Pierce County
Construction Project Manager 3
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
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 DEPARTMENTYou 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.
- 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.
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.
- Employer
- Pierce County
- Phone
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(253) 798-7480
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250 - Website
- http://www.piercecountywa.org/jobs
- Address
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Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
- Employer
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 798-7480
- Website
- http://www.piercecountywa.org/jobs
- Address
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Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
- Construction Project Manager 3 Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Please describe your highest level of education.
- * QUESTION 2
- Is your degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, project management, business or public administration or a closely related field?
- * QUESTION 3
- How many years of experience do you have in the construction project management field?
- * QUESTION 4
- 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.
- * QUESTION 5
- How should contract management be used as a tool within the management of a project?
- * QUESTION 6
- 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