The USACE Europe District Construction Division, Central Europe Area Office, seeks a GS-12 Project Engineer. The incumbent oversees diverse military construction projects across Europe from award to acceptance, directing lower-grade engineers/technicians and applying comprehensive engineering, cost, quality, safety, and contractor management knowledge.Overseas Duty Location: Nestled in the scenic hills of Western Germany and part of the larger Kaiserslautern Military Community, Baumholder offers a unique blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, and strategic location. Surrounded by forests and rolling countryside, it’s ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, while its proximity to Luxembourg, France, and Belgium makes it perfect for weekend travel. Though smaller than some posts, Baumholder is rich in community spirit, history, and camaraderie, making it a rewarding and memorable place to live and work.DutiesMonitors contractor compliance with schedules, plans, and specifications; resolves disputes, recommends changes, authorizes minor deviations, enforces safety, interprets contracts, withholds payment for defective work, and certifies payments.Prepares various reports and correspondence pertaining to such matters as progress payments, contract modifications materials, Monthly Schedule Analysis Reports and delays in construction, etc., as related to field construction activities.Conducts constructability reviews during design; coordinates construction scheduling, reporting, acceptance, and safety with contractors and Host Nation representatives; evaluates contractor quality control; liaises with local agencies to prevent conflicts.Negotiates contract modifications and claims with contractors for equitable prices and realistic timeframes; assembles supporting engineering data, leads negotiation conferences, and settles fairly for the Government, subject to COR approval.Verifies contractor and Government-furnished material/equipment receipt and conformance, rejecting nonconforming items; reviews cost proposals, develops independent estimates and methods for comparison, and discusses differences with contractors before recommending approval or rejection.QualificationsWho May Apply: U.S. CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience
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