Total 34 Construction / Property job vacancies in Fort Belvoir, Virginia

• Performs preliminary, in-progress, and final technical inspection of assigned construction contract work including the larger and more complex projects.
• Attends pre-design conferences and reviews proposed scopes of work for constructability.
• Daily inspects materials, equipment, work methods, practices, and progress.
• Maintains daily logs of the project, recording facts concerning work activity, workforce, equipment in use, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings.
• Coordinates facility access and contractor's schedule with using agency.

• Performs preliminary, in-progress, and final technical inspection of assigned construction contract work including the larger and more complex projects.
• Attends pre-design conferences and reviews proposed scopes of work for constructability.
• Daily inspects materials, equipment, work methods, practices, and progress.
• Maintains daily logs of the project, recording facts concerning work activity, workforce, equipment in use, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings.
• Coordinates facility access and contractor's schedule with using agency.

• Performs preliminary, in-progress, and final technical inspection of assigned construction contract work including the larger and more complex projects.
• Attends pre-design conferences and reviews proposed scopes of work for constructability.
• Daily inspects materials, equipment, work methods, practices, and progress.
• Maintains daily logs of the project, recording facts concerning work activity, workforce, equipment in use, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings.
• Coordinates facility access and contractor's schedule with using agency.

Come join a great team whose efforts are critical to the success of the USPTO's mission to drive U.S. innovation, inclusive capitalism, and global competitiveness for the benefit of all Americans.

As a Senior Level Intellectual Property Attorney - Global Outreach, you'll work together with the Deputy Chief Policy Officer for Creative Work and Global Outreach by overseeing key USPTO international engagements and ensuring collaboration with relevant USPTO experts.

The individual selected for this position will...

• Render advisory legal and technical opinions on domestic and international intellectual property (IP) matters.
• Oversee bilateral and multilateral negotiations to obtain the Administration's objectives in the foreign policy and trade arenas.
• Coordinate work of OPIA's regional teams, including by helping oversee efforts to develop and implement strategies for various regions.
• Help oversee and coordinate USPTO efforts in international organizations and other international fora.
• Position supervises and/or manages staff less than 25% of the time.

• Conduct Surveys to determine repairs required to meet regulatory standards.
• Communicate with personnel and senior level officials on the progress of completed work.
• Conduct in-process surveillance of contracted work in progress to ensure adherence to specification requirements.
• Complete technical inspections of US Army Vessels.

Serves  as Program Analyst and Project Manager within the Support Directorate, Construction Branch (MRD), on the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the capital construction program in accordance with Business & Support Services strategic goals, business plans and resources. Under the general supervision of the Head of the Construction Branch, serves as intermediary for multi-dimensional analysis within the Construction Branch (MRD) and as the contract liaison/coordinator between MRD and the Procurement Branch (MRB). Primary duties include development of Scope of Work and Independent Government Estimates, (IGE) and Acquisition Plans of proposed projects. Duties also include coordination, planning, scoping, design, acquisition, construction, direction and execution of assigned projects. 

Serves as a technical advisor for project planning and cost estimating. In coordination with other branches, conducts a wide range of complex evaluations. Plays an integral role in establishing floor plans, electrical/mechanical requirements and designs that align with the customer¿s vision. Identifying and establishing specifications on labor, contractual scope of work assisting in the development of the Request for Proposal, and material in accordance with recognized building codes, BEAP and local Base Requirements. Working with MRD Project Managers to coordinate all planning tasks with MR Representatives and specified stakeholders to obtain desired results.

Supports the implementation of the capital construction program for Business Operations and Hospitality Services to include all project validation assessments (PVAs), master planning, new stores, renovation, and expansion projects. Interacts with Business Operations, Hospitality Services, local commands, and construction contractors to ensure compliance with Business Operations branding, Lodging and Hospitality branding, best practice standards, scope of work and approved budget. Identifies efficiencies and cost-effective measures relate to capitalization efforts with focus on the design/build process. 

In coordination with other branches, may conduct complex evaluations of Construction programs and projects, including independent analytical and quantitative/qualitative assessments of their effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.

Develops acquisition plans for projects, organizing responsibilities and support. Manages project schedules, budgets, and prepares purchase requests and government estimates for construction and related services. Collaborates with contracting officers to ensure procurement integrity and separation of functions between Project Management and Contracting.

Prepares statements of work (SOW) for all solicitation and contract types, including modifications for change orders. Coordinates required documents from local Base (Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentality, Public Works (PW), Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, or Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). Prepares evaluation plans for complex procurements or those that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Supports the development and implementation of new Project Planning through the Project Management Information System (PMIS).

Conducts and participates in site visits for compliance inspections and project scope reviews, including annual Interior Condition Index (ICI) assessments. Organizes analytical studies to ensure program and service needs are met, recommends corrective actions, and conducts follow-up inspections. Analyzes current and projected programs, collects and verifies data, and performs quantitative and qualitative analysis manually and using automated systems.

Actively participates in conferences, briefings and meetings. Researches, analyzes and prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals. May prepare correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers and slide presentations for use by management officials. Reviews, research, and benchmarks emerging trends and analyzes the functional impacts on the Business Operations. Reports on performance of programs to higher authority. 

Acts as a liaison between the contractor and Contracting Officer, overseeing contractor performance and contract compliance. Notifies the Contracting Officer of potential issues, handles correspondence, maintains contract files, inspects and accepts deliverables, and approves invoices. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Contracting Officer. Completion of Ethics and Standards of Conduct training is required.

May travel to conduct work assignments. May work a fluctuating work schedule to conduct work assignments outside of the typical workweek and work hours.

Delivers excellent customer service with a focus on courtesy, assisting and communicating positively with customers. Resolves issues promptly and escalates when needed. Follows safety regulations, reports hazards or incidents, and supports EEO and anti-harassment principles.

As a PROPERTY BOOK OFFICER at the GS-2001-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides oversight of all Joint Staff Hand Receipt Holders Accounts, by managing the inventory schedule of Hand Receipt Holder Accounts and the proper maintenance of all accountable property records.
• Exercises property accountability using the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) to accurately account for all non-expendable property.
• Receives and issues non expendable property items to Primary Hand Receipt Holders (HRHs) or designated representatives.
• Reviews credit card purchases to assure proper authorization and all accountable property is properly entered into DPAS as required by regulation.
• Prepares inventory lists, assists HRHs as required in conducting inventories, and adjusts property records as required to ensure accuracy.
• Processes Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL), DD Form 200, investigations, and collection vouchers in a timely and efficient manner, complying with processing time lines as determined by regulation.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for property contracts.
• Serve as Fleet Vehicle Manager for GSA Vehicles.
• Applies program/project management principles to manage property management programs.

• Coordinate the work of field parties and various contractors engaged in the full range of surveying within the scope of regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate of advances in land surveying and hydrographic surveying practices, electronic positioning, mapping, and data reduction software available in the industry.
• Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisors and/or customer's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met.
• Manage all surveys such as the District Boundary Monumentation Program, control surveys, structure monitoring, construction quantity surveys, boundary and cadastral surveys, topographic surveys in connection with planning, design and construction.
• Collects, compiles, evaluates, and disseminates structural deformation surveys related to structural behavior for Flood Risk Management, Dams, and Structures.

• Performs work to dispose of personal, excess property to include property utilization, donation, and/or marketing decisions.
• Performs a variety of property disposal management, control and advisory activities such as advising on the destruction, Demilitarization or abandonment of property; ensuring proper handling, storage and accountability of excess property.
• Manages the financial accounts of property transactions and proceeds from sales; ensuring agencies receive the proceeds or credits from the sale of surplus property.
• Advises on developing and interpreting property disposal policies and procedures.
• Makes non-routine property processing decisions for individual property items.

• Plans and implements the total property management program for the assigned contractors and for the continuous surveillance/evaluation of the assigned contractors' property control systems.
• Identifies risk to the Government through application of professional business judgment and risk-based assessment techniques in order to determine the appropriate type and level of surveillance.
• Determines appropriate method for the testing of each property control function and conducts property control system analyses accordingly.
• Approves property control systems, or recommends withholding/withdrawal of the assigned contractors' systems to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).
• Performs necessary follow-up actions on instances of noncompliance. Prepares correspondence to assure milestones are met during the mutually agreed time frames.
• Conducts investigations pertaining to assigned contractors' liability when Government property is lost, damaged or destroyed, or when there is evidence of unreasonable use of consumption.
• Reviews and analyzes new contracts to determine and ensure that the assigned contractors' property control systems and procedures are adequate to fulfill the contractual requirements.
• Assures that there are no unresolved issues outstanding pertaining to property administration matters prior to recommendation of final property closeout.

• Inspect real property assets in support of facilities utilization function and physical inventory validation.
• Conduct visual inspections on all buildings and facilities on a continuing basis to compile data for daily maintenance and update of automated real property inventory.
• Identify available space to accomplish troop mobilizations and troop exercises.
• Inventory a wide variety of structures.
• Perform unscheduled or urgent inspections for damage to buildings and/or installed property.
• Provide on the spot decisions concerning damages, (i.e., whether due to negligence, carelessness, or due to non-fair wear and tear) and resolves differences of opinion.

About us: UHI North, West and Hebrides, a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, has over 600 staff, 19 campuses, and circa 9000 students. We cover an area larger than Wales and encompass more than 40% of Scotland’s coastline. As Scotland’s newest college, we are at the forefront of pioneering distinctive and sustainable learning, research, and knowledge exchange for our country’s rural and island communities, with national and international reach.

Position: We are seeking a Lecturer – General Construction Operations, to be based at our Fort William campus to deliver our CECA Scotland Academy (NPA Construction Operations) SCQF Level 5 programme. Delivery will be on site and in the classroom.

Responsibilities: The CECA Scotland Academy provides a training to employment programme developing a future pipeline of talent to the Civil Engineering Industry in Scotland. Created due to the increasing need to close the skills gap in the industry by CECA, the programme has been collaboratively developed by industry leaders and employers and is delivered in partnership with colleges across Scotland. The programme provides participants with an NPA qualification in civil engineering and a direct route into the industry as a civil engineering operative. Championing inclusivity and diversity in the sector, the programme will be delivered to students of all ages and all backgrounds. With the CECA Scotland Academy (NPA Construction Operations) programme, no two days are the same. The programme focuses on practical, hands-on learning.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: In addition to a strong contracting background, the post holder will have excellent written and verbal communications, with a flexible approach and the ability to motivate and support learners of all ages.

Applicants must have suitable knowledge and extensive, verifiable industrial experience as well as relevant qualifications at a minimum of SCQF Level 6 gained as part of a structured training programme or apprenticeship in a relevant construction discipline. Experience in teaching or mentoring would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided.

Good planning, organisational skills, initiative and self-motivation are essential. A good level of IT skills and experience in the use of Office software applications is required. The successful post holder must be willing to undertake relevant CPD as appropriate to the post, such as assessor/verifier qualifications and a teaching qualification.

Salary: Pay will be on our teaching scale P1-5 £40,170 - £48,357 per annum, pro-rata (with placement dependent on teaching qualifications)

Location: Fort William

Working Hours: 35 hours, Fixed term

Closing Date: 18th October 2024, 5pm

Post Ref: NWH GCO 02

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle client enquiries and provide outstanding customer service.
General office administration – assisting with calls/emails from customers.
Assist with managing property listings.
Coordinate and schedule property viewings and feedback.
Prepare and process sales documentation.
Support the estate agents with administrative tasks and reporting.
Uploading property details to our website and other portals such as Rightmove etc.
Negotiation offers and dealing with external solicitors.
As an Estate Agent Sales Administrator, a natural ability to multi task, manage a broad workload and have meticulous attention to detail is essential.

We currently have a vacancy for a full time Receptionist/Estate Agency Assistant. As the first point of contact with our firm, we are looking for an organised and dependable person with good telephone and communication skills.

Our office hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Receptionist duties include answering the telephone, dealing with general enquiries, distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, indexing of Wills and Title deeds, closing files and other general office duties. Estate Agency Assistant duties include assisting the Property Manager in all aspects of the Estate Agency which primarily involve managing Social Media Portals, arranging viewings for prospective buyers and establishing feedback for clients, input and update of the Company Website, generating Virtual Tours for property marketing and assisting with incoming and outgoing emails.

A basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, specifically MS Word and Excel, would be preferable but not essential as training will be provided if required.

Salary will be reviewed after probationary period.