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Interdisciplinary opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Rock Island, IL, focused on water resources work.
Responsibilities
- Full performance grade (GS-12) should be able to do the following. Developmental grades (GS07-GS11) will gain on the job experience and training to perform the following.
- Applies professional knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering in relation to design and construction features to prepare cost engineering products for a wide variety of projects.
- Prepare cost products that are well organized, technically and economically sound, accurate, meet regulations and project requirements.
- Prepare and manage cost products including price quotes; quantity take-offs; construction estimates, schedules, and work plans; parametric estimates; technical analysis of contractor proposals and assist with contract negotiations.
- Prepare engineering cost estimates for planning, design, and execution of construction by contract projects.
- Prepare construction cost estimates and review construction estimates prepared by in-house personnel and contracted architects/engineers.
- Review contract documents (i.e., drawings and specifications) for completeness, provide comments and recommendations on how to improve the documents.
- Advise and interpret regulations, directives, and policies to management on specifications and cost estimates.
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Role overview
Interdisciplinary opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Rock Island, IL, focused on water resources work. The work may include stormwater, drainage, hydraulic or hydrologic analysis, permitting, and resilient infrastructure design. This is a entry-level opportunity with a PE requirement. Review the original employer listing for the complete responsibilities, education, experience, schedule, benefits, and application requirements.
