Construction Control Representative

Full Job Description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.

This position is located in the Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC).

The OPDC is responsible for the Smithsonian's physical infrastructure, which comprises over 700 buildings, other structures and leased spaces many which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year.

Experience: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.

For this position specialized experience is defined as inspecting and evaluating components for compliance with plans and specifications; reading, understanding, creating, and evaluating a construction schedule for project greater than $5 million; developing cost estimates; and reviewing and negotiating change orders.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position.

Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

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).

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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience.

Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Major Duties:

The Construction Control Representative serves as a construction representative in the Construction Division providing the Deputy Director and/or Resident Engineer with a wide range of expertise in architectural, construction, and engineering matters.

In this position, you will: Coordinate on-site inspections during construction and determine that all foundations, structural, mechanical/electrical, and architectural features are installed in compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Compile information necessary to formulate reports, presentations, or documentation for construction engineering assignments.

Resolve unusual situations including structural, mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural.

Troubleshoot construction problems that are unprecedented or present multidisciplinary consideration and need to be integrated into the design.

Direct a team of representatives assigned to a project from inception through completion.