General Engineer (Project Manager)

The incumbent serves as a Project Manager at National Region in Washington, DC., and is responsible for the management and acquisition processes for the design and construction of national cemeteries through the major capital facilities program. The Project Manager leads a team comprised of a matrix of engineering and architectural specialties partnered to prepare and complete accurate and fully coordinated documents to comply with VA criteria, standards, and all appropriate codes.

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manages several contracts simultaneously for studies, designs, services, construction services, and utility installation. Coordinates design activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines and coordinates project phasing with critical path method specialists and the responsible NCA Directors. Provides support on the full range of technical, financial, and analytical aspects of projects. Monitors project performance, reviews client feedback, and evaluates operational and external factors including government actions, interest groups, other agencies, and VA policies that may affect the project. Conducts studies, chairs task forces, and develops new approaches, alternatives, and recommendations on project and technical review issues. Reviews processes, identifies problems, assesses the impact and implications of findings, and prepares recommendations for action by higher-level management. Confers with management officials and subject matter experts, including program staff, architects, engineers, and legal counsel, on all matters related to the planning, funding, design, award, construction, and occupancy of VA facilities. Oversees activities to ensure value-engineering principles are applied, that economical construction methods and materials are used, and that the project achieves maximum cost efficiency for the Federal Government. Monitors administrative contract support activities and assures that adequate support is provided for acquisition contract requirements and activities. Administers and directs the design and construction of projects within established schedule, quality standards, and budget. Develop written responses to congressional inquiries concerning construction plans, design processes, or on-going construction. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: General Engineer (Project Manager)/PD81037A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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. Upon completion of your one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive written certification that your continued employment is in the public interest.