Senior Project Manager - Public Service Coordinator II - Repost

Location: Augusta, Maine,None,None

Opening Date: August 26, 2024

Closing Date:  September 10, 2024

Job Class Code: CA29
Grade: 29
Salary: $68,993.60 - $97,635.20/Annually

Position #004501431

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services is seeking candidates for a Senior Project Manager.

Job Description:

This is professional services work in project management, development and design of new buildings and the repair and alteration of existing buildings and structures for incorporation in a long-range building program. Work includes evaluating plans and specifications; negotiating and coordinating architectural/engineering and construction contracts; serving as project contact for other agencies, the public, architects, engineers and contractors who do business with the Bureau; and administering the procurement process for architects, engineers and contractors.  Work is performed under limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Develops design specifications, project plans, schedules, and cost estimates for building construction, alterations, and repairs to existing structures, in order to facilitate quality construction.
• Writes Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services and oversees or monitors interviews and other elements of the selection process for architects and engineers in order to engage the most qualified professionals.
• Conducts and monitors bidding process including recording and evaluating bids and sub-bids in order to make recommendations for award of contracts.
• Writes Invitations for Bids (IFB) and Requests for Proposals (RFP), reviews plans and specifications prepared by others in order to responsibly recommend construction contractors and proposed public improvements projects.
• Negotiates, prepares, approves and researches design and construction documents on behalf of the Division in order to be in conformity with policies, regulations, Rules and Statutes.
• Oversees inspection of facilities and evaluates reports on conditions of same in order to develop and present recommendations.
• Collects data and develops reports in order to recommend capital improvement projects for the statewide capital plan.
• Consults and confers with governmental officials, superintendents of schools, architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, building committees, and in-house staff involved in planning and construction process in order to facilitate planning and construction.
• Develops and maintains records of estimated and actual project costs in order to prepare and evaluate project budgets.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of building construction.
• Knowledge of building construction materials and methods and techniques applicable to the construction and maintenance of buildings.
• Knowledge of considerations and best practices of contracting.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, paperwork, terminology, and core operations.
• Ability to direct and ensure technical and professional associates.
• Ability to understand and interpret project objectives and needs to develop building improvement programs.
• Ability to direct the work of professional consultants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to stay current and understand, discuss, explain, and apply applicable rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and two years’ experience in a construction-related field.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-