General Engineer/Architect (Planning and Program Manager)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Deputy Operations, Security Infrastructure Projects Division. The Architect/Engineer (Planning and Program Manager) is responsible for project management development, with emphasis on projects involving security infrastructure or facilities. Major duties: The General Engineer/Architect develops a life cycle implementation plan, rough order magnitude budget and timeline for each project with all facilities and infrastructure as assigned by the Deputies and/or the Chief Security Officer.

Also assists in meeting the needs of all organizations and stakeholders supported by the OCSO, including the U.S. Capitol Police, Legislative Branch tenants, and the entire Capitol Complex. *Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance* PROJECT/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Develops the planning and documentation for several multi-million-dollar new construction and renovation projects focusing on security infrastructure.

Projects may include physical security systems, renovation, rehabilitation, alteration and new construction of buildings and infrastructure systems. Develops or reviews initial project requirements, specifications and rough order of magnitude costs for construction projects. Serves as the manager of the project intake process for SIP projects assigned by the Deputies and/or the Chief Security Officer, manages client confirmation of project requirements and develops initial project requests for all projects.

Plans various project development functions with project teams and assists with making decisions affecting multiple areas of responsibility. Serves as a technical specialist and a key source of information for assigned areas of accountability. Performs assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of project development plans and recommends improvements to management. Develops design and construction documentation of alterations and modifications with a focus on smaller scale projects for the OCSO's mission.

Provides professional architectural or engineering expertise in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of plans and recommends improvements to management. This involves life-cycle phases of the project, such as planning and programming through the conceptual design stage, the construction document stage and the construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and post occupancy evaluation phase.

Prepares and updates schedules for project delivery efforts, implementing a system for review, control and reporting. Routinely reviews project schedules to ensure reasonable and timely implementation in relation to the annual OCSO's construction program. Prepares and updates all program and project funding documentation for all funding sources. Provides assistance to the Assistant Director, Security Infrastructure Projects Division in coordinating with AOC staff and officials of affected jurisdictions to keep them informed on project planning.

Provides information for the Chief Security Officer to disseminate to Congress and other Capitol complex building occupants. Provides assistance to the Assistant Director, Security Infrastructure Projects Division in development of requirements for security infrastructure design and construction projects. CONSULANT/CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT Provides technical design and management guidance to professional design and construction contractors.

Serves as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for review of compliance with design and construction contract specifications. Assists in the monitoring of contractors for effectiveness in meeting contractual, functional and technical requirements. Recommends action in cases of construction and design deficiencies. Provides assistance to the Assistant Director, Security Infrastructure Projects Division over use of resources and efforts related to the implementation of projects; and exercises specified contracting offic