Department of Veterans Affairs

Construction Control Representative

Fayetteville, North Carolina Full time

Construction Control Representative

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Fayetteville, North Carolina

Salary Range: $64453 - $83794 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is location within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System, is located in the Engineering Service, Project Engineering and Design Section. The position is organizationally aligned under Engineering Service and is supervised by the Supervisor, Project Engineering and Design Section.

Major Duties:

  • Performs work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices. Perform construction quality assurance and contract administration activities to assigned construction projects. Reviews shop drawings and submittals from contractors during construction of new structures or renovation of existing structures for compliance with contract drawings and specifications. Observes and inspects construction at all stages to identify and report discrepancies with contract documents, to assure compliance with OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry, and to forecast and resolve potential problems before they impact project schedules. Reviews contractor daily reports of work progress, personnel on site in various trades, weather/work conditions, equipment on site and other items for accuracy. Reviews and responds to requests for information from construction contractors by investigating plans, site conditions, existing building and utility conditions, troubleshooting building system operations, and researching facility record documents. Works with General Contractor to resolve problems that arise due to error or differing site conditions. Reviews change order requests from contractors for accuracy and cost control, and assist the contracting officer in price negotiations, when necessary. Investigates the need for construction contract changes, completing field measurements and computations, recommending elements of change in designs. Coordinates construction phasing, outages, schedule, and infection control measures to assure compliance with contract documents and to assure minimum interruption to continuous medical center operations. Prepares progress reports to track progress and quality of construction projects, and processes contractor payment requests Incumbent is required to have a valid state driver's license in order to perform the duties of this position. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD083140 Physical Requirements: The work requires long periods of sitting or standing in one position, climbing up ladders and crawling under buildings, visiting active demolition and construction sites, and sometimes being exposed to the elements. There is occasional exposure to high voltage, high noise levels, and then possibility of electrical shock, burns, cuts, and bruises. Incumbent must be capable of applying physical dexterity when necessary to reach or check work in crawl spaces, elevated areas or locations of difficult access. Project inspections require a great deal of walking, climbing, standing, and bending. Inspections may also require carrying of moderate loads such as tools and measuring equipment common to the position.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-09 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-08 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 includes: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-08 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: review and interpretation of construction project plans, drawings and specifications; conducting project site visit inspections, obtaining basic project data, inspecting quality of work, identifying and reporting problems and deficiencies in the work, and/or writing project inspection reports. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed at least 2 years (if determination from your school cannot be made this is typically identified as 36 semester hours) or more of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in Construction Management or in a field directly related to the position being filled. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level education but less than the 2 years of graduate level education as described in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying specialized experience by 12 to get a percentage of experience. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 36 to get a percentage of education. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You must attach your computation to your application package. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Contract Administration Project Management Written Communication Technical Competence 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.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/10/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12898351. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-10