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US Courts - US Courts – SFD Architecture, Construction, and Space Planning Advis

Forge Group, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Forge is seeking a full‑time Project Specialist assigned to the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AOUSC) in the Space and Facilities Division (SFD). The position supports oversight on a broad portfolio of architecture, engineering, and construction projects, providing comprehensive assessment and reporting on portfolio and individual project health, status, and risks. This position is contingent on award of contract and grant of funding.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain an overview of SFD’s portfolio of projects.

Attend monthly project meetings, confirm information, and retain project data centrally.

Create and update report templates and recommend improvements, automation, and streamlining of report production and distribution.

Monitor GSA’s dashboard tools to ensure data is up‑to‑date and narratives are consistent.

Review GSA‑produced cost estimates.

Review AE drawings for constructability issues.

Evaluate and monitor budgets for furniture, courtroom technology, and other project costs funded by the judiciary.

Assist SFD staff with identifying and tracking project risks.

Assist with development of meeting briefing materials.

Support budgeting and procurement activities within SFD.

Assist SFD staff with Rent and Service Validation Initiative (RSVI) and Real Property Authority (RPA) transition planning as necessary.

Qualifications
The candidate must demonstrate strategic thinking, tactical execution, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail. The role requires thriving in an entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

US Citizen

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Five (5) or more years of professional AEC experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Proficient in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Extensive familiarity with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and similar design software

Superior time‑management, organization, and prioritization skills

Capacity to work autonomously

Highly Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting GSA or Federal Judiciary projects

Experience in procurement and budgeting procedures

Experience in cost analysis

Job Details

Full‑time

Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Salary: $106k – $115k per year

Essential Duties

Problem Solving—identifies and resolves problems, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions.

Written Communication—writes clearly, edits for spelling and grammar, presents data effectively.

Diversity—demonstrates EEO knowledge, respects cultural differences, promotes a harassment‑free environment.

Ethics—treats people with respect, keeps commitments, works with integrity.

Strategic Thinking—develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Planning/Organizing—prioritizes work, uses time efficiently, schedules tasks.

Professionalism—approaches others tactfully, remains calm under pressure, follows through on commitments.

Innovation—creates original ideas, improves work processes.

Qualifications—perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Language Skills—reads, writes, presents information effectively.

Mathematical Skills—applies fractions, percentages, ratios.

Reasoning Ability—defines problems, gathers data, draws conclusions.

Physical Demands—requires sitting, typing, walking, using hands.

Work Environment—temperature‑controlled office, electronic equipment.

Benefits

Complete Flextime

401(k) with employer matching

Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account (HSA) and pre‑tax premium options

Supplementary healthcare and family support

Extended short‑term disability and long‑term disability

Healthcare insurance deductible paydown

Health and wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, education & training stipends

Cell phone / internet stipends

College savings plans with employer contributions

Alternative work locations and tele‑commuting

Employee referral awards

Retention, signing & performance bonuses

Commuter benefits

Paid sabbatical

EEO Statement
Forge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity [and/or] affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We participate in the E‑Verify Employment Verification Program.

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