Interdisciplinary (Cost Engineer)
What you'd do
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Major duties
Develops detailed cost estimates from construction contractor’s viewpoint requiring a careful analysis and comprehensive evaluation of numerous factors with differing and complicating circumstances. Prepare initial estimates for use in developing conceptual proposals, planning projects, preliminary designs, additive alternatives, negotiations, etc. Reviews plans and specifications prepared in-house or by Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms for practicability of design or change in design and prepares network diagrams portraying the sequence of construction when required. Provides cost expertise on complex contractor claims and assists in negotiations. Review Architect-Engineer (A-E) cost estimates for adequacy.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes: developing detailed cost estimates from the construction contractor's viewpoint; providing cost estimates and related advice in recommending changes in design or materials to permit the construction of a less costly project; providing cost engineering assistance in modification negotiations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). This position also has an educational requirement. Minimum Education Requirement for series 0801 - General Engineer, 0810 - Civil Engineer, 0830 - Mechanical Engineer, 0850 - Electrical Engineer: Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript. Minimum Education Requirement for series 0808 - Architecture: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements. OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800
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