Construction Project Manager

Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of professional project management duties for facility renovation and new facility construction projects including professional and technical engineering, architectural or landscape architectural services and activities, construction management, capital project fiscal planning, project planning, design, plan check, inspection, and project budget and scheduling for multiple projects; direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate a variety of projects as assigned, which may include facility maintenance, building renovations and remodeling, and energy conservation; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture; and

Six (6) years experience in any combination of the following areas:

• facility construction
• architectural design/construction
• landscape architecture
• design/construction or capital project management; and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and practices of architecture (building, design, landscape, etc., depending on assignment)
• Methods and techniques of project planning and the design and construction process as applied to assigned area (facility maintenance, building renovations and remodeling, and energy conservation)
• Methods and techniques regarding public meeting presentation
• Operations, services and activities of a capital improvement program
• Principles and practices associated with project bidding including construction document preparation, specifications and process
• Principles and practices of landscape material design and preparation
• Principles and practices of building material, design, and construction methods
• Plant material, soils, ground covers, grading and drainage, irrigation material and design, construction applications/details and maintenance considerations
• Principles and practices of multiple project funding sources, requirements and reporting
• Principles and practices of project budget, preparation and control
• Principles and practices of multiple project scheduling and construction implementation
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a facilities maintenance program
• Knowledge and experience with design and construction of energy efficient HVAC systems
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to building design, construction or renovation
• Building code and standards, including ADA
• Principles of work order, warehouse and inventory practices
• Principles and practices of maintenance, repair and construction related to various facilities
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to procurement, contract administration, bid documents and regulations pertaining to Capital Grant Programs

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Oversee and participate in the management of the maintenance and construction for assigned facility
• Lead, organize, coordinate and review the work of lower level staff and private sector design consultants
• Oversee the design, planning, construction and renovation of a variety of major capital improvements including facilities, buildings, parks, structures, and systems and procedures
• Oversee the design of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems
• Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service of project delivery methods and techniques
• Serve as project manager for a variety of capital projects
• Review and approve a variety of construction documents, specifications and details associated with any building, renovation and/or development project which require professional engineering, architectural or landscape architectural consultants and sub-consultants
• Address the public and present information in a clear, organized and convincing manner
• Inspect and coordinate review of fieldwork
• Schedule construction for city crews, on-call construction contract(s) and bid situations
• Develop project budgets and monitor for compliance
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
• Prepare administrative and financial reports
• Utilize basic computer programs and software and work order programs
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Maintain assigned facilities for compliance with applicable regulations
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work