Construction Project Manager

Full Job Description

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prioritizes the County's capital projects and funding allocations.
  
  
• Management of grant funding.
  
  
• Manage the programming, design, construction and post-construction of County Capital projects.
  
  
• Establish goals, objectives, priorities, schedules and budgets for programs or projects.
  
  
• Establish and manage performance measurement systems related to capital improvement projects.
  
  
• Maintain liaisons with public agencies and the general public to encourage collaborations and promote Public Works activities.
  
  
• Conduct and /or coordinate complex studies and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
  
  
• Establish and maintain electronic database and contract management programs for capital improvement project tracking system(s).
  
  
• Coordinate with other departments, utility companies and other agencies to facilitate timely completion of projects or the review and processing of specific private development projects.
  
  
• Facilitate interdepartmental coordination related to the timely completion of capital improvement projects.
  
  
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of definition, design and implementation of capital improvement projects, establish schedule and monitor performance.
  
  
• Solicit bids, conduct pre-bid walks, conferences, analyze and qualify bids, proposals and vendor selection.
  
  
• Coordinate and monitor contract performance, acceptance of work and other related activities associated with completion of projects.
  
  
• Inspect materials and workmanship for safety hazards and construction problems.
  
  
• Participate in identifying new, capital, maintenance, repair or renovation projects for the annual budget, prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, work description, and justifications for projects submitted by departments.
  
  
• Prepare requests for proposals, consultant agreements, public notices and other project documents.

Requirements

Experience:
Four years of professional experience related to public works construction management, project management or the administration of capital improvement projects. 
 
Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university with major in construction management, engineering, architecture, public or business administration, or a closely related field. Additional related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Operate a personal computer and database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs including project management, construction scheduling and permit tracking.
  
  
• Develop and monitor all capital project schedules and budget compliance and take or recommend corrective action as needed.
  
  
• Understand, interpret and enforce compliance with project plans, specifications, bid documents, contract provisions and safety standards.
  
  
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, and representatives of other agencies or departments.
  
  
• Effectively present solutions and options to significant construction problems.
  
  
• Write and review complex reports including change orders, board agenda items, claims, specification and contract documents.
  
  
• Respond appropriately to situations and perform job duties under stressful conditions.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person, writing and over the telephone.
  
  
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
  
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
  
• Conduct field inspections on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
  
  
• Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.
  
  
• Train and evaluate assigned project team members.
  
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
  
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
  
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
  
  
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
  
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
  
  
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
  
• Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Operation, services, and activities involved in Public Works capital improvement projects.
  
  
• Public Works construction inspection techniques and practices.
  
  
• Principles and practices of local government organization, administration, budget and personnel management.
  
  
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations.
  
  
• Principles of supervision and performance evaluations.
  
  
• Construction and project management techniques and project management systems.
  
  
• Engineering and/or architectural principles, practices and methods.
  
  
• Federal and State funds available for local purposes and grant procurement methods.
  
  

Ability to:

• Supervise, organize, and review the work of professional staff.
  
  
• Interpret and explain County inspection policies and procedures.
  
  
• Prepare and present clear and concise technical, financial and administrative reports.
  
  
• Develop and administer multiple budgets.
  
  
• Review and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and estimates of Public Works projects.
  
  
• Administer and monitor complex Public Works and capital improvement construction project contracts.
  
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a team environment with County officials, department heads, and personnel.
  
  
• Develop and prioritize countywide capital projects within budget constraints.
  
  
• Manage a variety of grants funds.