Construction Project Manager

GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Under the general administrative direction of the Capital Projects Manager, manages and oversees all aspects of specific rehabilitation and construction projects, including assist in preparation of rehab and construction grant applications, preparation of rehab and construction budgets and construction staging plans, preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, administration of construction contracts from start to finish; also, manages and oversees Long Range Facilities Renovation and Repair Planning Process.  Supervises and oversees contractors, project foremen, clerks-of-the-works and PPM staff as assigned.

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSIFICATION:

 

Moderately more difficult and complex.  General supervision received.  Responsible for continuity and operation of a number of units.  Responsible for instructing, directing and maintaining work flow of consultants, or providing technical/professional services in a functional area.  Exercises considerable independent judgment.  Decisions made within limits set by organization policy.  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and at least five to seven years related work experience or specialized or technical training which may be obtained in vocational courses or on the job and at least seven years of related work experience.  Comprehensive working knowledge of a specialized and complex subject matter, procedures or practices.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management or related field and five to seven years of related work experience or two years of specialized or technical training which may be obtained in vocational courses or on the job and at least ten years of related work experience.  WSDL and good driving record.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Technical:  Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of building construction and preventative maintenance.  Ability to assess capital improvement and repair and replacement needs.  Working knowledge of building codes, construction specifications, materials and construction methods.  Skill and experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and specifications.

Administrative:  Ability to schedule, coordinates, and monitors multiple tasks for complex construction projects.  Good quantitative, problem solving, organizational, and negotiating skills.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Computer skills including ability to use word processing, project scheduling, and spreadsheet programs.  Ability to work with people with tact and diplomacy.  Ability to negotiate and administer construction contracts.  Experience with GC/CM form of project delivery preferred.

Financial:  Ability to prepare and review estimates for repair, replacements, and capital improvements for renovation and construction projects.  Knowledge of value of engineering constraints.  Ability to prepare and administer construction budgets.  Basic math skills.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

1. Assists in developing the Capital Improvement Plan.

2. Develops capital improvement project budgets with accurate cost estimating, and reconciles and controls project costs within established budget.

3. Oversee all aspects of project design including but not limited to: advertising for and acquisition of consultants, contracting (including negotiation), scheduling, coordination of design work, review of plans and specifications, approval of invoices.

4. Conducts and coordinates all aspects of bidding process through completion of construction contracts. performs and/or oversees bidding process, reviews bids, negotiates and awards contracts.

5. Coordinates all construction activity, conducts on-site construction management, monitors project quality, compliance with specifications, drawings, and environmental issues.  Initiates corrective actions when necessary including enforcement of penalties or debarment of contractor for non-performance.  Works in a team with PPM Construction Coordinator to accomplish successful construction of projects.

6. Responsible for on-time and on-budget delivery of CIP Projects.  Review and approval of all construction change orders.

7. Conducts pre-bid, pre-construction, progress, and project close-out meetings.

8. Coordinates with local jurisdictions relating to code, safety, environmental or related issues.  Obtain building and other permits as required. Close project coordination with PPM Construction Coordinator on all aspects of the design and construction of a CIP Project.

9.  Attends meetings and make reports to the PPM Board, PPM Historical Commission and other bodies as needed.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

 

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional

journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

 

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Word processing, Spreadsheets, General Ledger, Internet software, E-mail, Inventory, Database software.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no employee supervisory responsibilities; however, this position may direct and oversee a number of contractors and PPM Construction Coordinator.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands describer here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift up to 25 pounds.  Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

 

The Pike Place Market PDA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.