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Posted: March 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Supervisory Construction Control Representative (Construction Representative)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Location

Atwater, California

Salary

$106,437 - $138,370

per year

Closes

April 16, 2026More DOJ jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing construction projects in federal prisons, ensuring they meet safety standards and are completed on time, while supervising contractors and coordinating with various teams.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in construction supervision who enjoys working in secure environments and handling detailed technical reviews.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented leader familiar with building codes and project management in government or commercial settings.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in construction oversight or supervision
  • Direct experience interpreting construction plans, specifications, and inspecting workmanship for compliance
  • Knowledge of construction concepts, trades, tools, techniques, and processes used in federal or commercial projects
  • Supervisory experience over contractors, electricians, crafts persons, equipment operators, or mechanics in construction
  • Familiarity with building codes, regulations, safety measures, and adherence to engineering practices
  • Ability to monitor project progress, review submittals like shop drawings and change orders, and provide technical recommendations
  • Experience in construction scheduling, progress reporting, and contract administration

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements: Specialized Experience: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Engineering aid or technician or surveying technician performing work directly related to construction.

Construction inspector or construction representative responsible for interpreting plans and specifications, inspecting materials and workmanship, and insuring adherence to safety requirements.

Supervisor of craftspersons, equipment operators, or mechanics engaged in construction work, provided that the experience involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting workmanship for adherence to such plans and specifications.

AND In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in construction concepts utilized in various trades, skills, practices, tools, techniques, equipment and processes usually employed in construction in order to effectively oversee/supervise construction projects within the Federal Government or the Commercial market.

Experience in monitoring construction progress to completion in order to verify construction and installation is in accordance with good engineering and construction practice.

In-depth knowledge and experience in adhering to building codes and regulations as it relates to the construction industry (new and renovated).

Supervisor of construction contractors, electricians, crafts persons, equipment operators and mechanics assigned to construction work.

The experience involves responsibility for accurately interpreting plans and specifications and supervising and inspecting workmanship for adherence to the plans and specifications.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Collaborates with the Central Office staff in the development of design standards and guidelines and provides technical advice related to construction matters.

Collaborates with the Central Office staff in the review of design and construction documents for new construction sites prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from construction standpoint.

Informs contractor of requirements concerning construction scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, wage and hour law observance and payroll record submittal requirements.

Supervises and coordinates activities related to the construction and contract administration for the projects assigned and serves as liaison between Central Office Project Managers, contracting personnel, the various architect/engineers, and contractors as well as other parties involved in the construction projects.

These sites are often remote and allow only occasional direct input from the Central Office staff.

Reviews and conducts technical analyses of shop drawings and other submittals, payment requests, change order proposals and claims and makes recommendations for approval or other actions.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CO-2026-0246