Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Positions of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Engineering Technician responsible for performing a variety of office engineering duties in support of Construction Branch activities. Prepares and negotiates contract modifications. Work involves multimillion dollar, expenditures and accelerated construction schedules. Responsibilities Performs cost estimates, funding actions, construction progress reports, requests for contract modifications, reviewing contractors' submittals such as working schedules, disputes evaluation and coordinating field activities . Reviews plans and specifications and determines accuracy of requirements in terms of materials and equipment, their current costs, and time schedules. Analyzes contractor progress schedules to verify the need for time extensions to critical path activities ...