Researches and provides project documents during the project planning phase such as existing facility and utility plans and existing conditions. Develops and creates the initial project scope documents requirements with end users and develops a rough order of magnitude budget and schedule.Prepares RFQs, reviews design proposals and contracts, plans/construction documents including, ensuring compliance with City codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Project Planning:
Assures the project plans, and specifications meet requirements. Reviews and resolves project conflicts. Prepares cost estimates, negotiates contracts and amendments. Develops project schedule including design, bidding and construction phases. Provides coordination between City, consultants and contractors to deliver the project.Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
Project Execution:
Administers contracts and monitors project progress, including corrections to maintain scope, schedule and project budget. Reviews and recommends payment of contractor’s and consultant’s invoices. Participates in A&E Meetings, Pre-Bids, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction meetings. Processes Requests for Information, Submittal reviews when necessary and Cost Proposal requests as needed.
Monitoring the Project:
Conducts quality assurance during design and construction including review of project scope, and field observations on projects. Oversees contracts related to quality assurance such as professional services related to materials testing, testing and balancing and equipment commissioning.
Stakeholder and Communications Management:
Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies during the design and construction phases of projects. Coordinates project plans and required utility relocations with private utility companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Required:
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency’s codes and regulations. Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration. Knowledge of computers and project management software programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to negotiate contract change orders. Effective public relations and customer service skills. Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division. Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.