing, design, furniture, IT, etc.

General knowledge of real estate processes and programs to include site acquisition, lease procurement, construction management, real estate markets and financial management as it relates to real estate.

• Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified
• We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn't support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
• Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP) , you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

• If you are claiming veterans' preference:
• Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
• If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1)completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
• If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
• If you are ICTAP / CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
• Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
• College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.