Facilities Project Manager

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County of Nevada, CA November, 2007

FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to manage the County’s facility capital and maintenance improvement projects; to coordinate the major renovation and replacement of present facilities; to coordinate site selection, development, space needs studies, design criteria, architectural services and construction management; and to perform other related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This single position, professional level classification works independently in the performance of daily assignments. Incumbents are expected to be knowledgeable in construction management, cost projections, construction cost accounting, project planning techniques such as CPM (Construction Project Management), design criteria for government buildings, space utilization, development of CAD drawings, architectural plans and specifications, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements, lead and asbestos mitigation, and public project bidding.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Essential:

· Analyzes County facilities and recommends capital improvement and maintenance projects

· Reviews and analyzes requests for capital improvements

· Reviews department requests for space needs and recommends solutions

· Prepares reports and agenda items and presents projects to the Board of Supervisors

· Works with appropriate parties to develop design criteria for new or remodeled facilities

· Assists in the selection/supervision of architects and design consultants and the selection and qualification of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder

· Prepares or coordinates preparation of plans, specifications, construction documents, instructions to bidders and project addenda for capital and maintenance projects

· Performs project management services on behalf of the County

· Assists with the preparation of the department budget

· Researches utility/energy consumption issues and recommends strategies

· Reviews County facilities and services for compliance with all laws and regulations and acts as primary contact for compliance issues

· Responsible for card access and security cameras operations

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

· Local and state contract and procurement regulations, procedures and practices

· Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association requirements, Cal OSHA, ADA, health and other codes normally applied to construction projects

· Blueprints, schematics, architectural details, sections and other drafting techniques

Skill in:

· Microsoft Word processing, spreadsheets, MS Projects and AutoCAD applications

· Interpreting blueprints, schematics, architectural details, sections and other drafting techniques

· Coordinating tasks, meeting deadlines and following assignments through to completion

· Writing technical specifications and addenda for contract packages

· Planning and organizing work and setting schedules

· Conducting field inspections to determine compliance with contract requirements

· Analyzing information to determine solutions to complex problems

· Writing clear and concise technical reports and correspondence

· Communicating, orally and in writing

· Effectively monitoring construction costs

· Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology from an accredited college or university; OR 8 years of directly related experience in at least one of the disciplines normally used in construction or remodel of commercial buildings such as those found in the county inventory. In addition to either a Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of experience, a minimum of five (5) years experience as a construction project manager on projects similar to those of county buildings, is required.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings. Mobility to climb ladders and stairs, and to reach, bend and grasp. Manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders (binders, manuals, etc.). Vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen, hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.

Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

Other Requirements:

This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

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