Building Services Project Manager / Project Manager, Senior

The Building Services Project Manager performs complex professional and administrative project management work for new construction, remodeling, and general facility improvement projects for County buildings.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Paid work experience delivering facility new build, remodel, or modification projects
• Paid work experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams including architects and engineers through all phases of design
• Paid work experience in interpreting complex architectural and engineering drawings and specifications with an ability to identify design inconsistencies or constructability issues
• Paid work experience in managing construction budgets and schedules
• Paid work experience working with or for a government agency on facility construction projects

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS: Monday- Friday from 8:00 am- 4:30 pm. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:$72,675.20-$85,914.40Annually This position may be hired at theBuilding Services Project Manager, Senior level, depending on qualifications

E-Verify Participation:Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
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The Building Services Project Manager performs complex professional and administrative project management work for new construction, remodeling, and general facility improvement projects for County buildings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning or a directly related field and two years of full-time work experience in building or construction project management; a directly-related internship may be applied towards required work experience, or equivalent. Must have and maintain a valid class D driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certification as a State Building Official and commercial or construction project management work experience is highly desirable.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
•Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;
•Demonstrates knowledge of current methods, practices and techniques of building design; state and federal policy and guidelines for historic preservation;
•Demonstrates knowledge of relevant Computer Aided Drafting (Auto CAD) system and work order system administration;
•Demonstrates knowledge of planning the operations and maintenance of building systems;
•Demonstrates knowledge of hardware and software for construction management programs;
•Demonstrates knowledge of plan, design, and computation preparation;
•Demonstrates ability to quickly recognize errors or deficiencies during construction and quickly corrects problems and omissions;
•Demonstrates knowledge of construction and remodeling inspection techniques and rules;
•Demonstrates knowledge of building plans and specifications and local and state codes;
•Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications; and
•Demonstrates ability to develop and implement County facilities programs.

Plan, coordinate, oversee and direct major facility construction projects:
•Manage construction contracts, negotiates contract fees
•Prepare project cost estimates,
•Create the design and layout for small or minor projects;
•Write request for proposals and send to potential project vendors;
•Recommend selection of contract vendors;
•Perform code and contract compliance inspection for projects involving County-wide facilities construction, renovation and remodeling, including structural and non-structural plan review and field inspection of construction and remodeling work;
•Collaborate with County departments and Building Services Manager to coordinate remodeling and new construction projects;
•Evaluate needs and prepares feasibility studies;
•Develop communication strategies to notify public/employees about construction progress and impacts;
•Provide technical assistance in facilities construction and remodeling to other departments in providing cost estimates, direction and coordination of projects;
•Provide construction expertise and assists the Building Services Manager in development of capital programs and budgets for facility improvements;
•Manage specialized engineering and technical projects using staff and/or outside contractors;
•Develops design criteria, sketches and schematic drawings, specifications, and details necessary to accomplish the required tasks for special projects;
•Coordinate design work with Building Services Manager as appropriate; and
•Coordinate and manage special construction or restoration projects for the Historic Courthouse to ensure compatibility and authenticity to the historic building.

Ensure safety standards and compliance:
•Coordinate departmental compliance efforts (Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) program, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements);
•Recommend department policies and procedures for safety
•Coordinate staff safety training;
•Serve as department liaison to the County's Safety Committee.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires a variable blend of office and field physical requirements with lifting up to 25 pounds intermittently to perform field work. The incumbent operates machines and equipment including, but not limited to: computers, calculators, telephone, copy machine/fax/scanner, ladders, lifts, pallet jacks and hand tools, etc. Work includes walking in construction areas and intermittently climbing ladders to view work.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The Senior Building Services Project Manager drives on a regular basis, sometimes in inclement weather and works 65% of the time in the field and 35% in the office.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.