Facilities Construction Project Manager

Summary NIST is seeking a Construction Representative to oversee and ensure successful delivery of construction, maintenance, and repair projects supporting mission-critical facilities. This role drives quality, safety, and compliance by managing contractor performance, resolving complex issues, and ensuring projects meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements-directly enabling reliable infrastructure for scientific research and operations. Responsibilities The employee will support the Facilities and Maintenance Division workload in support of the NIST scientific mission. Duties include: - Creating Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS), and serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and project manager for minor construction, alteration, renovation, repair, and maintenance services across a wide variety of facilities and specialized structures. - Performing on-site inspections and monitoring construction operations requiring practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques; construction practices, materials, costs, and equipment; and the ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural plans and specifications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 (ZT-III) at NIST level. Specialized experience is defined as oversight and administration of contractual and engineering requirements for construction and maintenance projects, including: - Reviewing plans and specifications during design or bidding phases - Managing and inspecting construction activities - Performing quality assurance/control - Scheduling and implementing site maintenance 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; religious; 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional Information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position requires the filing of a confidential financial report (OGE-450) within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter. This position has physical requirements which include: - Light lifting (under 15 pounds) - Light carrying (under 15 pounds) - Reaching above the shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking (approximately 3 hours) - Standing (approximately 2 hours) - Crawling (approximately 1 hour) - Kneeling (approximately 1 hour) - Repeated bending (approximately 1 hour) - Climbing (legs only) - Climbing (use of legs and arms) - Both legs required - Both eyes required - Depth perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid permitted) This position has environmental factors which include: - Outside and inside work - Excessive heat - Excessive cold - Excessive humidity - Excessive dampness or chilling - Dry atmospheric conditions - Excessive noise (intermittent) - Constant noise - Dust - Exposure to silica, asbestos, etc. - Fumes, smoke, or gases - Solvents (degreasing agents) - Grease and oils - Radiant energy - Electrical energy - Slippery or uneven walking surfaces - Working around machinery with moving parts - Working around moving objects or vehicles - Working on ladders or scaffolding - Working below ground - Working with hands in water - Explosives - Vibration - Working closely with others - Working alone - Protracted or irregular hours of work NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. For more information, please visit our Careers website.