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ProSidian seeks an Project Manager/Construction Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) to be located in Topeka, KS and work as part of a team that deliver the variety of administrative and professional support classifications at various locations in the Heartland Region.  The Heartland Region consists of four states; Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.  The services to be provided by this contract shall be accomplished at various locations throughout the Heartland Region.  Performance under this contract may also include placement of ProSidians in GSA's Field Office locations, inclusive of, but not limited to Kansas Field Office 444 SE Quincy Topeka, Kansas, 66683. 

In order to have an effective program all team members must ensure a successful business relationship between The Fed. Govt. Client and ProSidian.  All parties involved in the service delivery process must work as a team and foster open and honest communication at all times.  Working side-by-side with other federal employees and contract workers, your role will be non-inherently governmental in nature.

The selected Project Manager/Construction Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) shall be paid a Base $/Hr. as a Contract W-2 Employee as well as an allocation of an additional state specific $/Hr. to cover health and welfare expenses under The U.S. Department of Labor McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage and Hour Determination (WHD).  This role will be structured based on the Wage Determination 2015-5339 Revision 5 Topeka, KS.

In general, ProSidian employees are expected to work the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., which includes a 30-minute lunch. These hours may be flexible with coordination of the Government Client Point of Contact. Government Client's core hours are 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., meaning during these hours employees fulfilling roles and responsibilities required of Project Manager/Construction Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) must be in attendance.

Close coordination and active cooperation on a continuous basis between The ProSidian Engagement Team and those representing the client are necessary to ensure healthy working environment.  Days of operation are Monday through Friday.  Work schedule shall follow standard State and Federal holiday schedules.  Some positions under this contract may be eligible for telework.  However, when the Project Manager/Construction Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) employee is teleworking, they shall be fully accessible as if they are working in an office setting.

Project Manager/Construction Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) - Topeka, KS Duties

Employee serves as a Construction Manager Professional to directly manage small projects (up to $150k) in support of the building repair and alteration(R&A) program for a field office team. Assignments include performing customer needs interviews, conducting studies, preparing construction cost estimates, confirming project requirements, developing Scopes of Work (SOW), specifications, and plans for projects.

Serves as hands-on Construction Manager Professional of assigned repair and alteration projects through all project stages (trigger to close-out) in existing buildings and facilities, such as multi-tenant office buildings, laboratories, warehouses, underground cave office and archival space, computer facilities, courthouses and historic buildings.

Assignments also include coordinating with multiple trade type Contractors, General Contractors, professional Services Contractors, and other specialist type Contractors, as required to support design and construction activities. Assignments are made in the form of a designated project for which the scope, target completion date, and available funds must be defined. The Construction Manager Professional plans for and carries out projects independently with granted authority to act on own initiative on matters affecting the project, with the Contracting Officer having the ultimate authority.

To be clear, the Construction Manager Professional does not have any authority to bind the federal government into a contractual relationship or approve funds outside those allotted for the current project. The Construction Manager Professional leads the project team to achieve project objectives throughout the project lifecycle (project initiation to closeout).

They must ensure the project is planned, executed, and managed properly. The PM must plan, lead, communicate, resource, and, most importantly build team consensus and participation in all aspects of planning and executing a project. The Construction Manager Professional keeps the Field Office Director informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or issues with an overall standpoint in terms of effectiveness in meeting project requirements.

Professional Skills:

• Communication - Oral and Written

• Technical construction drawings and specifications knowledge

• Email, chat, & telephone

• Scopes of Work (SOW) development

• Spreadsheets, Google documents

Technical Skills:

• Estimating

• Project scheduling

• AutoCAD

• Specification writing

• Submittal review

• Electronic Project Management Responsibilities:

• Planning: Leads all aspects of project planning, including gathering stakeholder needs, negotiating, developing and gaining consensus for project scope, schedule, budget, and the communication plan.

• Lead by Consensus: Leads project team members and stakeholders to execute the project plan by seeking and maintaining consensus.

• Change Management: Guides the project team through changing requirements such as the project plan, customer, and other stakeholder agreements.

• Communication: Ensures project communication plan is properly executed throughout the life of the project.

• Keeps the Sponsor well informed, escalates issues as necessary.

• Problem Solving: Leads project team in resolving project issues, balancing cost, schedule, and scope as project drivers dictate.

• Prioritization: Prioritizes project tasks for project team.

• Customer Relationship Management: Actively plans for, and manages the customer relationship at all customer levels. Inspires customer confidence towards team and GSA.

• Execution: Leads the project team to deliver as promised.

Behaviors:

• Accepts accountability for the project outcome

• Maintains project rhythm with meeting minutes and agendas

• Motivates project team

• Mentors project team toward understanding the broader impact of the project

• Maintains a shared understanding of each team member's role and importance

• Channels conflict in a constructive manner

• Listens to and respects others opinions

• Delivers clear and concise messages to all parties

• Secures approvals when needed

Experience:

• Minimum 3 yrs. of construction related Project Management experience with projects ranging from $2,500 - $150,000 in minor repairs and alterations to commercial office construction

• Minimum 3 yrs. experience involved in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and general office space construction

• Comparable Federal Grade Level: GS-12

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSid...