Construction Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Planning, Construction, and Facilities (OPCF) is tasked to assist the Diocese and its parishes with developing and renovating its facilities. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting all phases of the improvement project life cycle, from concept development, feasibility, planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

The Project Manager may support others within the department or serve directly as liaison between diocesan clients and partners such as : architects, engineers, contractors, testing agencies, utility providers, municipal authorities, financial institutions, and other specialty consultants and third-party vendors.

The Project Manager will be assigned project work ranging between $30,000 to $1 million (on average) and is expected to track and report on projects in various stages of the life cycle to a total of $3 - $5million annually.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide oversight and project management of various projects across the project life cycle.
• Represent the diocese and department while coordinating with stakeholders to develop, manage, and implement projects.
• Utilize CPM scheduling (MS Project) to create, track, and update overall project delivery schedules.
• Utilize project management best practices to develop and update project plans (scope, schedule, and budget).
• Evaluate bids and vendor proposals to recommend contract award.
• Organize, lead, and document project team meetings throughout project life cycle.
• Provide regular project status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide construction contract administration, including managing all contract documentation, negotiating contract changes, and processing progress payments.
• Provide periodic project site visits to ensure compliance with project scope, quality, and safety requirements.
• Ensure project compliance with related best practices, standards, codes, and policies.
• Manage the project close-out process, including comprehensive commissioning, establishing warranty claim protocols, and getting assigned projects off municipal bond(s). Support client in establishment of lifecycle operations and maintenance norms.
• Utilize Procore software as the PMIS throughout the project lifecycle : Develop, track, and update project budgets. and schedule for assigned jobs.
• Review / coordinate progress payments.
• Evaluate and execute project contracts and contract changes as required, ensuring proper business rules are adhered to such as diocesan-mandated financial caps, Pastor approvals and Building Commission compliance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING ENVIRONMENT

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Certification or training toward a PMP, CCM, or other related specialty required; valid license to practice as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or substantial progress toward this credential is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required and must always be maintained.

Demonstrated ability to manage and track 5-15 projects concurrently.

Salary : $3 - $5