Interdisciplinary (Programs & Project Manager)

Interdisciplinary
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
JAPAN PROGRAMS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION ARMY/AIR FORCE/ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH

Location: Okinawa Island, Japan

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

About the Position: Incumbent is responsible for efficient/effective management of planning/scoping requirements, developing designs and administering construction of facility related projects.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DoD Government-wide Direct Hire Authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties:
Execute project management of a portfolio of assigned facility-related DoD MILCON and SRM projects.
Manage assigned projects in accordance with USACE's Product Delivery Business Process and within schedule and budget from project inception through facility design and construction completion.
Establish and lead Product Delivery Teams in successful execution of facility design and construction projects.
Research and coordinate new project with internal resource providers prior to advising Work Advisory Board of project's scope, risks, estimated budget and schedule, acquisition strategy.
Assist Design Managers to develop project's detailed supplemental statement of work and to prepare Independent Government Estimates for contracts and the negotiation of such contracts.
Obtain design criteria and advise the servicing agency in such areas as site planning, schedules and phasing.
Coordinate with multiple stakeholder services to procure funding needed for total project execution (design and construction) and labor funding for internal and external Product Delivery Team members to reimburse their effort in project execution.
Manage project funding by coordinating estimates with PDT, procuring needed funds and ensuring sufficient disbursement and expenditure throughout the project life cycle.
Develop, monitor and update project schedules, budgets and resource requirements in coordination with functional offices and the servicing agency.
Ensure project data quality by validating and updating project databases and disseminate status, schedules, budgets and issues to stakeholders and PDT members.
Communicate and advise Design Manager and Contracting Officer of any contract actions and impacts.
Communicate with stakeholders to provide status and manage expectations throughout the project life cycle.
Communicate project status, risk, budget, schedule and issues to leadership for assessment, input and direction.
Act as the District representative in meetings with designers, using agencies to work out details of design criteria and resolve problems arising during design and construction.
Provide staff consultation and review for efficient and effective accomplishment of projects throughout construction phases.
Coordinate problem solving and negotiations with external customers from various servicing organizations.
Support installations and other agencies with programs such as on Military Construction and Reimbursable Programs.
Implement internal and external regulations and policies applicable to execution of the program.
Review policies to assure a uniform and balance program within the framework of the organization's policies/objectives.
Advise supervisors on the need for establishment and revision of policies regarding funded construction programs.

Specialized experience required: One year of specialized experience which includes: a full range of project management activities, managing, planning, coordinating, and executing assigned facility related projects within schedule and budget, from project inception through completion. Applying professional engineering and management principles. 

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