Project Manager

at  Dept of General Services

This position of located in the District of Columbia Department of General Services, Capital Construction Division. The Department of General Services (DGS) manages the capital improvement and construction program for District government facilities; real property for District government use; management of space in buildings operated or leased by District government for selling and leasing other District real property; and for providing building services for facilities owned or operated by the District. The Capital Construction Division implements and oversees the Capital Improvement Program for agencies within the District of Columbia, as well as executes the capital budget program, consisting of the rehabilitation of existing real property facilities, and construction of new facilities supporting the District.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent serves as a Project Manager for assigned project assignments. Assigned projects involve a wide variety of activities for the construction, renovation and alteration of buildings with multiple floors, typically with community interest, cost and funding method considerations, and political and media interest. This involves oversight of both specific complex projects and projects bundled together for economy of scale or other logistical reasons. Incumbent provides oversight of assigned projects with full authority and responsibility for the successful completion of the projects on time and on budget. Successful project manager supports program manager of a real estate portfolio and is responsible for full lifecycle of capital projects assigned. It is also expected that a successful project manager provides expert level planning, oversight, analysis, communication, technical assistance and guidance for major actions.
Coordinates project clearances and plans with community, local and Federal stakeholders as needed by the scope of projects. Provides assistance in establishing budgets for projects and assists determination of the appropriate client-agency or DGS funding sources for various build-out features. Plans and coordinates application of District space standards, special architectural, mechanical, electrical or fire safety requirements needed to support the agencies’ operations. Develops technical performance requirements that are used in describing the scope of work for the Solicitation for Offers and that serve as the basis for architectural and engineering specifications. Reviews work to ensure that completed projects comply with the specifications, as amended during the construction phase, and the quality of work meets required District standards.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
PMP, Registered Architect, Professional Engineer and/or other approved certifications is preferred.

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