Construction Project Manager 3



Job Details

Construction Project Manager 3
Employer

Pierce County

Salary

$82,674.01 - $106,234.79 Annually

Location

Pierce County, WA

Job Type

Career Service - Full Time

Job Number

18-00153

Department

Facilities Management

Division

Facilities-Construction

Opening Date

04/11/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

(This recruitment may be used to fill regular and/or limited duration vacancies in the future)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED
First consideration will be given to applications received on/or before April 29, 2018

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
 
You will join a team of dedicated professionals working to deliver high quality facility solutions to the citizens of Pierce County.  Facilities Management staff provides attractive, well-maintained, secure, clean, accessible, safe, well-planned and managed environments for Pierce County government, through its Construction, Maintenance, Real Property, Security and Resource Conservation divisions.  Learn more about the Facilities Management Department by visiting our webpage. Of specific note, please read our department principles that guide our work.  

Position Summary

NATURE OF WORK

This is highly professional capital construction work that involves working with a wide range of County client departments from general government, to Corrections and Judicial, to Parks and Recreation. Work includes finding facility solutions to program needs through problem definition, and design development resulting in capital construction.  The construction Project Manager 3 is the highest level in a series.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Lead, facilitate, and plan project management tasks related to the construction and remodel of major building projects.
  • Participate with consultants (e.g., architects, engineers, planners. designers, etc.), facility users, County and building maintenance staff, and other project managers to solve facility problems throughout the design and construction processes.
  • Proactively communicate with building tenants, user departments, and the public regarding overall project status and problems which arise during construction.
  • Present project status reports to the Public, County Council, Executive staff and others in a professional manner.
  • Review plans and specifications in order to conform to all design elements, construction details, use of proper materials and operating performance requirements.  Discuss problems with consultants.
  • Oversee field inspection of all phases and elements of construction projects to ensure bid specifications are met.  Confer with other inspectors and contractors regarding changes in design or methods.  Negotiate and resolve differences in procedure to ensure timely adherence to construction completion.
  • Negotiate and prepare contracts for design and construction.
  • Prepare and process construction change orders and negotiates costs with contractors.  Ensure contract is completed within budget as specified.
  • Solicit quotations and proposals from contractors and consultants.
  • Develop requests for proposals, bids, and contracts; provides management oversight of contracts to ensure compliance with licensing, permits, and insurance requirements.
  • Establish and/or administer guidelines for competitive bidding, administration, and termination of contracts, agreements, and other forms of contractual instruments into which the department may enter.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets and contract expenditures. Review and process monthly progress payment estimates on consultant and contractor completed work.
  • Develop complex cost estimates relative to all areas of facility construction, i.e. site development, structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.
  • Develop and maintain complex, detailed project schedules utilizing Microsoft Project or other similar computer software.
  • Develop and maintain overall project schedules, and coordinate consultant and contractor design and construction schedules and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects effectively to ensure that they integrate with County schedules.
  • Regularly report and provide project status updates to County staff and the public, through written, verbal and web-based systems.
  • Oversee development and ongoing maintenance of CAD system database.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining records and reporting systems per county, state, and federal guidelines, providing for proper quality control.
  • Develop processes and procedures relative to contract/project management.
  • Review contractor requests for payment.  Ensure work is satisfactorily completed before payment is made.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.  To view the complete classification, click here.  

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, project management, business or public administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university; and,
  • Five years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the position. 
  • Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Ability to successfully complete all required Pierce County background investigations including fingerprinting prior to employment.
  • A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment. 

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
 
To be considered for this opportunity please:
  • Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs
  • If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
  • Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need. 
This is a competitive selection process.  Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.  Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.  Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.  Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews. 
 
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.  Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. 
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to ten paid holidays as follows:   


New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Each paid personal holiday accrues on January 1 of each year and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County.  Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses.  Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans.   To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.  This is a supplemental retirement savings program  that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

01
Please describe your highest level of education.
  • Less than High School Diploma
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • HS Diploma/GED + Some college or vocational school
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
02
Is your degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, project management, business or public administration or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I do not have a degree
03
How many years of experience do you have in the construction project management field?
  • None
  • Some experience, less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 or more years
04
Describe your construction project management experience working with stakeholders of diverse viewpoints and priorities. Define the project scope and developed program that led to the full design and construction process resulting in a successfully completed project.
05
How should contract management be used as a tool within the management of a project?
06
Describe your knowledge and experience in managing multiple, concurrent construction and consulting projects. In answering this question, please note the dollar size of the projects, others who worked directly with you, challenges you faced and resolved, your involvement in the planning and execution of projects and the tools you used to initiate, track and close-out projects.

* Required Question

Employer
Pierce County
Address
Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Phone
(253) 798-7480
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

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