Construction Analyst Jobs

Summary

As Construction Analyst, you will will serve as Cost Estimator, Scheduler and Cost Manager Advocate for projects, from prospectus level to small program level projects. Location of position: Pacific Rim Region The Real Estate Acquisition Division develops lease acquisition solutions that support GSA's mission to provide world class workspaces and serves as advocate for the leasing community. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Prepares cost estimates with bid level detail for construction, lease construction, renovation, repair and alteration projects. Gathers data and analyzes estimates and develops the government expenditure position. Performs cost escalation forecasts: monitors construction markets to identify price trends for material, labor, and equipment costs. Reviews and verifies Architect/Engineer (A/E) cost estimates for moderate to complex systems, large buildings and provides consultation with A/E estimators and Project Managers. Provides consultation and review services for costs and technical review to design teams to ensure projects are designed within budget. Provides oversight and serves as a reviewer, troubleshooter and advisor on a diverse range of issues, projects, and concerns. Position requires an overview of the total agency operation with respect to resolving complex to moderate situations relative to cost issues. Prepares schedules for detailed construction activities on projects as required; reviews and analyzes construction schedules submitted by Construction Managers and Contractors, recommends to Contracting Officers and project managers the validity and acceptability of such schedules and recommends approval or disapproval or changes as necessary. Makes recommendations, provides support, guidance and cost estimate impacts on contract specifications, detailed technical descriptions, construction practices, contract interpretation.

Requirements

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

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. 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.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

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-13 salary range for San Francisco, CA starts at $121,873.00 per year. for Los Angeles, CA starts at $114,044.00 per year. for San Diego, CA starts at $111,609.00 per year. for Sacramento, CA starts at $108,473.00 per year. for Phoenix, AZ starts at $102,673.00 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, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates of materials and labor involved in the construction, repair, and alteration of commercial buildings. This experience must include the following: analyzing estimates and establishing the Government/owner negotiating position, dealing with the most complex proposals from contractors involving major modifications of systems and other large commercial expenditures; reviewing and verifying A-E cost estimates for major building systems and large commercial buildings and providing consultation with A-E estimators and Project Managers; and performing budgetary cost planning and calculations for prospectus submittals, developing Quantity Takeoffs using automated/digital takeoff tools, such as Bluebeam Revu or OnScreen Takeoff as well as developing complex Parametric and Definitive cost estimates using Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) (CostWorks, Sage 300) or Owner Developed Cost Estimating Software (NCMT). Projects must include new buildings, as well as renovation & alteration of large and complex facilities, valued in the millions of dollars (equivalent to Federal Courthouses, Border Stations, and other commercial Buildings).

Additional Information

Bargaining Unit Status Bargaining Unit Status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit Relocation Not Paid Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

• Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
• Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Management Rights Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area. Concurrent MP Vacancy Announcement If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #23PBSA890TRMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. Diversity GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.