FACILITIES PROJECTS MANAGER - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

Facilities Projects Manager - Dept. of Public Works

Pay Range - $72,905.71 - $103,946.11 / Salary - 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.