Construction Project Manager

School District of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Construction Project Manager oversees capital and general fund improvements and alterations to school buildings and other facilities operated by the School District of Philadelphia. The role ensures construction projects comply with contract specifications, supervises project inspections, and certifies contractor invoices for payment. It administers construction management across budgets, contracts, project delivery, safety, code compliance, cost control, and closeout, while coordinating with design, facilities, maintenance, environmental, legal, technical, and school-based personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field, and five years of full-time, paid, professional architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in design and construction phases of commercial or institutional projects. At least two years must include managing construction phases from design inception through completion, on-site supervision of subordinate employees, participation in construction contract administration, and participation in cost-control operations.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of full-time, paid, professional construction management or inspection experience, including contractor supervision, participation in construction contract administration, and participation in cost-control operations for construction and renovation of school facilities and buildings.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction budget and contract modification management; computerized construction management tools and cost control; computerized contract management programs; construction fast tracking and related management methods; contract law; public works bidding procedures and requirements; installation, maintenance, and repair practices for electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and related mechanical systems; federal prevailing wage rate legislation; applicable electrical, mechanical, and building codes; and supervisory methods and techniques.
Demonstrated skill in developing technical criteria and preparing comprehensive reports, contract drafts, and draft proposals.
Demonstrated ability to manage technical and support staff effectively, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Administer a comprehensive construction management program, including construction budget development and cost control.
Participate in and supervise the preparation, review, and processing of construction-related contracts.
Manage all phases of construction from pre-bid through final closeout, including safety and local and national code compliance.
Review construction plans and specifications for compliance with contract requirements.
Supervise compliance inspectors or contract managers overseeing construction projects.
Organize equipment and system demonstrations.
Coordinate resolution of contract disputes with legal and technical support staff.
Provide supervisors with weekly narrative and written reports on construction project status.
Analyze change-order claims; evaluate contractor invoices against contract payment schedules; certify invoices for final payment and authorize final payment vouchers.
Prepare punch lists.
Attend and conduct final inspections.
Coordinate projects with design staff and appropriate maintenance and facilities staff.
Communicate and schedule meetings and activities with school-based personnel, principals, regional managers, facilities, maintenance, and environmental departments.