Construction Manager

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works with the Director of Buildings and Grounds, as well as the Supervisor of Schoolhouse Planning, on in-house design for renovations, modifications and professional services provided by architects and engineers relating to remodeling and new construction.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or related areas of architecture or engineering.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Management, or related areas of Architecture/Engineering.
Working knowledge of commercial building design, construction methods, project estimating, budgeting, and building codes.
Ability to understand and interpret drawings and specifications, including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
Experience with project design, on-site construction observations, inspections, and record keeping.
Experience with personal computers, with Windows operating systems, word processing, data spreadsheets, and facility management software.
Demonstrated ability to organize and handle multiple projects with attention to detail and prioritization.
Experience in supervising and scheduling the work of others.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the district's insurability requirements.
Skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with staff members in a multicultural urban setting.

Responsibilities

Participates in planning sessions, community meetings, and workshops as required.
Participates in establishing project objectives, reviewing designs, preparing cost estimates, reviewing constructability, and participates in developing bidding documents.
Conducts project field inspections, reviews shop drawings, material usage, invoices, and documents for change orders.
Coordination and monitoring of the District performed remodeling, modifications, and general construction work, along with remodeling and new construction designed by architectural and engineering professionals.
Submit requests to the District’s Facility Work Request System for coordination and support between District Departments.
Enter time, materials, and comments along with other project-related information into the District’s Facility Work Request System.
Participate in reviewing facility needs, establishing project objectives, preparing cost estimates, performing constructability reviews, and developing bidding documents.
Perform reviews of Project documents to ensure designs are meeting the District’s design and construction guidelines and standards.
Conduct project field inspections, review of shop drawings, review and approval of invoices, and change order documents.
Perform regular reviews of work being performed to ensure safe environments are provided for staff & students.
Work with other District departments to coordinate completion of projects.
Ability to maintain detailed work documentation, work independently, and maintain flexibility to adjust to multiple projects and changing priorities.
Confers with and assists administration and/or project teams to ensure department initiatives are achieved.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.