BGS Buildings Project Manager IV

State of Vermont•Calais, VT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Buildings and General Services is seeking a Buildings Project Manager for its Design and Construction Division. The position manages all phases of building construction projects of varying sizes and complexity, including repairs, renovations, and new construction. The manager oversees all aspects of assigned projects, from inception through construction, and coordinates with stakeholders and building tenants. Duties also include testifying before legislative committees, hiring and overseeing outside engineering and architecture consultants, bidding projects, and providing construction oversight. The position assists the Operations and Maintenance Division with smaller projects, which may include in-house design. It also assists the Design and Construction Program Chief with technical reviews, vendor evaluations, design guidelines, standard specifications, and procedures. The ideal candidate has experience related to construction project management, capital improvement, maintenance, design, and/or construction oversight. Candidates should be organized, able to work independently, and able to prioritize and maintain a diverse workload. Applicants with construction project experience and an interest in construction project management will be considered. Work is primarily office-based, with regular field visits to project sites. The division permits telework from a productive home office up to two days per week after one year of satisfactory service. Duties may include travel to challenging operational facilities, public meetings, and public speaking.

Requirements

Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect; OR a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field and at least four years of experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, or construction supervision on multidisciplinary commercial or industrial projects; OR an associate degree in one of those fields and at least six years of such experience; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and at least ten years of such experience, including at least one year of construction supervision on multidisciplinary commercial or industrial projects.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to prioritize and maintain a diverse workload.
Private means of transportation must be available for required travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience associated with construction project management, capital improvement, maintenance, design, and/or construction oversight.
Construction project experience and a desire to focus on construction project management.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of building construction projects, including repairs, renovations, and new construction.
Manage all aspects of assigned projects, from project inception through construction.
Testify before legislative committees.
Hire and oversee outside consultant engineers and architects.
Bid projects and oversee construction.
Communicate with stakeholders and coordinate with building tenants.
Assist the Operations and Maintenance Division with smaller projects, which may include in-house design.
Assist the Design and Construction Program Chief with technical reviews, vendor evaluations, design guidelines, standard specifications, and procedures.
Represent the Department at public meetings when required.

Benefits

80% of the State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
State defined benefit pension plan
Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low-cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program