Facilities Project Manager - Restricted Funds (4668-06)

Facilities Project Manager - Restricted Funds 4668-06

Your Benefits

Working for Hamilton County

Starting Salary: $67,875

Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays

Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Earned Personal Days and Paid Parental Leave

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System

• 14 Employer Contribution
• A defined benefit option

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical HRA
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Wellness Incentives
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
• Expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources

Summary of Job Duties

Functions as Project Manager - for projects being funded by Restricted Funds, Tax Levies, and/or Grants, that require special regulatory and contract provisions assigned to the Department of County Facilities.

Managing Construction of Capital Improvement CIP and Capital Maintenance CMP Projects

• Directs and manages the design team, including architects, engineers, and/or construction managers
• Schedules projects
• Prepares resolutions and advertisements
• Provides daily contract administration and on-site observation of contractors to verify work complies with contract
• Assists with development of bid packages
• Reviews and approves negotiates and makes recommendations regarding professional consultants
• Serves as chairperson of committee for the selection of consultants
• Travels to and attends all project meetings
• Represents department at Commissioners meetings
• Serves as owners representative with contractors, architects, and engineers
• Monitors and controls expenditures
• Approves and processes invoices for consultants and pay requests for trade contractors
• Oversees the general operation of approved projects
• Protects owners interest
• Assists and advises other departments with respect to approved project inquiries and issues
• Resolves differences and formulates corrective action
• Ensures work is completed in accordance with approved plans and specifications
• Provides direction and ensures work complies with established County and State policies and procedures
• Prepares and submits contracts for Board approval
• Assists Assistant Director in preparation of CIP budget
• May coordinate new and remodel construction-related projects
• Plans coordinates and executes at multiple administrative levels project documentation and record review
• Confers with Senior Project Manager, Assistant Director, Elected and Appointed Officials, Department Heads, Chief Deputies, and others regarding projects and space needs
• Analyzes projects to include reports, Gantt chart, financial forecasting, and CIP budgeting
• Works in partnership with other management team members in scheduling and supervising CIP projects

Responsibilities

• Maintains budget for assigned projects
• Prepares monthly reports, including reviews payment request for compliance with contracts
• Evaluates and recommends changes
• Reports job status, prevailing wage, records, etc.
• Reviews professional and trade contracts with legal counsel
• Reviews existing facilities to ensure mechanical system operations meet requirements and specifications
• Meets with department heads to define user needs
• Identifies building and facility maintenance needs
• Coordinates the replacement of existing mechanical and electrical equipment
• Develops preventative maintenance schedules
• Meets throughout project design phases with mechanical consultants to review HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other related systems
• Provides advice regarding the development of mechanical systems to ensure specified mechanical system design meets county requirements
• Serves as owners representative, reviews contractors submissions, ensures installations conform to specifications
• Reviews and researches contract documents as to applicability and ability to implement restorations and/or building modifications within current physical and operations necessities
• Facilitates in-depth and detailed administration of assigned project
• Approves, accepts, or declines work based on contract documents
• Directs and manages Project Team
• Chairs and facilitates Pre-Bid Award and Job Progress Meetings
• Plans projects with in-house Building Trades and outside contractors
• Schedules work, prioritizes project work, provides direction, and ensures work complies with established County and State policies and procedures
• Prepares and submits contracts for Board approval
• Oversees and inspects construction and repair work in progress to ensure quality of workmanship, compliance with codes, and adherence to working drawings
• Ensures cost-effective, efficient, responsive, and quality work delivering optimum customer service

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 2 years of experience
• The above may be substituted by equivalent combinations of education and experience, indicating a thorough knowledge of management practices, facilities management, mechanical engineering practices, construction management, and a demonstrable ability to apply management principles to practical work situations
• Valid drivers license issued by the state of residency
• Demonstrable physical fitness and ability to obtain access to required work sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Project Manager (CPM)
• Building Operations Certification
• LEED AP Certification
• Member of or eligible for Prof. Assoc. Cert., e.g., Proj Mngmt Institute

Position Specific Qualifications

• Meet maximum weight requirements for ladders, personal fall protection equipment, and aerial lifts
• Maximum lbs. include man and tools
• Type 1A Extra Heavy Duty Industrial Ladder" - maximum capacity of 300 lbs.
• Type 1AA Special Duty Industrial Ladder" - maximum capacity of 375 lbs.
• Most personnel fall arrest equipment, full-body harness & lanyards, is labeled with a capacity limit of 310 lbs.
• Single Man Lifts - 300-350 lbs.

Work Location and Hours

• 1000 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
• Deadline to Apply: Until Filled

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We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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