Construction Management Specialist

The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) seeks a U.S. citizen to serve as a Construction Management Specialist on a personal‑services contract. The incumbent will provide technical construction‑management expertise to support INL programs worldwide, develop and oversee design‑build and design‑bid‑build projects, and act as a subject‑matter expert for construction‑related policy, cost, and compliance issues. The position is based in Washington, DC, with occasional overseas travel and may include up to six months of assignment outside the capital. • Assist program offices in preparing construction objectives, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and reports. • Provide financial guidance, cost‑proposal analysis, and budgeting support for multi‑million‑dollar projects. • Develop and review RFPs, design documents, change orders, and value‑engineering proposals. • Conduct field inspections, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, and verify adherence to International Building Codes. • Serve on Technical Evaluation Panels, act as a Government Technical Monitor, and prepare performance assessments. • Coordinate with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, other federal agencies, and foreign government counterparts. • Manage construction‑related documentation, dashboards, and communication channels; support telework as needed. • Complete required FAC‑COR Level II certification within 120 days and mandatory training courses within the first year.