Facilities Engineering Assistant Manager
Nebraska StateAbout the role
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33
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Job Description:
JOB DUTIES:
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and controls construction, capital improvements, maintenance, and repair projects for an agency.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications/blueprints for construction projects and determines scope of work, making field measurements and preparing cost estimates. Estimates labor, time, and materials for projects.
• Supervise, assign, and review work performance and/or products of staff with established standards to determine employee production levels and training needs and to recommend appropriate personnel actions.
• Coordinates and directs the development of capital construction projects, coordinating with agency staff, directing the consultant and contractors’ activities, and approve payment for work performed to ensure contract compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of budget for capital construction, renovation, and other projects by preparing cost estimates and schedules for approval and monitors expenditures during the projects life to control costs and expenditures.
• Maintains adequate records to sufficiently describe the work performed and to distribute such documentation as applicable.
• Travel will be required.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
• The opportunity to travel and work in beautiful State Recreation and Wildlife Management Areas, State Trails, and State Fish Hatcheries across the state.
• Comprehensive benefits package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school in Engineering, Architecture or construction and extensive experience in construction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Budget development; personnel management; contract law; architectural/engineering principles and practices; bidding regulations and procedures; various building codes.
- Coordinate various multi-trade functions working on a single project; communicate clearly both orally and in writing; plan, assign and supervise the work of others; document and maintain records.
- Develop and monitor contracts for construction projects; establish and maintain good working relationships; identify problem areas; develop solutions; coordinate corrective actions; estimate costs; present technical information to others; negotiate; train others; develop and read blueprints, contracts, and specifications; use various computer systems, surveying and drafting equipment.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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