Facilities Construction Project Manager
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder, CO, United States
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.
Duties
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.
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 such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups. 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.
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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.
Duties
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.
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 such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups. 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.
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