Summary Come Join the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) as the Architect/Engineer. You will join us in serving as Project Manager in the Facilities Division Design and Construction Branch. Duties Join us at the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) as our new Project Manager specializing in Facility Design and Construction for projects on Naval Bases globally. In this role, you'll oversee project management tasks covering Design and Procurement, Construction, Closeout, and Post-Project Review phases within the NEXCOM Capital Improvement Program. You'll coordinate project activities across different phases, prepare scopes of work, design standards, schematic drawings, and fixture plans, and manage project design, construction scope, schedules, and budgets professionally. Responsibilities

• Develops and/or reviews designs and estimated costs of construction of new buildings and major renovations of Navy Exchanges, Minimarts, Warehouses and Navy Lodges worldwide. Assists in selecting architectural and engineering (AE) firms to prepare plans and specifications for such projects and related activities, and inspection and acceptance of construction sites.
• Develops budget costs for new projects from preliminary plans and functional requirements originating from Navy Exchanges system wide. Projects range from all Navy Lodges, old and new, to one-stop shopping complexes (large, multi-story, multipurpose facilities), to such minor construction or renovation projects as construction of gasoline dispensing facilities. Upon tentative approval, these projects form the basis of the NEXCOM Projects for the ensuing fiscal year.
• Prepares scope of project, written description and schematic drawing of projects which forms the basis for advertisement in connection with the selection of architectural and engineering (A/E) firms and renovation work to be done by NEXCOM in-house construction crew.
• Tracks, forecasts and controls funding throughout the complete design and construction cycle of assigned renovation and construction projects. Responsible for assigned projects total funds expenditures to remain within approved limits. Ensures change orders are reviewed/approved in accordance with established guidance.
• Reviews and coordinates with NAVFAC such matters as scheduling; resolves such problems as siting, relationship to other existing structures. Acts as prime point of contact (P.O.C.) and project representative with outside agencies such as NAVFAC, PWD and local activities during design and construction phases.
• Monitors construction progress, through the respective executive agent to avoid slippages of schedules and budgets in compliance with contract documents. Where slippage occurs, contacts concerned NEXCOM divisions to advise and coordinate the revised completion.
• Develops prototype designs, fixture plates, and technical manuals relating to standards, criteria and construction specifications for system wide Exchange facilities. Prepares guide specifications for; types of work that occur frequently, problem areas frequently causing controversy or unsatisfactory finished work, can and should be standardized, and new materials for which adequate specifications have not been previously prepared.Other duties outlined on www.NEXCOMjobs.org website. The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450, as required. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Candidate must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• A one-year probationary period will be required upon selection.
• Social Security Card must be presented at time of appointment.
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-verify system. Federal Law requires verifying eligibility of all new hires. The Navy Exchange Service Command is an E-Verify Participant.
• Incumbents of this position must be U.S. Citizens.
• Candidates/Incumbent must be eligible for and obtain a Secret Clearance. Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FULMILLENT AND AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Four years of responsible experience that demonstrated a knowledge of all architectural/engineering aspects of construction/renovation projects including coordinating and developing building design, specifications and cost estimating; or similar work which provided the knowledge and abilities to perform design and construction project management work. Specialized experience may include, but is not limited to:
• assessing facility conditions and business opportunities;
• defining customer needs and expectations;
• visioning scopes of work;
• translating vision/needs into requirements packages;
• producing construction drawings and reviewing work of other disciplines;
• execution of design and construction;
• providing analysis of alternatives; cost-estimates and value engineering analysis;
• tracking, forecasting and reporting cost and schedule progress of design and construction efforts; and
• work that resulted in professional registration as an architect or engineer, or other widely recognized project management-related certifications. Education Bachelor's degree in architecture accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR a degree in architecture or engineering or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture/engineering or related disciplines such as: architectural or engineering design; structural technology; properties of materials; methods of construction; construction cost estimating; surveying; and construction management. Additional information 2024 Open Enrollment Video: https://www.nafhealthplans.com/video-library. Retirement Video: https://vimeo.com/892701134/032227107c?share=copy. Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualification will also be evaluated on the Minimum Qualification Requirements as described in your profile and resume. Credit will be given for appropriate paid and unpaid experience or volunteer work. This is a Salary Code progression position. If selected at the lower level, associate may progress non-competitively to the higher level (NF 425) upon successful completion of qualification requirements. Candidates may be selected at any level, based on experience. Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application package which includes:
• Your Resume.
• Completion of Automated Application.
• Any documents you wish to be reviewed. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Applicants must apply online via the Navy Exchange website, www.navyexchange.jobs and click "Work for Us." To apply, please access our website by clicking on the link below and search for job number: 2400012C https://nexcom.taleo.net/careersection/.nexcom_ext_prof_cs/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400012C&tz=GMT-04:00&tzname=America/New_York. Agency contact information Human Resources Email Address Navy Exchange Service Command - NEXCOM 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452 US Next steps * After we receive your complete application package, your qualifications will be reviewed.
• You may follow the status of your application through the automated hiring system.
• Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.