Senior Project Manager - Construction
Douglas County School DistrictAbout the role
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Job Posting Title:
Senior Project Manager - Construction
Job Description:
Coordinates all assigned project activities dealing with current and future Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), construction Bond Programs, the District’s critical and emergency needs, and all building modification requests. Oversees assigned construction activities, including but not limited to budgeting, planning, design, and ensuring that the DCSD technical design guidelines are followed. Coordinates and manages all new construction and renovation projects assigned by the Director of Construction. Ensures compliance with all planning and zoning requirements. Manages Construction Project Managers as assigned by the Director of Construction. Oversees quality assurance and transition of warranties from general contractors to the DCSD.Personal vehicle use will be required as sole source of transportation, including but not limited to job site locations. The district will reimburse for mileage above and beyond typical mileage to and from work. The per mileage rate will be set and determined by the Internal Revenue Source (IRS) on an annual basis.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
- Provides supervision to individual team members within the Construction Department.
- Aids in subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination; and makes recommendations for direct reports to next level management for review and approval
- Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies.
ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Assignments may include being in the elements and could include heat, snow, rain, and other weather-related conditions.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds
- Frequent sitting
- Occasional bending, squatting, or standing
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
Report status and variances. Create action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.
Implement project documentation governance aligned with the district requirements.
Demonstrate ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
Identify project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process.
Manage all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual projects and building modifications including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, coordinated and properly logged in KAHUA (district project management software).
Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies.
Conduct standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to end users.
Interface directly with clients/end users to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
Track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.
Manage 3rd party project delivery resources/team (Architects, Engineering, etc.)
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the District’s values.
Manage the flow of project information between the team and the client (s), through regular meetings and written communications.
Lead project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
Implement change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure District approvals, and issue change orders. Assess change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
Work Experience:
Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) | Not Required TwelveApply for this role
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