Position Type :
Administration / Clerk of the Works
Date Posted : 10 / 1 / 2024
Location :
Administration Center - Allentown, PA
Clerk of the Works for Capital Projects and Construction
Salary : $132,318-$185,246 / yr.
Qualifications
- Masters and Bachelor's degree preferred or Associates related to construction management;
- Ten years of experience in construction / maintenance specification writing and / or preparation and experience in school facilities and school building construction;
- Professional certification in Building construction or Facilities management;
- Satisfactory work record & criminal / child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151);
- Project Management experience and / or certification (PMP) preferred;
- Experience with managing time;
- Experience in maintaining appropriate construction documents;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Must have a valid driver's license;
- Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.
Summary
The Clerk of the Works for Capital Projects and Construction provides technical and construction project management support services in connection with school site improvements, modification of facilities, and new construction projects. The Clerk of the Works for Capital Projects and Construction assists in the preparation and review of project plans and specifications, coordinates, inspects projects, and prepares all documentation required for the successful completion of projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Review plans, estimate, and schedule work assignments on school site improvements, modification of facilities, and / or new construction projects.Assist in the development of formal project specifications for bid purposes and review bid specifications to assure their thoroughness and accuracy in relation to approved plans.Confer with prospective contractors and solicit formal and informal bids; solicit and review proposals.Review payment requests.Coordinate and submit payment applications for projects to assure the timely payment of work completed according to established policies and procedures.Monitor and assure timely and appropriate development of projects and project schedules.Coordinates site visits and pre-bid, pre-construction conferences, and attend job meetings as required.Assists with pre-qualification and post-bid requirements.Assists with monitoring construction contract compliance.Prepare reports, maintain project records, and ensure compliance with current standards, codes, and ordinances.Coordinate and maintain communication and cooperative working relationships with District personnel.Perform periodic field visits and provide progress reports.Directs and oversees the planning, design, construction and delivery of the District's capital projects. Monitors the status of projects in progress to ensure the cost effectiveness and efficiency of operations.Oversees the preparation of Action Items for the School Board of Directors' approval and oversees professional service contracts.Coordinates assigned construction projects and related activities.Develops the annual capital budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Continuous Improvement PlanMonitors budget spending against project scope and estimate.Manages cash accounting against project appropriation.Implements proper controls to ensure integrity throughout the organization.Perform other related duties as assigned.Attachment(s) :
Clerk of the Works for Capital Projects and Construction Job Description.pdf
Salary : $132,318 - $185,246
