PROJECT MANAGER 2

Job Summary

This position is located at the Department of Transportation within the Maintenance and Asset Management Division, Architecture Section in Carson City. Under the general direction of the Project Manager 3, the Project Manager 2 responsibilities are to perform professional services in planning, coordinating, designing, directing, and managing the activities of capitol improvement programs (CIP) and construction projects. Incumbents will assist with the overall management of the statewide CIP. Incumbents will research capital requests and make recommendations: will develop and modify design concepts, produce original architectural/engineering plans, specifications, schedules, construction documents and act as the registrant in responsible charge over the production of original construction documentation by staff. Incumbents will determine cost estimates and budgets, and negotiate reviews, as appropriate. Incumbents will develop professional services and construction contracts, agreements, manage design consultant teams, review consultant work for accuracy and code-compliance; submit original and consultant plans to Federal, State, and local agencies to obtain permits; and act as Nevada Department of Transportation's liaison to other departments, agencies, consultants, contractors, and developers. Incumbents will perform construction management functions, including administrative oversight, fiscal management, reviewing and approving change orders, and progress payments of construction contracts.

Essential Qualifications

Licensure as an Architect or as a Professional Engineer. Two years of the experience required for licensure must have included coordinating major construction projects and/or capital improvement programs involving the construction of public buildings, office complexes, and other structures.

Job Duties

Coordinate the development of capital improvement projects and provide in-house architectural or engineering services as licensure allows; conduct meetings with agency representatives to develop project parameters, inspect existing sites and/or facilities, evaluate the condition of structures, obtain necessary data to prioritize agency needs and develop the scope of work; determine if construction requests are considered a capital improvement or agency project; develop descriptions and formal cost estimates for funding and prepare recommendations for funding approval. Coordinate the use of outside consultants by preparing and submitting project descriptions for review and solicitation by private architectural and engineering firms for the design and engineering of construction projects; negotiate fees and prepare consultant agreements; evaluate written proposals, conduct interviews and recommend the selection of firms based on qualifications, scope of work, proposal and time frame for project completion; prepare and submit final agreements and contracts for review. As professional licensure allows, perform architectural design for in-house projects involving the generation of site plans, floor plans, building sections, exterior elevations and detail drawings which include the building concept and special requirements covering structural, mechanical and electrical systems, or perform engineering design which includes preparing sketches and details, supervising drafting, checking final construction drawings, preparing written technical specifications and preparing calculations as required to substantiate designs; ensure construction plans meet local government zoning requirements as well as federal and State requirements. Manage projects during the design phase by performing regular design reviews, and work with agencies, private contractors and section staff to prepare final construction plans and specifications; conduct final plan reviews to ensure design requirements, agency needs, and federal and State requirements are met; resolve discrepancies and ensure that final revisions are completed prior to the construction phase. Coordinate and manage the construction bid process by preparing materials for the bid package, advertising projects for bid, and processing necessary documentation; review bids, conduct preliminary bid meetings, negotiate construction contracts, and finalize bid awards. Work with outside consultants, contractors, code officials and inspectors to resolve problems and/or provide clarification of contract documents and building requirements. Review and evaluate progress schedules essential to the programming and administration of contracts; submit progress reports during the term of the contract and advise management on problems which may affect completion of the contract or performance of the work; review and evaluate sample tests, material certifications, reports, shop drawings and descriptive data submitted by contractors for compliance with special, general and technical provisions of the contract; ensure that requested changes and additions are allowable and practical, that funds are available and that the proposed work is within the contract scope; collect data and make formal reports, informational reports and recommendations to other Project Managers and management. Participate in the final inspection of completed projects and ensure final provisions of the construction contract are met; verify that the drawings are produced and filed in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and that the construction project has been legally terminated prior to being assigned over to the responsible agency. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general direction, incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept as a licensed architect or engineer. This level is distinguished from the Project Manager I by professional licensure and authority over major design projects and/or capital improvement programs such as those involving the design of public buildings, office complexes and major structures. Work requires the application of a wide range of architectural and engineering principles and practices as well as considerable judgment and independent decision making.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Detailed knowledge of: requirements and application of pertinent building codes; complex architectural and/or engineering design and safety code requirements; contract administration including cost estimating, laws, specifications, and architectural and/or engineering practices; preparation of architectural and/or engineering drawings and specifications; construction practices to ensure the implementation of all aspects of the design and construction of a project. Working knowledge of: construction management techniques. Ability to: design a wide variety of structures under varying conditions; develop and produce architectural and/or engineering designs, working drawings and detailed specifications; develop and design complex architectural and/or engineering drawings; manage complex construction projects; and all knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower level.