CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GENERAL SUMMARY
This position provides management and oversight of small and large construction projects from design through construction, closeout and warranty. Assists with planning and coordinating all phases of construction projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Associate degree in an Architectural, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or closely related field. Bachelor degree preferred.
- Five years of increasingly responsible work experience on construction projects and experience in managing large, complex projects. Public Works experience preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Comprehensive knowledge of project management techniques.
- Skill in managing, organizing and tracking simultaneous, multifaceted projects.
- Knowledge of all building/construction trades.
- Knowledge of site construction process, inspections, and reporting.
- Knowledge of construction site safety codes and standards.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans, construction drawings and specifications.
- Ability to identify and negotiate contract changes.
- Skill in preparing construction project schedule, and utilizing project scheduling software.
- Knowledge of regulations, laws and ordinances, codes, and standards applicable to public building projects.
- Skill in computer operations and spreadsheet design desirable.
- Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to manage and monitor schedules and cost control.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and complete assignments within established timelines.
- Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively.
- Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible.
- Ability to work within difficult and sometimes unflexible deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff, community groups, contractors, consultants, architects, and the public in a multicultural community.
Licenses/Special Requirements - Valid Washington State driver's license and access to personal transportation.
- Required to be on-call during construction projects and public hearings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Manages capital construction projects; ensures that projects are completed in accordance with plans, drawings, specifications, and District standards.
- Reviews architectural plans, construction drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimates prepared by project consultants to ensure compliance with District requirements and standards. Assists with planning and bidding public works construction projects.
- Develops project documentation for minor construction projects; puts projects out for bid.
- Serves as District contact with construction contractor; attends construction and other project related meetings.
- Coordinates, inspects, and monitors construction activities for assigned construction projects; completes and submits daily reports; identifies construction deficiencies and inadequacies, and documents requests for corrective actions.
- Identifies potential modifications to projects and coordinates change orders between District and contractor.
- Inspects completed construction and recommends final acceptance. Prepares punch lists of work to be done by contractors, to interface with architect's punch list; maintains up-to-date surveillance of punch list items.
- Performs warranty follow-up and related activities. Coordinates with architects and responsible contractors to ensure proper completion of warranty work; ensures that the District receives all operations and maintenance manuals, "as-built" drawings, warranties, and certifications required by the project specifications.
- Provides liaison with principals, program managers, teachers, custodian engineers, other District staff, and community groups as needed.
- Assists with and develops presentations for Construction and Planning office.
- Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of this position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Assistant Director of Construction.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to manage multiple, simultaneous new construction and renovation projects; experience frequent interruptions; required to think logically and creatively; requires mental concentration; requires flexibility, adaptability, individual initiative and teamwork; required to represent the District; required to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; required to work effectively in a multicultural community; may be required to work a flexible schedule; required to travel to various construction sites; required to work at construction site; requires safety awareness on construction sites; required to inspect sites during various phases of construction where access will be limited and may require climbing onto ladders, roofs and scaffolds or traveling on material hoists; required to work around heavy machinery; may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and high noise level; required to wear protective clothing or devices; required to work outdoors in inclement weather and at heights; may be required to lift construction materials weighing up to 50 pounds; required to work beyond the regular work-day/work-week during heavy construction periods.
UNIT AFFILIATION
This is a non-union, Manager Level 1, exempt position.
CONDITIONS The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Note: Position is funded by the 2019 Bond Issue.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time (8 hours per day), full-year (260 days a year) position.
WAGES AND BENEFITS
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Salaries/Wages - $133,628.00/annual salary
Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off or Vacation
Paid Holidays
Other Compensation
Application Procedure:
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
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