Building Fund Project Manager

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is temporary and will be inactivated once the district Building Fund projects have been completed, currently anticipated by June 30, 2030. Under the direction of the Executive Director for Building Fund or designee, the Project Manager is responsible for simultaneously managing multiple construction, and various remodel / renovation bond projects for the district. The role assists the Executive Director and appropriate district stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with contractually defined scopes and district quality standards, while working around academic schedules to ensure the least impact on student learning. The Project Manager also ensures all work conforms to Federal, State, County, and City regulations, including Americans with Disabilities Act and Environmental Protection Agency requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
3-5 Years Experience in Construction Management Work in Commercial Application
3-5 Years Experience in Bidding and Contract Negotiation
3-5 Years Experience in Budget Management
Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles
Ability to collaborate with colleagues in a professional manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school and district personnel and members of the public
Ability to interpret and evaluate obscure/vague information in the development of new solutions for complex technical problems
Ability to meet physical demands
Ability to prepare drawings and specifications for small construction projects
Ability to think and organize sequentially
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to work to resolve conflicts in an atmosphere of mutual respect
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Thorough knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling
Thorough knowledge of construction, energy management, and sustainable design
Thorough knowledge of health, safety, and playground regulations and requirements
Thorough knowledge of International Building Codes, ADA, State, County, and City requirements

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng, M.Ed, M.S.W., M.B.A., M.L.S.)
Experience with design, planning, and management of school construction projects
5+ Years Commercial Construction Management Experience
Program Management Professional - Project Management Institute
LEED Accredited Professional - Green Building Certification Institute

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Arranges and coordinates construction observation and materials testing with independent testing agencies
Assists in the development of Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and Request for Information (RFI) as a technical expert
Assists in the planning, coordinating, and packaging, of goods and services to maximize volume pricing whenever possible
Assists the district with the development of sustainability goals, objectives, and initiatives
Assists with project environmental conditions, such as hazardous materials, asbestos, lead, stormwater, dust, noise, and erosion control
Attends design review meetings to provide comments
Attends final inspections and re-inspections with architect, consultants, and contractors
Conducts pre-construction conferences and participates in weekly construction project meetings with architect and contractors
Coordinates check-out and operations of new equipment and systems, attends building systems start-up, maintenance training, receives as-built documents and Certificate of Occupancy, issues Letter of Acceptance, establishes and enforces warranty procedures and contacts, advertises and approves contractor final payment, and directs warranty period activities
Coordinates construction activities and schedules work as needed, with affected departments / sites
Coordinates the move out and the move in of school occupants and resources
Coordinates the owner furnished equipment installations with district staff and the contractor's construction activities
Coordinates the resolution of warranty issues and initiates the required 11-month and 22-month inspection with architect, consultants, and contractors
Coordinates the work of architects, engineers, and other professional consultants during the planning, programming, and design phases of new building and renovation projects
Develops project scope, determines appropriate method for accomplishment, and prepares project request packages for approval
Ensures security, safety, cleanliness, and maintenance of district facilities in cooperation with appropriate district staff
Establishes cost estimating relationships with contracted consultants, historical costs, estimating manuals, and contractor bids and proposals
Establishes procedures, techniques, and reports for monitoring budget cost controls
Manages and administers construction contracts to include review and approval of contractor and consultant payment applications, change orders, and requests for substitution
Manages multiple projects simultaneously, as assigned
Manages project budget and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Measures resources consumed, project status and milestones, and for comparing actual activity / measurements to project projections
Monitors project control activities including construction schedule, project costs, construction document interpretations, project submittals, and shop drawings
Monitors the performance of architects, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers and evaluates at the conclusion of the project
Oversees and maintains up-to-date facilities blueprints, electronic files, drawings, site maps, photographs and manuals
Oversees contract close-out activities
Reviews as-built information for accuracy
Reviews design documents prior to the bidding phase
Reviews plans, specifications, and other contract documents to ensure compliance with the district's educational and technical specifications
Reviews the construction sequencing schedules to coincide with educational activities
Reviews, updates, and interprets the district's technical and educational specifications
Serves as a quality assurance evaluator to ensure appropriate construction standards; completes projects in accordance with applicable building codes, regulations, guidelines, etc.
Solicits bid proposals from vendors and contractors, as appropriate
Visits job sites and ensures compliance with the standards