Facility Management Services - Project Manager I - Project Representative

State of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a Project Representative within the Facility Management Services (FMS). FMS manages construction projects within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Elements of this unit include long term planning of new construction, overseeing modifications to existing facilities, managing energy and utility services, and establishing design and safety standards in conjunction with physical plant, operational guidelines, and programming needs. The primary work location for this position is Colorado Springs, CO; however, occasional statewide travel will be required. The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in Colorado Springs.

Requirements

• Professional experience in construction management (must include managing the planning, design and construction of projects, from beginning to end), equal to seven (7) years.
• A combination of related education (including Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a closely related field) and full-time, professional experience in construction management (must include managing the planning, design and construction of projects, from beginning to end), equal to seven (7) years.
• Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.
• An ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certificate must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.
• The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph.
• The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows.
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
• Swing a baton in a striking technique.
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury.
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction or maintenance within a large governmental or corrections agency/organization.
• Additional years of professional, full-time experience in construction management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering blueprints.
• Experience working for a State of Colorado agency.
• Current ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Determine and develop facility specific strategies, processes and operations necessary to execute the construction of new facilities and the renovation, upgrade and controlled maintenance of existing facilities.
• Assist in developing professional services contracts to include Request for Qualifications (RFQ), proposal submittments, interviews and selection for division director's approval.
• Review contract documents in all phases of development for completeness, appropriateness and cost/standard compliance, negotiates contract modifications.
• Distribution of contract documents to departmental committees and regulatory review authorities and ensure input incorporation by design professionals.
• Develop and track project schedule and budgets throughout the lifespan of the project, identify moveable equipment needs and prepare for procurement.
• Ensure contractor compliance to contracts and resolution of contract disputes and non-performance issues.
• Develop project budget allocations and schedule consisting of approval/authorization, resolution and negotiation of conflicts to ensure project completion within time and cost constraints, and review of pay applications, change orders and contract amendments.
• Oversee the work of contracted consultants to include program management, design, engineering, life/safety, environmental and construction management/general contractors and monitor daily progress and assure contractor warranty obligations are met.
• Routinely visits facility construction sites to meet with contractors, architects, engineers and facility staff and to oversee inspections of construction progress, code compliance, evaluate contractor's scheduled progress and payment requests and assist in implementing facility transition for maintenance and move-in.
• Direct project close-out, compiling and assessing facility recommendations for FMS collaboration in the development of Capital Construction and Controlled Maintenance requests.

Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid life insurance.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED