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1 S23630, page 1 Job description: Engineering Project Cost and Schedule Analyst, S22 Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. DUTIES Serves as the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Airports Authority) Office of Engineering s subject matter expert for project management scheduling and cost control. Provides support to the Airports Authority through the independent analysis of project cost and schedule data, as well as the development and execution of design and construction reporting requirements. Monitors and may coordinate the work of Project Management Support Staff (PMSS) consulting staff that support the Office of Engineering in the execution and management of the annual design and construction work plan. Performs related functions. --Provides reporting and data to Office of Engineering Vice President, Deputy Vice President, Executive staff and Airports Authority Board of Directors. Reporting requirements include project-level reports as well as program level reporting for the Capital Construction Program (CCP), Capital Operating and Maintenance Investment Program (COMIP), Dulles Corridor Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Dulles Corridor Repair/Rehabilitation Program (R&R). --Serves as the primary agent and technical representative for the development and quality assurance of project controls and management cost and scheduling policies and procedures. Utilizes procedures to ensure project performance and metrics are maintained. --Coordinates with and works alongside Office of Engineering Planning, Design, and Construction Departments in the development and maintenance of the Master Integrated Schedule (MIS) for Airports Authority projects contained in the CCP, COMIP, CIP and R&R budgets. Coordinates and standardizes project schedules for inclusion into the MIS by utilizing inter-project relationships and dependencies to help determine schedule completion dates, project cash flow curves and performance metrics relating to both cost and schedule. --Monitors, and may coordinate, the work of Project Management Support Staff (PMSS), and may supervise, help supervise or utilize Airports Authority non-career staff. --Compiles and analyzes project and programmatic metrics and performance data. Utilizes resulting analysis to provide narrative in identifying trending and potential risks, and suggesting possible corrective actions to the management team. --Prepares and briefs senior management and Airports Authority Vice Presidents on status of projects within the CCP, COMIP, R&R, and CIP. Utilizes project status reports, cost summaries, contract status reports, weekly construction forecasts, design status updates, design contract reports, budget to cost summaries, and other ad hoc reporting, as directed. --Maintains and monitors the execution of procedures and methodologies to be implemented by Design Department and Construction Department project schedulers to facilitate the integration of project schedules. Directly oversees the quality execution of procedures within design and construction schedules. --Independently generates cost loaded schedules with Primavera P6 software by utilizing drawings, specifications, and statements of work at pre-determined design milestones. --Reviews contractor construction schedules and coordinates directly with the Construction Department Manager and various Task Order Managers on issues related to scheduling and cost management of projects. --Performs various schedule analysis methods to determine project related and Master Integrated

2 S23630, page 2 Job description: Engineering Project Cost and Schedule Analyst, S22 Schedule (MIS) impacts of delays, accelerations, cancellations and additions. Performs fragnet schedule analysis on potential scope changes to determine time impacts and corresponding cost impacts to project change notices. --Prepares, or has direct oversight of consultant preparation of, detailed schedule and cost impact analysis in response to contractor claims or Requests for Equitable Adjustment. --Prepares detailed architectural and engineering (A/E) and construction project cost reports on a weekly, monthly and as needed basis. Updates budget data, actuals, expenditures, and contingencies. Writes variance narratives within Executive Management and Board reports to detail specific project cost and schedule concerns. --Supports Office of Engineering Design Department and Planning Department staff in developing detailed budget and forecasted cost plans by facilitating the integration of the project budget and schedule control systems. --Coordinates directly with the Office of Finance for the timely input and coordination of cost and financial data into the Airports Authority Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, concurrently including the finance data into the project controls project tracking database systems to support cost reporting. --Directly supports the Office of Finance in the preparation of official statements related to bond offerings through the development of program cash flows and analysis. --Compiles or develops formal presentations in support of Office of Engineering and Board of Directors meetings regarding budget, cost and schedule status updates for all CCP, COMIP, CIP, and R&R projects. --Coordinates with Office of Engineering Department managers and staff in maintaining, improving and revising Airports Authority policies, procedures, and guidelines to support project metrics and performance to include, but not limited to: safety, quality, scheduling, cost control and progress reporting. --Stays abreast of design and construction project management techniques, construction industry costs (materials, labor, etc.), project schedule/control trends, various macro and micro economic factors, etc. to ensure effective project controls that are consistent with best practices in the industry. --Communicates and interacts effectively with internal and external business contacts, including but not limited to professionals, managers and executives of the Airports Authority, A/E consulting firms and, at times, regulatory agencies. --Uses a computer, modern office suite software and specialized software, such as Primavera P6 scheduling software and Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, to perform daily work. --May operate a pick-up truck or sedan to get to/from project sites, airside and landside, meetings, etc. * Performs other duties as assigned.* Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to

3 S23630, page 3 Job description: Engineering Project Cost and Schedule Analyst, S22 change through reasonable accommodation or otherwise. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs) To be rated qualified for this job, an applicant must meet both of the MQs listed below at the time of vacancy announcement closure. 1. A Bachelor s Degree in: a. Civil/Structural engineering, or a related engineering discipline which provides a strong foundation for successful performance of the DUTIES in this job description, OR b. Construction management or a related field, which provides a strong foundation for successful performance of the DUTIES in this job description. 2. Eight years of experience directly related to planning, scheduling and cost analysis of planning, design, and construction projects; at least four of these eight years must include progressively responsible fulltime experience in (a) planning, scheduling and cost analysis of large-scale planning, design and construction projects that included (i) independent use of project management and project controls tools and software, (ii) adherence to, and development/refinement and execution of, design and construction reporting requirements, and (iii) independent analysis of project cost and schedule data, and (b) independently performing a wide range of the DUTIES in this job description. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The qualifications listed below (if any) are preferred and may be considered in the selection process, but they are not required to be rated qualified for this job. 1. License as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain PE licensure in Virginia by comity. 2. Certification as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) from AACE, or a fully equivalent certification in this domain (which includes application of principles and techniques to problems of cost estimating, cost control and more) or certification as a Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) from AACE, or a fully equivalent certification in this domain (which includes cost management, planning and scheduling). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER FACTORS (KSAOs) The following KSAOs are required for successful performance of this job and are a basis for rating and ranking applicants who are found to meet the MQs. Local, Federal, airport industry or Airports Authority specific bodies of knowledge listed below may be acquired on the job, typically; ability to rapidly acquire them is required at the time of vacancy announcement closure. 1. a. Comprehensive professional knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of engineering, with emphasis on civil (horizontal) and structural (vertical) engineering, and knowledge of engineering project management (to include expert level knowledge of project controls/schedules), altogether to provide a level of understanding of technical issues and the project control/schedule impacts that allow for quantifiable analysis to be detailed in project control/schedule reporting. (This KSAO applies only to a fully qualified engineer consistent with MQ 1a above.)

4 S23630, page 4 Job description: Engineering Project Cost and Schedule Analyst, S22 OR b. Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of commercial-industrial construction, with emphasis of civil (horizontal) and civil (vertical) construction, and knowledge of construction project management (to include expert level knowledge of project controls/schedules), altogether to provide a level of understanding of technical issues and the project control/schedule impacts that allow for quantifiable analysis to be detailed in project control/schedule reporting. 2. Knowledge of the engineering/architecture design industry, knowledge of engineering/architecture project management practices, knowledge of engineering/construction project safety requirements, and knowledge of related procedures and standards, altogether to assess the status or and help ensure that project activities are within project budget and schedule, are in accordance with quality and life safety requirements, are consistent with the contract of record, industry standards and other considerations, and are properly reported. 3. Extensive knowledge of industry standards pertaining to project controls and project management to monitor industry trends and to help align Airports Authority policies and procedures to current best practices. 4. Knowledge of the Airports Authority s Design Manual, the Airports Authority s planningdesign-construction continuum and the Airports Authority s procurement and project management processes, knowledge of the Airports Authority s and industry s A/E project financing/accounting procedures, knowledge of the Airports Authority s ERP and project tracking software, and knowledge of related bodies of standards and policy/process information, altogether to perform assigned project controls functions. 5. Skill in problem solving to select, organize and logically process relevant information (verbal, numerical or abstract) to solve a problem. This includes skill in recognizing subtle aspects of problems and identifying relevant information; skill in developing a solution that incorporates data and statistics from a project, while incorporating other relevant management data, to make a balanced recommendation or define the potential impact; and skill in analyzing schedule and cost impacts within the Airports Authority engineering, construction and financing program environments. 6. Skill in written communication to understand written information (facts, descriptions, ideas, concepts, conflicting arguments and assertions) and to express such information in writing so that others will understand and, in certain circumstances, be convinced or persuaded. This includes skill in technical writing to prepare and review reports (e.g., budget, cost, planning and progress reports) and project schedule/control policy/procedure documents, skill in general business communication to prepare or review letters, memoranda, and other documents, skill in reviewing the work of others (such as A/E consultants) to resolve discrepancies, and skill in expressing information in writing in ways that help Airports Authority staff performing work in engineering, construction, financial and other technical and non-technical domains fully understand the positions/issues from the project controls and management perspectives. 7. Skill in oral communication to understand verbal information (including facts, descriptions, ideas, concepts, conflicting arguments, and assertions) and to express such information orally so that others will understand, and in certain circumstances, be convinced or persuaded. This

5 S23630, page 5 Job description: Engineering Project Cost and Schedule Analyst, S22 includes skill in effective dialogue with, and in encouraging effective oral communication by, others, such as consultants and Airports Authority staff engaged in interdisciplinary project issues (both technical and non-technical, including financial and operational). 8. Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software (such as Outlook, Word and Excel) to plan, schedule, communicate, research and perform other functions, and skill in using specialized project controls software for project analysis, including Primavera P6 scheduling software, and the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (Oracle) of the Airports Authority, altogether to perform daily work. 9. Interpersonal skills to interact with business contacts in a businesslike, customer-oriented manner. RESPONSIBILITY Is responsible for maintaining and aggregating the cost, scope, and schedule status of Airports Authority projects in the project control management system. Projects are reported and analyzed on a weekly, monthly, or as-needed basis to suit the requirements defined by Office of Engineering management and/or Executive management. Work assists Office of Engineering staff in administration of the contracts, changes, budgets, and cash flow projects for each project while allowing summarized program level and project specific metrics, helps provide a complete project picture for variety of stakeholders to support critical project decision making (based on project performance and related metrics) by executives, and helps facilitate forecasting of cost and schedule data to help determine impacts of changes on the project and the larger program budget and schedule. Reports to Manager, Project Controls and Management Department. Most work flows to the incumbent consistent with established processes for assigned functions. Individual assignments based on Department objectives and priorities and special assignments may be assigned on an ad-hoc basis to support management initiatives relating to shifting Airports Authority needs or requirements. Work is to be performed independently with little direct oversight while staying in close communication with supervisor to allow for discussion of unexpected issues or developments within the normal workload; the incumbent is expected to work through all but the most complex or sensitive (technical and non-technical) issues/problems on own. Typically, work is expected to accurate, adequate and adhere to guidelines; the supervisor reviews work for quantity, quality, timeliness, customer service, and other factors, including specified performance management goals and measures. Guidelines include but are not limited to regulations/processes of the Federal government and the Commonwealth of Virginia and Federal/State programs affecting grants applying to various projects; Airports Authority programs, guidelines, policies and procedures regarding design/construction (including the Design Manual); contract specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, project schedules/budgets/costs, funding sites/sources (including grants from various sources), various reporting requirements, etc.; and Airports Authority policies/procedures for contracting, budgeting/accounting and similar programmatic areas. The incumbent strictly adheres to regulations/rules/reporting requirements, and uses judgment and initiative to identify, design/revise, recommend and implement new procedures to accomplish assigned functions more efficiently (such as recommending improved approaches to project schedules/controls within context of critical/changing economic factors and using best practices within the scope of established guidelines, engineering principles and practices, and Airports Authority policies/procedures and project management processes. EFFORT Work is primarily sedentary, but incumbent moves about to coordinate work and traverses field sites on an occasional basis during the construction phase of a project. May sit for

6 S23630, page 6 Job description: Engineering Project Cost and Schedule Analyst, S22 extended periods when in the office. Frequently uses computer, telephone, and other electronic equipment. Reviews architectural and design drawings or cost/finance data in small print. Transports large reporting binders, full-sized drawings, and other documents. In driving, operates vehicle using judgment with consideration for traffic, weather, and other factors. WORKING CONDITIONS Mainly works in temperature controlled office setting; occasionally works outdoors at job sites. While on site, may be subject to adverse weather conditions as well as construction dust/grease/dirt. Required construction personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hat, eye/hearing protection and steel-toed boots, is used as specified by the job site requirements. Maintains situational awareness to minimize or mitigate potential hazards to self while on site. May be subject to various job demands, such as peak periods and a fluid work environment. OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB ASPECTS None