Project Management Specialist

Position Description Summary :

The contracted Project Specialist(s) will coordinate, analyze, and perform a variety of studies ultimately leading to the resolution of management problems and improve operations. The Project Specialist(s) shall coordinate with a cross-functional team(s) to obtain and exchange information and develop recommendations for management decisions. It will be required that the specialist monitor and analyze program / project progress and recommend changes based on the findings as well as develop all reports, briefings and status of assigned projects / programs, process purchase requisitions and invoices in support of Project Management staff and functional stakeholders—including Contracting, Project Management, Information Management, Administrative, Planning, and Budget Services personnel—who administer multi-million-dollar design and construction efforts across the National Park Service.

Responsibilities :

• Assists the Project Manager (PM) as a technical point of contact for assigned projects. Supports PM in cradle-to grave project execution and completion of assigned tasks from design through construction. The Project Specialist will be assigned to multiple projects resulting in various project management teams. Teams are comprised of a Project Manager, Project Specialist, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Specialist on most projects.
• Coordinates with various stakeholders and team members through all phases of a project.
• During design and construction, coordinates with other key staff / expertise and reviews A / E firms' execution and deliverables (design drawings, specifications, supplemental reports, fee proposals, cost estimates, site and construction inspection and trip reports, etc.).
• During construction, coordinates project needs with construction management (CM) firms, AE Title III firms, construction contractors, and other NPS (Park and Region) staff.
• Assists PM in coordinating and tracking project compliance, quality, scope, budget and programming criteria either utilizing in-house compliance staff or AE contracts.
• Identifies problems and coordinates solutions with the PM, resolves technical and schedule issues as needed, and develops corrective actions to ensure successful project accomplishment. Duties include the ability to develop and review project schedules developed by both in-house project management teams and submitted contractor construction schedules.
• Shall provide ancillary services in conjunction with the duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience :

A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management with the experience defined as follows :

Education :

Security Clearance Required :