Project Manager (AE&ES)

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$94,432 - $141,648

About The Position

Milwaukee County is seeking a Project Manager for the Architecture & Engineering department. This role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of design and construction capital projects, ensuring alignment with Milwaukee County strategies, standards, commitments, and goals. The Project Manager will apply best practices and processes throughout the project lifecycle, including design, planning, cost estimating, bid/construction document preparation, consultant management, and close-out for Capital Improvement Projects on Milwaukee County facilities and infrastructure. Key functions include leading meetings with stakeholders on project planning, budgeting, and scheduling, and overseeing project execution to achieve project goals. The role may involve working independently or leading a team of internal and external resources.

Requirements

Current residency within the State of Wisconsin required
A valid Wisconsin Driver’s license is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related fields
At least five (5) or more years of related experience.
Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Certified Construction Manager certification from the Construction Management Association of America
Certified Professional Construction certification from the American Institution of Constructors
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute
Registered Architect
Professional Engineer license
Ability to use BlueBeam or similar drawing software for document review and markup.

Responsibilities

Use project management best practices to develop, coordinate, execute, and control design and construction projects with internal and/or external consultants and contractors.
Manage all phases of Capital project development and execution, including scope development, cost estimating, consultant selection, design, bidding, contractor selection, contracting, schedule and risk management, construction management, project closeout, and all required project documentation in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances of governing bodies, and department policies.
Manage, supervise, and check the development of complete plans, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for the construction, alteration, or maintenance of Milwaukee County facilities.
Prepare requests for proposals, conduct project bidding, and manage contract awards.
Assist with inspections or supervision of construction projects to ensure completion in accordance with plans and specifications.
Prepare periodic payments, prepare/negotiate change orders, conduct final inspections, and deliver close-out documents.
Utilize department standard Project Management software to maintain up-to-date project information and provide timely communication and reporting to customers and management.
Hold consultants and contractors accountable for their project responsibilities and timely completion of tasks.
Coordinate efforts across county departments as required for effective project delivery.
Monitor and control project spend within budget and schedule within stakeholder timing expectations.
Track allocated hours and project commitments and ensure accurate accounting of resource and project spend.
Develop and execute corrective actions as needed to attain project goals.
Support legislative processes as needed to approve contracts and funding sources.
Ensure delivery on customer priorities through effective project reporting and communications to support ongoing scope, schedule, and budget reviews.
Interact regularly with project stakeholders to ensure timely progress updates with a focus on delivering on project commitments.
Provide close-out documents including record drawings, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, and recommended maintenance programs for completed projects to customer operating departments and the Facility Condition Assessment Program manager.
Provide advice to facility management partners as needed with technical assistance, scope definition, cost estimates, and plan specifications for repair and maintenance projects.
Research, recommend, and implement project management policies, principles, and practices.
May serve as liaison or Milwaukee County representative to other Milwaukee County departments or outside agencies to partner, gather, and disseminate best practices.
Participate in and support special project and program improvement task groups, as assigned.
Promote teamwork and a culture of collaboration.
Work effectively in a matrix environment where lines of reporting are mixed.
Complete projects with internal and external resources that may not have direct reporting or chain of command authority to this position.
Provide lessons learned, and continuously improve project management maturity within Milwaukee County.