Project Manager

Scope of Role

Incumbents perform complex technical skilled work in the inspection of construction projects, utility work, and land development projects. Provides plan review, construction quality assurance through physical inspection of construction site, and project coordination, as well as site development inspections for compliance. Incumbents function as a technical advisor to various City Departments and personnel.

Essential Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of
work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and
requirements of the job change.

• Plans, coordinates and inspects public work projects, land development projects and City improvement projects including water, sewer, irrigation, storm drain, street, bridges, and other public works projects and installations for the assurance of City of Albemarle and City engineering design and construction standards compliance
• Inspects materials, grades, and other work for compliance with standard and special specifications, details, plans, and standard construction practices and takes samples for various materials tests and calls for testing as required
• Coordinates the development of the scope of work for assigned projects, providing direction and clarity to contractors and outside consultants by participating in preliminary project design review and conducts pre-construction meetings and coordinates final acceptance procedure, walk-through and letters
• Reviews project schedules, investigates and resolves schedule conflicts on capital improvement projects and provides necessary feedback during contract change order requests and proposed additions/deletions to contracts throughout process, gather quantities, reviews pay apps from contractors and consultants assists and conducts project progress meetings and project conferences
• Provides information to contractors, owners, or other customers regarding the City of Albemarle specifications and other regulatory requirements and specifications
• Reviews as-builts for accuracy and acceptance and assists in permit termination for certification of occupancy and issues notices to comply and stop work orders to contractors for governing specification adherence
• Works closely with Project Managers and Civil Engineers providing consultation, feedback concerning updates, quantities, RFI's, change orders and project progress
• Reviews progress of projects being inspected for the City by others and assists them in coordinating work and ensure that procedures are followed and materials used conform to specifications
• Reads, interprets and reviews approved land development and City improvement project plan sets and contract specifications and details
• Completes progress reports and final pay estimates and computes monthly estimates of work completed and recommends payment for contractors
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information regarding construction projects
• Ensures that proper safety and traffic control procedures are followed and detects hazardous situations on construction sites
• Cultivates inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
• Performs other duties as assigned of a similar nature or level

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in public and/or private construction inspection, utility construction or related field engineering work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid North Carolina Driver License.

Preference will be given to candidates with a general contractor's license.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.