Facilities Construction Project Manager - Interdisciplinary

About the role

NIST seeks a Facilities Construction Project Manager to drive multi-discipline construction management, modernizing research and administrative facilities. Working independently from design to execution, this role coordinates stakeholders, administers contracts, serves as a COR, and manages procurement above the micro-purchase limit.

This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

What you will do

• Provide project management and technical oversight for multi-disciplinary facility design and construction projects, integrating architectural, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and safety engineering using agency-specific processes.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including internal/external engineers, maintenance personnel, end-users, and NIST Safety and Security divisions, to ensure successful, compliant project completion.
• Translate complex scientific goals into technical facility requirements by working directly with researchers and customers to develop actionable project recommendations for management review.
• Administer federal construction contracts by preparing procurement documentation, serving on source selection boards, and acting as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor compliance and make project decisions.
• Execute project tasks independently with minimal supervisory oversight, while actively pursuing continuing education to maintain mastery of evolving federal procurement laws and engineering codes.
• ZP IV duties include: Provide advanced project and program management along with expert technical oversight for multi-disciplinary facility design and construction projects, seamlessly integrating architectural, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and safety engineering through agency-specific processes.
• Lead independent collaboration across a diverse matrix of stakeholders, including internal and external architects, engineers, maintenance personnel, project end-users, and NIST Safety and Security divisions to drive successful project completion.
• Partner directly with researchers and customers to define, develop, and finalize highly technical facility requirements, translating complex scientific objectives into executable infrastructure design and construction plans.
• Direct federal procurement and contract administration by authoring comprehensive contract documentation, serving strategically on source selection boards, and executing authority as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor compliance and render key project decisions.
• Operate with maximum autonomy to execute critical program tasks and resolve complex facility engineering challenges independently with little to no supervisory oversight.

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.

However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications.

An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website.

A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

How you will be evaluated

Please prepare a resume that is no longer than two pages; only the first two pages will be considered during the review process. Ensure your font is 11 points or larger and upload your resume as a .pdf document. This helps ensure your formatting looks exactly the way you intended.

How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) may be used to review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume.

SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume. Applications will be assessed on the following competencies: Building and Construction Contracting/Procurement Problem Solving Project Management Referral: All applicants may be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked, and veteran preference does not apply.

CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority.

"Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher.

Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility 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

Documents you must provide

• The documents required may vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee, etc.).
• Please review the Required Documents for this position to find out if there are any documents required with your application.
• Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
• A complete application includes: 1) A resume (not to exceed two pages), 2) vacancy question responses regarding technical qualifications, and 3) submission of any required documents.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, or if the documents submitted are illegible you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
• Resume: All applicants must submit a resume by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their choosing.
• Please prepare a resume no longer than 2 pages; only the first 2 pages will be considered during the review process.
• Ensure your font is 11 points or larger and upload your resume as a .pdf document.
• This helps ensure your formatting looks exactly the way you intended.
• Cover letters are optional.
• To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and the number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
• We suggest you review the qualification requirements for this position as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports the position qualifications.
• Please refer to the Resume Guidance on how to build an effective resume.

What to expect next

We will update applicant statuses when: A qualification determination is made. If found not qualified/eligible, no additional updates will be provided. Applications are referred to the selecting official.

A selection decision has been made. Please notify us if your contact information changes after announcement's closing date. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication, which could affect your consideration 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 has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) Light carrying (under 15 pounds) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Walking (1 hour) Standing (1 hour) Climbing, use of arms and legs Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid may be permitted).

This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: Outside and Inside Excessive noise, intermittent Dust Slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working around machinery with moving parts Working around moving objects or vehicles Working on ladders or scaffolding Working closely with others Working alone This position requires filing an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.

Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, cover letter, transcripts, certifications, and other associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Department of Commerce (DOC) Bureaus/Offices who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Applicants that apply for General Schedule (GS) positions can be considered for pay band positions under one of the DOC's alternative personnel systems (i.e., Commerce Alternative Personnel System (CAPS), or Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS)) that have the equivalent GS grade level and full performance level, and similarly, CAPS and APMS applicants may be considered for GS positions or one of DOC's alternative personnel systems.

Upon acceptance of a position, the employee will be subject to the corresponding pay system (i.e., GS, CAPS or APMS). Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which they wish to receive consideration.