Construction Project Manager

Perform a wide variety of professional project management duties for facility renovation and new facility construction projects including professional and technical engineering, architectural or landscape architectural services and activities, construction management, capital project fiscal planning, project planning, design, plan check, inspection, and project budget and scheduling for multiple projects; direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate a variety of projects as assigned, which may include facility maintenance, building renovations and remodeling, and energy conservation; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

1. Assume management and supervisory responsibility for professional and technical architectural or landscape architectural services and activities, construction management, capital project fiscal planning, project planning, design, plan check, inspection, project budgets and scheduling for multiple projects.
2. Serve as project manager for assigned capital projects.
3. Participate in inspection and construction administrative services for assigned (CIP) capital improvement projects.
4. Plan, direct, coordinate, assign, review and evaluate the work activities, products, methods and procedures of staff and consultants responsible for performing a wide variety of multiple professional and technical renovations and new development of capital projects.
5. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
6. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend within departmental policy, appropriate services and staffing levels.
7. Ensure proper energy conservation methods are identified and enforced within assigned facilities.
8. Oversee the administration of landscape maintenance contracts; ensure compliance with contract standards and specifications.
9. Maintain facilities in compliance with applicable regulations; oversee the inspection and evaluation of major and minor equipment repair and/or preventive maintenance requirements.
10. Coordinate the maintenance and repair of all systems such as HVAC, communications and utility systems.
11.  Maintain compliance of all unified code standards, including ADA.
12. Serve as the primary liaison with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies, for all assigned projects; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
13. Assist in managing and coordinating the maintenance of construction project facilities, including facility maintenance, energy conservation, and security systems maintenance and user agency related activities.
14. Develop project status reports, construction and design schedules, analysis sheets; estimate project construction costs and/or allowable construction costs, and develop budget sheets.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the applicable field (facility operations and maintenance, building design and construction, etc.)
2. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.  

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture; and

Six (6) years experience in any combination of the following areas:

• facility construction
• architectural design/construction
• landscape architecture
• design/construction or capital project management; and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. 

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Environmental:
Office, field and construction environment; exposure to computer screens; occasional exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions and work around heavy construction equipment; when assigned to cultural services may have exposure to animals, zoo environment.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.