What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Five Rivers Metro Parks?
Position Description
Manages the construction of Five Rivers MetroParks (FRMP) major capital improvement projects. Develops and implements standardized construction management, bidding, and contracting processes to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization. Provides expert construction guidance and strategic advice to agency leadership and staff. Supports and directs staff in all aspects of bidding, contracting, and construction management. Oversees all phases of development projects, from design and bidding to construction, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.
Duties/Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Manages the bidding, contracting, and execution of construction projects to meet project goals and uphold the conservation mission. Provides expertise in bidding, contracting, construction, and construction management to FRMP leadership and staff.
- Develops, recommends, and maintains construction management policies, procedures, and standards, including project documentation. Ensures quality control in all aspects of bidding, construction, construction management, and documentation.
- Creates bid and contract documents and executes the bidding process for acquiring fair and competitive public bids for construction projects. Execute construction contracts.
- Working with the FRMP Planning Design Manager and other staff reviews contract documents periodically throughout the design process and prior to bidding to assess value engineering and constructability and ensure alignment with project goals and agency environmental and sustainability standards.
- Ensures FRMP and contractor compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements for construction projects. Works with local building code officials and inspectors to ensure all necessary permits and licenses are obtained. Serves as the agency's Prevailing Wage Coordinator.
- Estimates costs and schedules for bidding annual capital budgeting, and the capital improvement plan. Interprets and explains construction plans and contract terms to staff.
- Communicates and collaborates with appropriate staff to understand and address needs in project development and execution.
- Presents project proposals that exceed the lawful threshold to the FRMP Board of Park Commissioners (BOPC) for consideration of approval to accept bids and award contracts. Provides periodic reports to the BOPC regarding project status.
- Solicits for, selects, and manages design consultants to perform engineering, construction documentation and construction oversight. Implements and administers consultant contracts, manages project budgets, and manages consultant performance including adherence to project schedule, budget, and goals.
- Monitors trends in product innovations, construction methods, materials, practices, and other relevant areas.
- Issues permits for work by outside organizations on FRMP property. Coordinates with the Miami Conservancy District regarding land use and construction permits.
- Provides support in construction practices, methods, and materials to staff implementing in-house construction projects.
- Maintains records, reports, and documentation related to construction and other projects. Maintains up-to-date project files in accordance with the Planning filing system.
- Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance; and works outside of normal schedule as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors relevant trends.
- Provides service to the public, responds to questions, helps, and provides information.
- Collaborates across functional areas to provide information to support the effective operation of the agency.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual Planning budget. Collaborates with other members of the Planning group to execute the operational budget to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree and licensure in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Architecture; or bachelor’s degree in construction management with five years’ experience in construction management or commensurate experience in construction management.
- Licensed landscape architect, civil engineer, or architect required from those professions, or certified construction manager preferred.
- Certified Local Project Administrator through the Ohio Department of Transportation within six months of hiring.
- Ohio Drivers' License which meets FRMP insurance carrier guidelines.
Additional Information
Five Rivers MetroParks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.
We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
