PROJECT MANAGER (FACILITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION)

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs project management activities associated with the Design and Procurement, Construction Closeout, and Post Project Review phases of the NEXCOM Capital Improvement Program. Coordinates work on assigned projects through other phases of the capital project process. Performs professional work in connection with the preparation of scopes of work, design standards, schematic drawings, and fixture plans of projects. Manages project design and construction scope, schedules, and budgets. Develops and/or reviews designs and estimated costs of construction of new buildings and major renovations of Navy Exchanges, Minimarts, Warehouses, and Navy Lodges worldwide. Assists in selecting architectural and engineering (AE) firms to prepare plans and specifications for such projects and related activities, and inspection and acceptance of construction sites. Develops budget costs for new projects from preliminary plans and functional requirements originating from Navy Exchanges system-wide. Projects range from all Navy Lodges (old and new) to one-stop shopping complexes, large multi-story multipurpose facilities, to such minor construction or renovation projects as the construction of gasoline dispensing facilities. Upon tentative approval, these projects form the basis of the NEXCOM Projects for the ensuing fiscal year. Prepares scope of project, written description, and schematic drawing of projects which forms the basis for advertisement in connection with the selection of architectural and engineering (AE) firms and renovation work to be done by NEXCOM in-house construction crew. Tracks, forecasts, and controls funding throughout the complete design and construction cycle of assigned renovation and construction projects. Responsible for assigned projects' total funds expenditures to remain within approved limits. Ensures change orders are reviewed/approved in accordance with established guidance. Attends meetings of panels convened by NAVFACENGOM for the purpose of slating and selecting qualified AE firms to prepare designs for projects. Participates in the interviewing of firm representatives to determine the most qualified firm. Also participates in technical evaluation review boards and source selection boards. Actively participates and represents NEXCOM in pre-negotiation, pre-design, and coordination meetings with selected architectural and engineering firms and the field activities concerned for the purpose of instructing in specific design and construction procedures and requirements to be followed. Discusses and clarifies problem areas and answers technical architectural and engineering questions. Reviews and coordinates with NAVFAC such matters as scheduling, resolves such problems as siting, relationship to other existing structures. Acts as prime point of contact (P.O.C.) and project representative with outside agencies such as NAVFAC, PWD, and local activities during design and construction phases. Reviews on a continuing basis design submittals of contracted architect and engineering firm for functional, technical, and aesthetic adequacy, including their cost estimates. Where inadequacies and/or deficiencies are noted, advises architect and engineering firms of corrective submittal stages until a final approved package is obtained. Coordinates with NAVFAC and other Navy commands, as well as with the field activities concerned for concurrence of designs submitted. Approves drafts of purchase orders to the executive agent for design, construction, and construction change orders for the signature of the appropriate contracting officer in Acquisition Management Division in order to maintain control over non-appropriated project funds. Reviews bids received to assure they are responsive, performs evaluations, and makes recommendations concerning award of contract and bid items. Monitors construction progress through the respective executive agent to avoid slippages of schedules and budgets in compliance with contract documents. Where slippage occurs, contacts concerned NEXCOM divisions to advise and coordinate the revised completion. Develops prototype designs, fixture plates, and technical manuals relating to standards, criteria, and construction specifications for system-wide Exchange facilities. Prepares guide specifications for types of work that occur frequently, problem areas frequently causing controversy or unsatisfactory finished work can and should be standardized, and new materials for which adequate specifications have not been previously prepared. Has and maintains an excellent working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCad Architectural Desktop and/or REVIT programs. Develops and monitors project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling programs. Travel extensively to resolve onsite problems and to perform field inspections of facilities scheduled for renovations. Attends professional conventions, seminars, and trade shows to keep abreast of the latest products and techniques used in design, construction, and project management. Works under the general supervision of the Branch Manager who outlines general objectives and assigns projects. Incumbent works within the purview of directives and instructions promulgated by higher authority which form the regulatory framework, as well as in accordance with professional architectural and engineering principles and practices. Exercises considerable judgment in interpretation and application of NEXCOM policy and technical practices to cases and problems. Decisions and commitments generally affect other divisional branches; serious consequences or monetary loss may result from poor judgment. Work is monitored for the most part through discussions with Branch Manager and reviewed in terms of meeting of objectives. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position requires travel to various locations that may account for 15% of job responsibility. This is a Salary Code progression position. If selected at the lower level, associate may progress non-competitively to the higher level upon successful completion of qualification requirements. Candidates may be selected at any level based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in architecture accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or a Bachelors degree in Engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
OR A degree in architecture or engineering or related field that included 60 semester hours of coursework in architecture, engineering, or related disciplines such as architectural or engineering design, structural technology, properties of materials, methods of construction, construction cost estimating, surveying, and construction management
Four years of responsible experience that demonstrated a knowledge of all architectural/engineering aspects of construction/renovation projects including coordinating and developing building design specifications and cost estimating or similar work which provided the knowledge and abilities to perform design and construction project management work.
Experience may include but is not limited to assessing facility conditions and business opportunities, defining customer needs and expectations, visioning scopes of work, translating vision/needs into requirements packages, producing construction drawings and reviewing work of other disciplines, execution of design and construction, providing analysis of alternatives, cost/estimates and value engineering analysis, tracking, forecasting, and reporting cost and schedule progress of design and construction efforts.
Excellent working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCad Architectural Desktop and/or REVIT programs.
Experience developing and monitoring project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling programs.

Nice To Haves

Work that resulted in professional registration as an architect or engineer or other widely recognized project management-related certification.

Responsibilities

Performs project management activities associated with Design and Procurement, Construction Closeout, and Post Project Review phases of the NEXCOM Capital Improvement Program.
Coordinates work on assigned projects through other phases of the capital project process.
Performs professional work in connection with the preparation of scopes of work, design standards, schematic drawings, and fixture plans of projects.
Manages project design and construction scope, schedules, and budgets.
Develops and/or reviews designs and estimated costs of construction of new buildings and major renovations of Navy Exchanges, Minimarts, Warehouses, and Navy Lodges worldwide.
Assists in selecting architectural and engineering (AE) firms to prepare plans and specifications for such projects and related activities, and inspection and acceptance of construction sites.
Develops budget costs for new projects from preliminary plans and functional requirements originating from Navy Exchanges system-wide.
Prepares scope of project, written description, and schematic drawing of projects which forms the basis for advertisement in connection with the selection of architectural and engineering (AE) firms and renovation work to be done by NEXCOM in-house construction crew.
Tracks, forecasts, and controls funding throughout the complete design and construction cycle of assigned renovation and construction projects.
Ensures change orders are reviewed/approved in accordance with established guidance.
Attends meetings of panels convened by NAVFACENGOM for the purpose of slating and selecting qualified AE firms to prepare designs for projects.
Participates in the interviewing of firm representatives to determine the most qualified firm.
Participates in technical evaluation review boards and source selection boards.
Represents NEXCOM in pre-negotiation, pre-design, and coordination meetings with selected architectural and engineering firms and field activities.
Reviews and coordinates with NAVFAC on matters such as scheduling and resolves problems like siting and relationship to other existing structures.
Acts as prime point of contact (P.O.C.) and project representative with outside agencies such as NAVFAC, PWD, and local activities during design and construction phases.
Reviews design submittals of contracted architect and engineering firms for functional, technical, and aesthetic adequacy, including cost estimates.
Advises architect and engineering firms of corrective submittal stages until a final approved package is obtained.
Coordinates with NAVFAC and other Navy commands, as well as field activities, for concurrence of designs submitted.
Approves drafts of purchase orders to the executive agent for design, construction, and construction change orders for the signature of the appropriate contracting officer.
Reviews bids received to assure they are responsive, performs evaluations, and makes recommendations concerning award of contract and bid items.
Monitors construction progress through the respective executive agent to avoid slippages of schedules and budgets in compliance with contract documents.
Develops prototype designs, fixture plates, and technical manuals relating to standards, criteria, and construction specifications for system-wide Exchange facilities.
Prepares guide specifications for types of work that occur frequently, problem areas frequently causing controversy or unsatisfactory finished work, and new materials.
Maintains an excellent working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCad Architectural Desktop and/or REVIT programs.
Develops and monitors project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling programs.
Travels extensively to resolve onsite problems and perform field inspections of facilities scheduled for renovations.
Attends professional conventions, seminars, and trade shows to keep abreast of the latest products and techniques used in design, construction, and project management.
Exercises considerable judgment in interpretation and application of NEXCOM policy and technical practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned.