Manages the design of building and facilities projects, determines required technical characteristics and associated design requirements, provides technical expertise and advice in specialty area to internal and external project staff, directs the preparation of engineering specifications and all drawings, reviews project documents for compliance with specified outcomes, determines the sequencing and scheduling of construction phases, conducts field investigations, directs fields operations, reviews proposals for substantial engineering projects, evaluates bidders technical expertise, adherence to bid requirements, cost and other aspects, recommends contractor to management, established and reviews project objectives and desired end results, resolves technical and/or administrative issues with contractor, approves additions or changes to design based on construction requirements, approves payments to contractors. Is accountable for making sure the processing of Purchase Orders (PO), Various Vendor Blanket (VV) and other Performance related documents for payment including authorizing invoices for payment are done on time and in accordance with Purchasing Department guidelines and state/federal laws; prepares Project Request forms for future funding; establishes and maintains project files, costs, correspondence and related database information, performs administrative and statistical work involved to ensure proper document storage and record keeping; review and prepare award documents.