Facilities Project Manager - Restricted Funds (4877-06R)

Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Id: 4877-06R # of Openings: 1 Your Benefits Working for Hamilton County! 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 which includes 14% Employer Contribution and 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, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More! Summary of Job Duties: Functions as Project Manager – for projects being funded by Restricted Funds, Tax Levies, and/or Grants the require special regulatory and contract provisions that are assigned to the Department of County Facilities, managing construction of Capital Improvement (CIP) and Capital Maintenance (CMP) projects with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $20 million (e.g., directs and manages the design team, this includes architects, engineers and/or construction managers, schedules projects, prepares resolutions and advertisements, providing daily contract administration/onsite observation of contractors to verify work complies with contract; assists with development of bid packages; reviews, approves, negotiates and makes recommendations regarding professional consultants, including determining which consultants will be needed for the project and writing proposals, serving as chairperson of committee for the selection of consultants, etc.; travels to and attend all project meetings; represents department at Commissioners meetings; serves as owner’s 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 owner’s 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. Maintains budget for assigned projects; prepares monthly reports (e.g., 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; ensures mechanical system operations meet requirement and specifications; meets with department heads to define user’s 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; ensure specified mechanical system design meets county requirements; serves as owners representative; reviews contractor’s 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 and to be able to facilitate in-depth and detailedadministration of assigned project; approves, accepts or declines work based on contract documents; directs and manages Project Team, chairs/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 insure quality of workmanship, compliance with codes and adherence to working drawings; ensures cost effective, efficient, responsive, quality work, delivering optimum customer service. Maintains a level of personal professional development to stay abreast with the changing means and methods environment in the facilities Project Management area, especially accenting the restoration and construction fields; manages and has responsibility to comply with the Ohio revised Code 4115 guidelines for Prevailing Wage Projects and the Davis Bacon Act; acts as Prevailing Wage Coordinator as assigned on projects. Maintains various records reflecting status of all projects, problems encountered and other related information; informs Senior Project Manger of work projects and contracts status on a weekly basis; prepares reports; develops bid packages for professional contracts and services; reviews, approved, negotiates and makes recommendations regarding professional services; monitors service contracts. May be on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for assigned projects, and twenty-four hours a day for one week per month for the entire Department Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Completes special projects and performs related duties as required as assigned. Hazardous Working Conditions May stand for long periods of time, lift heavy objects, and work in uncomfortably hot or cold environments, in awkward and cramped positions, or on ladders; could require working outdoors and be subject to inclement weather; lift up to 50 lbs without material handling device; ability to use and wear personal protective equipment: half-face respirators/dust mask, safety glasses, body harness for fall protection, arc flash clothing level two protection (hard hat, Class 2 gloves/leather, face shield, neck protector, coveralls), fire rated long sleeve shirts, earplugs/muffs and hand protection. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration or related field 2 years experience The above may be substituted by equivalent combinations of education and experience which indicates 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 driver's 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: Be part of our Team! 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. We are a second-chance employerand a recovery friendly workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hamilton County, Ohio