CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER, SENIOR Grade 24

Fulton County•Various Locations In Fulton County, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this class is to execute all phases of multi-faceted construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation projects for City infrastructure and facilities from inception to completion (programming, planning, design, bids & contract award, and construction). Employees in this classification perform in a capacity similar to Project Managers, but require a higher level of project management skills and are typically assigned projects that are larger in scope; have a higher degree of technical complexity; and/or have a high degree of visibility where public relations and public perception are considered to be of critical importance to the City. Construction Project Manager, Seniors may serve as a supervisor and/or mentors and lead workers to project managers or other section personnel, and often provide internal consultation to City projects and operations as a subject-matter expert in a specialized field. Construction Project Manager, Seniors either perform the essential tasks of this position or coordinate the work of others (in house or contractual), depending on the needs of the specific project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or construction management
A minimum of two years supervisory experience
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Must demonstrate considerable knowledge in construction and project management related to civil engineering and public infrastructure.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Nice To Haves

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications.
For Applicants With Prior Military Service : We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Leadership Under Pressure : Experience guiding teams in high-stakes environments translates into confident, steady leadership during peak operational periods. Customer Service Under Pressure: Resolved project issues, managed stakeholder expectations, and communicated effectively in high-pressure environments. Operational Planning and Execution: Planned and managed construction projects by coordinating schedules, resources, budgets, and compliance requirements. Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving: Adapted to changing conditions by resolving technical challenges and implementing timely solutions. Team Cohesion and Communication: Collaborated with teams, contractors, and leadership to coordinate projects and communicate technical information. Safety and Risk Awareness: Identified hazards, ensured safety and regulatory compliance, and minimized project risks. Technical and Equipment Proficiency: Applied engineering principles, construction management practices, and project management tools to deliver quality infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Leads and mentors professional and paraprofessional engineering staff.
Supervises the work of technical and administrative staff.
Mentoring includes all project management tasks and processes.
Provides expert technical advice, information, and consultation in field of specialty to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding applicable procedures, regulations, and standards.
Contributes significantly to formulation of City policies pertaining to area of expertise.
Assists the program manager with planning, implementation, and administration of the division and program projects.
Develops and maintains list of potential infrastructure improvement projects for the program or division.
Analyzes and prioritizes projects for maximum impact and return on investments.
Provides extensive public relations and serves as the project liaison to the public, property owners, media, other government agencies, and other City departments/officials regarding project: solicits input and feedback; coordinates public relations and education activities; responds to inquiries; makes presentations to Council and civic groups; and develops press releases and public information materials for distribution; and participates in legal activities relating to assigned projects.
Represents the project internally for all City concerns: consults with program manager or other officials to review status of projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; facilitates the coordination of project meetings, communications, and work activities between key business units, project teams, government agencies, and other participants; assists in resolving problems or conflicts between project participants; recommends solutions to problems and facilitates implementation; and prepares executive summaries and reports for presentation to City Council, Planning Commission, or other officials as requested.
Manages the administrative aspects of the project: negotiates and monitors budget and expenditures; updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; facilitates adherence to all reporting and documentation requirements; evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements.
Supervises and provides direction and assistance consultants, contractors, and work crews: organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts (costs, schedule, specifications, & quality of work); provides technical expertise and assistance with complex/problem situations.
Coordinates and participates in the programming phase of the project (planning & preliminary design/concepts): identifies user needs and requirements; confers with all appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback; develops cost projections, engineering specifications, project budgets, and schedules; and facilitates approval of project and final design.
Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services of various project components in conjunction with departmental or City contracts officer; prepares Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for engineering services, design services, construction services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; issues addendum to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; and makes recommendations regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts.
Manages projects during design and/or construction phases; attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions; assists with field decisions and approves change orders as appropriate; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; monitors adherence to project schedules; inspects quality of construction work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; and facilitates project acceptance with other City departments or government agencies.
Prepares, coordinates, and/or reviews construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to projects: performs or requests the consultant to provide modeling, testing, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers meets specifications and professional standards; verifies compliance of consultant recommendations to City policy; and makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.
Performs other related duties as required.