What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Planner position at City of Beaumont?
Essential Job Functions: The City of Beaumont seeking a Project Planner that will assist the Facilities Operations Manager in the management of design and construction projects for repair, rehabilitation, or alteration, including emergencies, of various municipal facilities including, but not limited to community centers, office buildings, parks and maintenance facilities, etc.
With direct and team support, the Project Planner will also be required to manage several projects simultaneously and efficiently, demonstrate strong communication and coordination skills, possess a thorough understanding of design knowledge, architectural standards, building codes, vertical building construction processes and project delivery methods. This candidate will assist with all phases of the projects, from programming to construction administration.
Other activities related to the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Creation of Bid Specification documents.
- Assist with planning and developing scope, schedule, and budget for facilities projects.
- Prepares site analysis and needs assessments.
- Assist with preparing project reports and data.
- Assist with procuring, negotiating, and managing design and construction contracts
- Review design drawings, oversee construction, coordinate projects with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure completed project work meets the required obligations under the contract
- Close out the project
- Coordinates and conducts assigned on-site walkthroughs to develop scope of work and determine the accuracy of proposals submitted by consultants and contractors.
- Conducts onsite visits for inspection, project quality control and punch list walkthroughs.
- Ensures that project work meets the requirements of the contract documents.
- Maintains good working relationships with clients and contractor representatives.
- Will require driving to various project sites to complete various duties for meetings and project site walkthroughs.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. The job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of administrative principals, practices and procedures of municipal government; thorough knowledge of contract administration; knowledge of building, fire, and safety codes; knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, terminology and instruments of architectural design and drafting; knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction trade. Knowledge of inspection, construction contract bidding, procurement procedures, construction administration and management of vertical construction, and project closeouts. Knowledge of project cost/estimating of building renovations and building systems.
Skills/Abilities: Skill in use of computer; skill in use of CAD; must exhibit high degree of responsibility; ability to plan and design for short and long-range facility improvements; ability to read and interpret blueprints; ability to perform calculations required to estimate building maintenance and construction costs; ability to make complex decisions; ability to conceive and develop alternative designs; ability to compose reliable reports; ability to express ideas clearly in writing, orally, and graphically; ability to interact effectively with supervisor, co-workers, contractors, internal customers, and the public.
Physical Requirements: Constantly sees, hears, sits, writes, stands, walks, bends and climbs; frequently stoops.
Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by college courses in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, vertical Construction Management or Vertical Project Management highly preferred, along with project management experience in the design and construction/renovation of vertical commercial/municipal buildings. Preferences will be given to candidates that have experience in managing ground-up construction or renovations of vertical projects. Other experience that is preferred is as follows: experience with Job Order Contracting, experience in Facilities design and construction.
The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.
Salary : $55,000
