Project Manager, Facilities Services

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Summary

Facilities Department frequently contracts out work that is beyond the capability or capacity of full-time employees.  The Project Manager of Facilities Services will serve as the front-line, on-site supervisor of all contracted maintenance project work. 

Essential Duties

• Plans, schedules, and supervises Facilities Department projects  
• Assists with preparation of scope of work documents and contract solicitations
• Evaluates bids and proposals
• Oversees and reviews on-site contracted work to ensure safety, quality and completeness standards are being met 
• Works closely with Facilities Department Directors and Coordinators, and the Capital Programs Department, serving as a liaison between schools and contractors to schedule and deconflict work
• Evaluates facility material conditions and makes recommendations regarding priorities for facility and equipment upgrades and repairs  
• Assists the Director of Facilities with special projects, information gathering and preparing reports
• Works closely with Maintenance Shop Coordinators, Supervisors and Foremen, determining whether maintenance needs will be most efficiently, effectively, and economically completed through in-house work or contracted services 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
   

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in in a related field, or equivalent experience (Total of 8 years -2 years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college) or A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Bachelors Degree requirement; Two years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college

Certification/Licensure

None required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in construction or facilities operations and/or maintenance at the management or supervisory level.  Qualifying experience would include construction site supervisor, building maintenance manager, plant engineer, industrial shift supervisor/foreman or equivalent military service positions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
• Understanding of building infrastructure systems
• Able to read and interpret schematic and construction drawings
• Able to use project management software
• Good computer skills, including database creation and management
• Good decision-making and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to present information clearly, concisely and creatively

Working Conditions

• Normal office and school environment
• Construction work site and workshop environments
• Some exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, and/or humidity

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from scaffolds
• Must be able to stand, crouch, and climb to use ladders