Project Manager II - Facilities

City of Asheville•Asheville, NC

About The Position

The City of Asheville is seeking a motivated, experienced, and service-oriented Project Manager II for the Public Facilities Management Division of the Capital Management Department. The position manages a diverse portfolio of facilities projects, from maintenance and repairs to mechanical systems, building envelopes, and aesthetic improvements, through larger additions and renovations to existing facilities. The role requires project management experience and an interest in maintaining and enhancing public facilities. The Project Manager provides technical guidance, coordinates project planning and design, and manages projects through bidding, contracting, construction, inspection, and acceptance. The position oversees project budgets, schedules, documentation, permitting, quality, and contractor performance; coordinates with City departments, consultants, agencies, and the public; and communicates project status and recommendations to City officials and other stakeholders. The role also leads and coordinates assigned co-workers and may assist with their training and supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and three years of progressively responsible experience in facilities project management, construction management, or a related field; OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to perform the essential functions and learn, understand, and apply City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to evaluate and assess data, coordinate complex programs and problems, and represent the department or organization in dealings with others.
Ability to operate equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
Strong verbal, mathematical, leadership, independent judgment, problem-solving, and situational reasoning abilities.
Ability to perform light physical effort, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 5–10 pounds, and to work for extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily work activities of assigned co-workers, monitor work, provide technical assistance, and support training and supervision.
Provide technical advice and consultation to consultants, contractors, engineers, City staff and officials, and the public; contribute to the formulation of City policies in the area of expertise.
Plan, implement, and administer assigned projects, including identifying, developing, and prioritizing potential infrastructure improvement projects.
Serve as project liaison to the public, media, government agencies, and City departments; solicit feedback, respond to inquiries, coordinate public information activities, make presentations, and prepare public information materials.
Represent projects internally, coordinate meetings and communications, address conflicts, consult with City officials, and prepare executive summaries and reports.
Manage project budgets, expenditures, schedules, purchase requisitions, work orders, invoices, permits, inspections, reporting, documentation, and performance and quality measurements.
Direct and coordinate consultants, contractors, and work crews; monitor work and inspect completed work for compliance with contracts, costs, schedules, specifications, and quality expectations.
Coordinate project programming, planning, preliminary design, and concept development; identify user requirements and develop cost projections, engineering specifications, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinate bidding and contracting, prepare RFPs and bid packages, conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, issue addenda, participate in fee and scope negotiations, and recommend vendor selection and contract awards.
Manage construction phases, attend progress meetings, resolve project issues, make or assist with field decisions, process change orders, monitor schedules and quality, coordinate final inspections, and facilitate project acceptance.
Prepare, coordinate, or review construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications; support project analysis and design through modeling, testing, planning, and engineering studies; review engineering analyses and recommend project improvements.
Communicate with City personnel, contractors, the public, outside agencies, and other organizations to coordinate work, exchange information, review progress, and resolve problems.
Process and maintain project and departmental documentation, records, reports, correspondence, financial records, plans, schedules, and communications materials.
Use a personal computer and office software and operate general office or other equipment as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.