Architect/General Engineer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee serves as an Architect or General Engineer with a specialty in construction specifications, process improvement, and developing policy or guidance documents.

What you will do

• Develops, revises and updates agency guidance for preparing specifications for use on all types of projects, including prescriptive and performance specifications.
• Ensures that preservation and sustainability are principal considerations in using codes, standards and design build for historic structures.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and leads the agency's Lessons Learned Program for construction projects.
• Acts as a Project Manager and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for contracts and task orders.
• Reviews project designs and construction documents for compliance with agency standards, policies, constructability standards, and cost engineering.

What you need

• Broad knowledge of engineering and architectural concepts, principles, and practices.
• Experience with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) for construction projects.
• Demonstrated skills in project management, contract management, and both oral and written communication.
• Must meet citizenship or legal residency requirements as an employee of the United States Government.

About the role

This is a full-time position located in Washington, District of Columbia, with a salary range of $120,579 to $156,755 per year.