Capital Improvement Projects Manager I - Project Design & Construction
About The Position
The Project Design & Construction Department is seeking a project manager to oversee capital improvement projects of varying types and complexity, from initial design through construction completion. Projects range from localized enhancements to large-scale phased improvements and are intended to improve quality of life in the County while ensuring responsible use of public funds. The manager collaborates with County districts and departments to keep projects within designated budgets, manage contracts with designers, engineers, contractors, and sub-consultants, and ensure projects meet intended specifications and County standards. The position also requires accurate, ongoing project reporting and forecasting. This is an unclassified position exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. The position may directly supervise technical and administrative staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning and development, construction, or a related field defined by the department head, plus four years of experience working as a project manager on a variety of complex projects; OR four years with Pima County in a Capital Improvement Specialist or closely related position as determined by the department head. Relevant education and/or experience from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
- A valid driver license is required at application; a valid Arizona driver license is required at appointment.
- Must be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review and obtain Fleet Services approval to operate County vehicles.
- Successful candidates must complete the County’s post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or a related field, and professional registration in an engineering or architectural discipline.
- At least five years of experience managing contractors, specifically on large-scale projects.
- Experience with or knowledge of reading, understanding, and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
- Recent experience, within the last five years, using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), GIS/ESRI, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam for commenting and markup, and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.
Responsibilities
- Develop, clarify, and manage complex capital projects.
- Define project scope and identify contract deliverables needed to achieve project outcomes.
- Manage project activities to meet requirements on time and within budget.
- Identify resources, assemble project teams, assign responsibilities, and establish timeframes for project activities and deliverables.
- Assist with developing professional services contracts.
- Monitor consultants and contractors to ensure contracted deliverables are received and performance standards are met.
- Develop project costs and monitor expenditures to keep projects on time and within budget.
- Ensure projects are compatible and consistent with existing architectural and enterprise standards.
- Perform cost-benefit analyses of actions and initiatives.
- Escalate unresolved problems and issues to management as needed to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Assist in evaluating and overseeing redesign as necessary to accelerate project completion.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of project goals and contract terms.
- May directly supervise technical and administrative staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
