Supervisory Architect/Engineer (PM Supervisor)

Supervisory Architect/Engineer (PM Supervisor)

Department: Legislative Branch

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer is seeking an exceptional General Engineer or Architect to support the project development lifecycle through the renewal, renovation, and maintenance of some of the Nation's most treasured assets. The selectee will serve as a Program Manager, providing expertise, coordination, direction, and oversight of major feasibility studies, design and construction projects.

Major Duties:

• This position is being advertised as an interdisciplinary General Engineer/Architect position which means you may be placed into an Engineer position or an Architect position based on your educational background and/or qualifications. Please refer to the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for additional information. MAJOR DUTIES: The individual selected for this position will perform the following: Supervisory Duties Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities for a team of staff with additional assigned employees supporting efforts across OCE. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for employees, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system; Establishes performance goals, develops individual development plans, and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Provides guidance on performance evaluations, including due dates, adequacy of the plans and evaluations. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Provides for employee skills enrichment and development through identification of opportunities for coaching, mentoring, and training and strives to achieve a standard level of work and collegiality across the team. Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Provides on-the-job training to direct reports in a broad range of areas. Program Management Provides project development and management expertise and coordination from project concept stage through the construction documentation, construction, equipment installation, checkout, and delivery. Oversees significant programs or projects supporting major Jurisdiction-wide renovation and construction projects; Plans, guides, and coordinates the work of subordinate and matrixed resources engaged in accomplishing project objectives. Performs periodic review and analysis to assess status and progress toward meeting project goals. Analyzes all architectural and engineering elements for near- and long term special projects; Evaluates implementation of new systems and technological capabilities. Coordinates with the Chief Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineer, and Division Directors to define the project goals and develop the processes for goal accomplishment. Develops, implements, and disseminates project schedules containing all accountable and reportable resources; Presents project reviews to the chain of command; Provides recommendations for readjustment of funds, schedules, and tasks supporting design and construction elements. Provides advice in pre-bid and pre-construction conferences regarding construction methods and equipment. Consultant/Contractor Oversight Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); Prior to project performance, reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy; During project performance, assists contractors in interpreting technical requirements; recommends changes in contract terms to the Contracting Officer; monitors and evaluates contractor performance; reviews contractor invoices; recommends corrective actions; and inspects and accepts contract deliverables. Reviews progress schedules; Assesses compliance with technical documents during the course of facility construction; Reports progress and/or problems; Ensures conformance to plans, specifications, codes, standards engineering best practices, and customer requirements. Investigates and reports on matters of concern with contractors which may lead to formal claims by the contractor such as contract changes, labor issues, unfavorable weather, or stakeholder scheduling priorities. Works with design consultants, project managers, construction contractors and Jurisdiction officials to resolve problems or conflicts impeding progress. Works with Contracting Officer to negotiate contract specification and design changes with Jurisdiction representatives, consultants, and contractors. Computes periodic payments to contractors based on review of contractors' cost breakdowns, progress data, materials and equipment used, and survey reports. Coordinates with District of Columbia government and Federal agencies, e.g., OSHA, EPA, to ensure that construction operations are in compliance with safety and environmental regulations and standards. Technical Advice and Guidance Provides guidance, technical advice, and consultation to lower-grade employees and specialists within OCE in the performance of related assignments. Facilitates the resolution of project related issues and concerns that arise at the Jurisdiction Superintendent level. Acts as the Jurisdiction's focal point for scope, schedule, and budget concerns; Facilitates monthly meetings with Jurisdiction representatives. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate the following: Providing leadership and administrative direction for project and program activities, staff, and resources, including costs, design and contractor performance. Providing oversight, management and coordination of project development, design and construction program activities for a large organization. Communicating project/program information effectively to a full range of internal and external individuals or groups (e.g., congressional members and staff, congressional committees, stakeholders, industry leaders, and representatives of other Federal agencies). Serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or equivalent for design and construction projects.

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Application Deadline: 2026-03-20