Total 3 Construction / Property job vacancies in Shreveport, Louisiana

• At the full performance level (GS-11), the incumbent will have the following duties:
• Negotiating differences in scope, direction of change, and costs of labor, materials, equipment, overhead, etc., at issue with the contractor.
• Reviews contractor's proposal against prepared government estimate.
• Responsible for evaluating its design feasibility and cost effectiveness.
• Conducting any necessary coordination with project personnel, using agency representatives, District personnel .
• Provide comprehensive advisory and technical services on functions and practices to all other members of the assigned program or project team.
• Provide comprehensive management advisory and technical services to investigate the need for contract change orders.
• Prepares documentation of contract modifications.

• At the full performance level (GS-11), the incumbent will have the following duties:
• Negotiating differences in scope, direction of change, and costs of labor, materials, equipment, overhead, etc., at issue with the contractor.
• Reviews contractor's proposal against prepared government estimate.
• Responsible for evaluating its design feasibility and cost effectiveness.
• Conducting any necessary coordination with project personnel, using agency representatives, District personnel .
• Provide comprehensive advisory and technical services on functions and practices to all other members of the assigned program or project team.
• Provide comprehensive management advisory and technical services to investigate the need for contract change orders.
• Prepares documentation of contract modifications.

Duties include:

• Participate in design review conferences and assess preliminary plans for construction feasibility.
• Review final plans and specifications, interpreting technical aspects for team members.
• Review construction progress, tests, contractor estimates, and unanticipated contingencies.
• Ensure quality control and supervise construction operations to meet project specifications.
• Assess the suitability of completed work, contractor methods, and construction equipment adequacy.
• Review specification packages, design drawings, and cost estimates.
• Analyze project trends and patterns, develop new methodologies, and propose policy improvements.
• Provide feedback on practicality, anticipated issues, and material availability.
• Attend and participate in pre-bid conferences to inform bidders of project features, requirements, and conditions.
• Recommend and decide on methods for resolving construction challenges.
• Confer with co-workers, project managers, and engineers on control, administration, and safety issues.
• Provide guidance on materials, equipment, and construction techniques.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear protective clothing in potentially hazardous conditions. COMPETENCY ID: 331 16. Review or propose changes to contract requirements and assess cost feasibility.
• Prepare documentation and sketches for contract changes, evaluate conditions, take field measurements, and compute material and equipment costs.
• Provide written and oral briefings on project status and recommendations.
• Negotiate contract changes with contractors, prepare progress reports, and recommend payments based on work completion.
• Assist in preparing and negotiating contract modifications based on site conditions or discrepancies in original designs. Prepare cost estimates and maintain statistical data related to contract compliance.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, managers, and project personnel to resolve conflicts and negotiate project terms.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with physical demands such as walking over uneven surfaces and handling light to moderately heavy items.