Construction Manager - Public Works (0325)

Coconino County promotes a transformational leadership philosophy that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations.  As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

Under general supervision, performs administrative and technical work of considerable difficulty managing the planning and construction of public facilities; performs related work as assigned.

Please Note: This recruitment is open until filled. We will review applications as they are received. 

(Illustrative Only)

Manages a construction team that:

• Plans, develops, and manages short and long – term capital construction programs
• Manages assigned capital and community development projects, including general project coordination, day-to-day inspection, scheduling, and budget control
• Coordinates with various public utilities, City and County departments, governmental agencies, engineering consultants, architects, contractors, and developers
• Prepares project cost estimates, project specifications, and bid documents
• Oversees the preparation, award, and administration of bids and requests for proposal
• Manages and coordinates contracts for outside professional and construction services
• Reviews plans to ensure compliance with all code requirements and construction specifications
• Reviews and recommends consultant and contractor pay requests
• Ensures that contractors' work is in compliance with project plans, applicable safety, fire, and other state and federal requirements
• Manages the relocation, design, and installation of FF&E
• Makes presentations to the Manager's office
• Assists with upper management level policy development regarding negotiation strategy(s) concerning land-use issues with county, city, state, and private development
• Answers routine customer complaints, comments, and questions relative to specific projects
• Ensures contractor compliance and manages the resolution of warranty claims
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• May assess building conditions for capital repair and replacement
• May supervise space reconfiguration and other special projects
• Supervises assigned staff

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: working with and around others; hearing and speech to communicate with others; finger dexterity for writing, computer work, and phones. Vision acuity (near/far) for preparing field reports, computer work, and driving. Ability to drive a vehicle between work sites. 

 

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction administration, construction technology, urban land use planning, or closely related field, and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public project construction management; OR

Associate degree in engineering, architecture, construction administration, construction technology, urban land use planning, or closely related field, and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public project construction management; OR

Six years of increasingly responsible experience in public project construction management; OR 

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report.

The ideal candidate seeks a career in a collaborative and empowering culture that supports a strong sense of belonging. Embraces servant leadership and is approachable and comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing capital construction programs as a Public Works Engineering division member. The ideal candidate is analytical, a problem solver, and up-to-date on industry knowledge. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate and delegate project duties effectively are essential. Also demonstrates strong leadership qualities and is expected to be flexible, adaptable, and responsive to the entire organization’s needs.

Preferred qualifications: experience in the principles, practices and techniques in the design and construction of capital projects as well as construction project management, budgeting, cost and time estimating and scheduling. Experience in procurement and the techniques used to implement, monitor, and maintain complex construction project schedules is also desired.

This position is safety sensitive.

This position is exempt from overtime.

• Considerable knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and techniques of road construction
- Principles, practices and techniques of construction project management, budgeting, cost and time estimating and scheduling
- Principles, practices and techniques of strategic planning
- Applicable laws, policies, and guidelines related to services procurement and contract management
- Techniques used to implement, monitor, and maintain complex construction project schedules

• Working knowledge of:
- Governmental budgetary practices, including purchasing
- Laws and regulations applicable to design and construction of public works projects and facilities in the State of Arizona

• Ability to:
- Read and interpret complex construction designs and plans and detect potential problems and non-conformance to standards, codes and specifications
- Manage multiple projects/program priorities
- Successfully meet project goals
- Meet and deal tactfully with the public, County departments, contractors, and property owners;
- Conduct research and compile information to prepare reports
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public;
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $70,984 - $78,082