FACILITIES PROJECTS MANAGER - 5797
GRADE - 119
PAY RANGE - $74.380.80 - $106,038.40/yr - plus a comprehensive benefits package
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs engineering work in the management of public improvement and building construction projects; performs directly related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:
- Plans, and supervises the development, installation, improvement, and construction of civic projects
- Oversees facilities engineering projects in the design and development of proposed alterations, installations or construction of equipment and facilities, including preparing specifications, and cost estimates;
- Reviews project schedule and fiscal objectives, and takes the appropriate measures to ensure a timely and effective completion;
- Reviews for conformity of plans and specifications with all current national codes and standards;
- Reviews consultant's plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed facility improvements by private contractors;
- Oversees the coordination of procurement, scheduling, and supervision of work by outside contractors, and performs inspections of completed work as required;
- Coordinates new construction and renovation efforts with building programs, including arranging schedules, plans, and guides;
- Develops concepts, designs, and budgets designated City improvement and/or building construction projects, including preparing estimates, and specifications to develop modifications and enhancements to existing facilities;
- Provides technical, past project history and experience to any city project as needed;
- Conducts budget reviews, invoice tracking, and signs off on invoices as needed;
- Completes purchase order follow up; Reviews and processes pay requisitions and invoices;
- Assists with Community Improvement Programs (CIP), inter-department and City Departments on financial matters as needed;
- Supervises and directs the work of other building construction related personnel;
- Provides advice and consultation to departmental personnel, including evaluating complex building construction issues, and determining and taking the appropriate measures to ensure a timely and effective resolution;
- Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and related information in project planning and design, including calculating costs and project feasibility;
- Conducts annual review as needed on projects;
- Coordinates with City Solicitor on execution and enforcement;
- Coordinates with Purchasing for long term contracts and purchase orders;
- Coordinates with contractors, consulting engineers, and other officials to gather and disseminate information, and maintain related records as required;
- Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
- Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
- Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
- Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
- Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
- Performs additional duties as required by the classification.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of civil or mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles, practices, and techniques;
- Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design;
- Substantial knowledge of engineering drafting standards, symbols, and design methods;
- Substantial knowledge of building construction methods, materials, and equipment;
- Ability to operate Auto Cad and Engineering software, including programmable calculators;
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
- Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
- Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
- Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
- Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
- Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
- Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management; or
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with a minor in one of the remaining or a closely related field; or
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture with comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical and civil engineering principles; and
- Three to five years of extensive facilities operations experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- On call status;
- Valid Driver's License;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or related certification preferred.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to produce clear, concise, and quality engineering designs;
- Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computerized equipment and other related equipment;
- Sufficient strength and endurance, with or without reasonable accommodation to lift and carry, through a full range of motion, up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently and 5 pounds consistently;
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to have access to various construction sites throughout the City.