FACILITIES PROJECTS MANAGER DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

FACILITIES PROJECTS MANAGER - 5797

GRADE - 119

PAY RANGE - $74.380.80 - $106038.40/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 consultants 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 Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management; or
• A Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Drivers 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.

Required Experience:

Manager