Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Engineer/Architect), GS-08XX-13, (55287)

As Section Chief, works under the supervision of the Branch Chief and is responsible for the planning and execution of the District Cost Engineering and Value Engineering Programs. Functional responsibilities require a thorough and extensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, practices, and theories; comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations and program goals; a knowledge and understanding of other engineering and professional specializations related to and affected by the design and construction process; and supervisory ability in planning, reviewing, coordinating, and directing the work of the section.

Responsible for the preparation of the Civil and Military concept, budgetary, design in progress, bid estimates, engineering contract modifications, and field modification cost estimates that exceed the Administrative Contractors authority. Evaluates and participates in construction cost modification negotiations. Evaluates and makes recommendations when contractors protest the reasonableness of the Government estimate or allege errors in their bids requesting permission to modify their bid price or to withdraw their bid. Provides estimating support to the Value Engineering program to determine cost-effective alternatives and project savings. Supports other District elements with cost services as required.

Responsible for preparing Civil Works base bid project cost estimates which are adequate, accurate, and reliable enough to (a) present to Congress, (b) establish responsible relationship with non-Federal sponsors (c) permit sponsoring organizations/cost sharing partners to finance costs. Works with Programs and Project Management Division managers in coordinating cost accountability of projects through planning, engineering, and construction phases. The baseline estimate includes the internal Corps of Engineers' costs, engineering and design, supervision and administration, and the project construction estimate. The project cost is the fundamental and principal management tool from project conception through completed construction and is prepared, approved, maintained and updated by the section utilizing other District elements as required.

Serves as advisor and consultant to District personnel on costs for military construction from concept design stage through construction. Responsible for review and approval of reasonable contract estimates. Review consists of verification or revision of construction methods, plan of operation, material and labor costs, equipment requirements, quantity computations and unit costs. Makes site investigations to determine conditions that will affect cost of construction. Provides overview of A-E contract work. Reviews plans and specifications with emphasis on adequacy of bidding schedule, constructability, and construction schedules. Analyzes abstract of bids received on construction projects, maintains historical costs, and reports data as required.

Responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of the Integration Team within the Technical Support Section as well as the Value Engineering Programs of Savannah and Mobile Districts and the cost engineering functions for Savannah District. As Section Chief, implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy associated with the development of projects and intermediate products in support of projects. Integrates all district functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.) into a comprehensive management plan in support of sponsor/customer needs and commitments. Within this plan, making assumptions and using risk analysis, integrates Executive/Congressional requirements (schedules, milestones, budgets, dependencies, responsibilities of the participating parties, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria). Obtains and maintains the district corporate commitment to the management plan. Participates in district programming decisions affecting long and short-range courses of action for assigned responsibilities. Provides input to the district-operating budget related to responsibilities assigned.

Supervisory management. Responsibilities include recommending appropriate staffing to maintain a sound position structure; participation in selection of qualified employees, assigning, reviewing and evaluating work; identifying training needs, administering leave, development and maintenance of effective discipline; initiating personnel and position action requests; reviewing job descriptions of subordinates for accuracy; working with employees to develop performance objectives; accomplishing performance appraisals; and assuring that employees comply with internal control standards and safety rules and regulations. Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary ones and achieve optimum content in those remaining. Actively supports and complies with affirmative action programs and Equal Employment Opportunity policy and intent.