What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER I, Facilities position at Tarrant County College?
Summary
Posting may close at any time.
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health and insurance benefits.
For More Information, Please Click On The Link Below
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor's degree or higher Two (2) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size
OR
TO APPLY, must have an Associate's degree Four (4) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size
OR
TO APPLY, must have a High School diploma or GED Six (6) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size
TO APPLY, must hold a current and valid driver license and good driving record. Note: A Texas Driver License is required to hold the position.
AIA certification preferred.
Must have good understanding of architectural design components including demolition, floor plan, roof plan, door schedule, door and frame types, wall and stud types, millwork details, finish and material plans, enlarged architectural details, RCP plans, FF&E plans, MEP, roof plans, fire protection, door and window schedules, lock schedules, and other skills related to finish-out and renovation projects.
Must have excellent technical skills with CAD; BIM and Navisworks skills helpful, but not required. Must have strong creative design and time management skills.
Must have knowledge of architectural programming and space planning process. Knowledge of detention facilities strongly preferred.
Must understand building codes, ADA/TAS issues and life safety issues. Have knowledge of city permitting and inspection process.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and be customer-oriented. Possess ability to expedite complex projects, good organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Be able to establish priorities and follow through on projects, paying close attention to detail with minimal supervision. Must be able to complete assignments under time constraints.
Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) to interface effectively with professional consultants, contractors and staff.
Possess professional-level writing skills appropriate for correspondence, reports, action plans, and responses to various sources.
Must have the ability to read and interpret design plans, blueprints, and technical manuals and use e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management applications.
This position must possess a high level of expertise in all areas of construction, including but not limited to the ability to assess and manage the work of others in many divergent areas of construction.
Must have strong project management skills and knowledge of building systems, design, construction, and related management strategies. Follow principles of management and supervision.
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment
at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and drive. Incumbent is also subjected to all types of weather conditions. The incumbent must be in and out of vehicles and buildings daily and is exposed to the hazards of a construction site such as noise, dirt and dust, slippery surfaces and possible falling objects. A lot of time will be spent on the phone and working on the computer. Use of a motor vehicle is required to perform the essential duties of this position.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (construction management, architecture, or engineering) Two (2) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size?
Do you have an Associate's degree in a related field (construction management, architecture, or engineering) Four (4) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size?
Do you have a High School diploma or GED Six (6) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size?
Do you have a current and valid driver license and good driving record?
Do you hold AIA certification? Note: Preferred, but not required.
Please describe any experience you have in architectural programming and the space planning process.
07
Describe for us how you work with others. What is your work philosophy? Management philosophy? Communication style? How do you motivate others?
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Why do you want this position in the Tarrant County Facilities Management department?
- Oversees multiple capital projects for construction of new facilities and the repairs and renovation of existing facilities through the management and coordination of design professionals and contractors to ensure compliance with programmed budgets, schedules, plans, specifications, statutes, and regulations.
- Manages multiple construction and remodel projects ranging in size from $0 to $5,000,000.
- Facilitates the delivery of multiple projects on time and within budget.
Posting may close at any time.
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health and insurance benefits.
For More Information, Please Click On The Link Below
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Meets with clients to discuss the design requirements for architectural project constructions, alterations, or repairs. Provides suitable design recommendations based on factors such as budget, the building site, room layout, finish-out, and recent or local government design criteria and trends. Reworks and modifies designs as needed.
- Gathers measurements, dimensions, and other routine calculations for design layouts. Uses CAD software and manual drawing techniques to produce architectural plans for management and client approval. Ensures layouts and blueprints are compliant with industry codes and legal standards.
- Analyzes, develops, and administers the budget and procedures required to meet the goals of all assigned projects including estimates on cost, time, machinery, construction, and other specifications.
- Administers construction contracts, verifies payment submissions, and certifies amount of payment.
- Answers questions from cities or the public relating to County buildings.
- Reviews construction package with city building officials, fire department, and utility departments for permitting purposes.
- Coordinates city inspector’s schedule with contractors.
- Coordinates and checks structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings and specifications.
- Coordinates the work of contractors and in-house staff to minimize disruptions in a department’s work flow.
- Develops technical specs, assists Purchasing with bid documents, conducts pre-construction meetings, and analyzes bids and requisition work.
- Creates, maintains and disperses reports, logs, spreadsheets, and other documentation as required and ensures those documents are complete and correct.
- Reviews, organizes, schedules, and monitors all phases of assigned projects including monitoring the performance and compliance to contracts of all consultants and contractors hired for the project.
- Attends continuing education classes, unscheduled meetings, and unexpected situations requiring immediate attention. Interacts with other architects and designers to exchange ideas and best practices.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor's degree or higher Two (2) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size
OR
TO APPLY, must have an Associate's degree Four (4) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size
OR
TO APPLY, must have a High School diploma or GED Six (6) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size
TO APPLY, must hold a current and valid driver license and good driving record. Note: A Texas Driver License is required to hold the position.
AIA certification preferred.
Must have good understanding of architectural design components including demolition, floor plan, roof plan, door schedule, door and frame types, wall and stud types, millwork details, finish and material plans, enlarged architectural details, RCP plans, FF&E plans, MEP, roof plans, fire protection, door and window schedules, lock schedules, and other skills related to finish-out and renovation projects.
Must have excellent technical skills with CAD; BIM and Navisworks skills helpful, but not required. Must have strong creative design and time management skills.
Must have knowledge of architectural programming and space planning process. Knowledge of detention facilities strongly preferred.
Must understand building codes, ADA/TAS issues and life safety issues. Have knowledge of city permitting and inspection process.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and be customer-oriented. Possess ability to expedite complex projects, good organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
Be able to establish priorities and follow through on projects, paying close attention to detail with minimal supervision. Must be able to complete assignments under time constraints.
Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) to interface effectively with professional consultants, contractors and staff.
Possess professional-level writing skills appropriate for correspondence, reports, action plans, and responses to various sources.
Must have the ability to read and interpret design plans, blueprints, and technical manuals and use e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management applications.
This position must possess a high level of expertise in all areas of construction, including but not limited to the ability to assess and manage the work of others in many divergent areas of construction.
Must have strong project management skills and knowledge of building systems, design, construction, and related management strategies. Follow principles of management and supervision.
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment
at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and drive. Incumbent is also subjected to all types of weather conditions. The incumbent must be in and out of vehicles and buildings daily and is exposed to the hazards of a construction site such as noise, dirt and dust, slippery surfaces and possible falling objects. A lot of time will be spent on the phone and working on the computer. Use of a motor vehicle is required to perform the essential duties of this position.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
- Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (construction management, architecture, or engineering) Two (2) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size?
- Yes
- No
Do you have an Associate's degree in a related field (construction management, architecture, or engineering) Four (4) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a High School diploma or GED Six (6) full-time years in managing multi-million commercial/institutional construction projects of various complexity and size?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a current and valid driver license and good driving record?
- Yes
- No
Do you hold AIA certification? Note: Preferred, but not required.
- Yes
- No
Please describe any experience you have in architectural programming and the space planning process.
07
Describe for us how you work with others. What is your work philosophy? Management philosophy? Communication style? How do you motivate others?
08
Why do you want this position in the Tarrant County Facilities Management department?
- Required Question
Salary : $5,000,000
