Construction Project Manager

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provide project management services for construction projects, including defining project scope, project development, planning, design, construction, close out, and warranty phases in accordance with industry best practices; oversee design and on site construction progress; develop, implement, and maintain quality management and change management plans and systems to ensure compliance and achieve program outcomes; maintain records and plans; support elements of complex projects; attend to on site construction activities to review quality assurance and quality control.
• Provide direction and support to project team(s); prioritize and coordinate work assignments; review work for accuracy and content; evaluate projects, activities, and processes; monitor work performed to meet agreed upon goals and objectives; manage and coordinate work among project team members; lead and direct design efforts, in house or via Architect and Engineering (A&E) firms; lead and direct construction efforts on site, with either in house or via construction and engineering firms.
• Prepare and track assigned budgets; gather financial information for use in budgetary planning; gather data and prepare budget reports; track and control project costs and schedules.
• Collect, enter, and maintain information in a variety of databases and software; generate periodic progress reports and provide updates to management and clients.
• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on solutions and trends; ensure compliance with County standards, quality assurance and control; obtain necessary permits required for construction.
• Establish, maintain, and manage relationships with third parties/vendors/contractors; manage contracting and procurement; negotiate change orders within designated authority
• Consult with clients, staff, and stakeholders to resolve issues; organize, facilitate, and participate in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and collaboration; identify and manage desired outcomes and expectations.
• In addition to the above duties, the senior level will: manage the development, planning, coordination, administration, design, approval, implementation, and construction of the largest and most complex projects often exceeding $5 million; plan, direct, and perform highly visible and sensitive projects on behalf of senior leadership; manage project budgets from a broad range of funding sources, navigating applicable funding restrictions or compliance nuances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Construction Project Manager

• Journey level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

Construction Project Manager Senior

• Advanced level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
• Receive general supervision from manager.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.
• Exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Construction Project Manager

Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Construction Project Manager Senior

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.