Construction Project Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a highly responsible professional, engineering/architectural and project management work managing all phases of project development, including planning, design and construction of major capital improvement projects within the City, within established timelines and budget.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for managing design and construction projects through architects, engineers and contractors
• Provides construction contract administration, on-site project support and inspection by reviewing and approving contractor payment applications, change orders, budget allocations, construction schedules, and compliance with contract plans and specifications
• Assists in the selection of consulting architects and engineers to design Capital Projects, including review of proposals to determine compliance with all contract requirements, funding, staffing, allotment of available resources for various phases of the project
• Directs and assists in the design of projects, i.e. preparation of construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Assists in the public bidding of projects, i.e. conduct pre-bid meetings with potential private contractors and Architects/Engineers.
• Obtains funding for construction of Capital Projects by preparing applications for grants from various Federal, State, and County agencies
• Prepares Commission Memorandums, Resolutions, Ordinances, and other related documents
• Creates and updates a departmental schedule of construction projects·
• Obtains construction permits from Federal, State, County, and City agencies
• Prepares project budget
• Identifies sources of funding for appropriation and implementation
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems
• Interacts with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to address all project related issues or complaints
• Conducts research of past practices, prepares reports and provides recommendations
• Prepares project status reports for the Director or (his/her designee)
• Performs related work as required
  
  

Skills

• Considerable independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, designing, and construction in a variety of CIP projects
• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, equipment, and practices of engineering, architecture, construction, and maintenance activities
• Knowledge of the principles of general management, public and business administration, and their application to governmental administration
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to departmental operations, or the ability to acquire such knowledge
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction plans
• Strong analytical and project management skills
  
  

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or closely related field
• Three (3) years considerable project management experience in professional architecture, engineering, or construction work to include design, construction, and management of major building construction projects
• Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis