Senior Project Manager - Design and Construction

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Join our Team as a Senior Project Manager - Design & Construction 

Salary Range:  $95,680 to $111,467 

The City of Olathe’s Facilities Division is currently accepting applications for the Senior Design & Construction Project Manager position. As a key player in our organization, the Senior Design & Construction Project Manager is at the forefront of planning, directing and managing the complete lifecycle of City buildings, capital improvement projects, and remodel/rehabilitation endeavors. This position interacts frequently with the City’s Executive Team and City Council to deliver exciting and innovative facilities for the citizens and employees of the City of Olathe; recent examples include the new Downtown Library, the almost completed Police Headquarters and Olathe’s Fire Station #8. 

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for project management of over $90 million of planned, vertical construction over the next five years (2024-2028 CIP).  This position is an integral part of our team, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the utmost satisfaction of our end-users. 

To learn more about the City of Olathe’s Budget Book and Capital Improvements Program click here.  

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If selected for this position, you must successfully pass an extensive criminal background check. 

The City of Olathe is a great place to work.  We’re “Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service.”  If you’re interested in a career where you can make an impact on the community, apply today.   

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Senior Design & Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing activities for the planning, design, construction, and close-out of new City building improvement projects and remodel/rehabilitation projects. This work includes determining construction delivery method, selecting consultants and contractors, and developing and negotiating contracts. They work within the Facilities division of the Infrastructure Focus Area and have responsibilities for planning, managing, and overseeing the activities and projects of assigned project management staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and comprehensive project management throughout design, pre-construction, construction, and close-out phases for all new City building improvement projects and remodel/rehabilitation projects.

• Plans, leads, and manages all work related to the programming, planning, design, and construction of all City building improvement and remodel/rehabilitation projects, including project scope definition, building development, scheduling, close-out, and warranty phase activities.

• Provides project leadership and collaborates with City department managers and key City project team representatives throughout aspects of project planning, design, construction, and close-out.

• Researches various construction delivery methods and contract models available, and advises City staff, City management, and City Council on the appropriate delivery method for a specific project.

• Develops RFQs/RFPs for solicitation of design services and construction servic