Project Manager - Maintenance & Construction Services
About The Position
The Project Manager supervises and oversees construction and maintenance projects for El Paso Community College (EPCC), helping expedite facility development and coordinating work with architects, in-house clients, engineers, external contractors, and EPCC trades personnel. The role oversees construction and maintenance work and leads and directs others. In-person work on campus is an essential function. The Project Manager manages assigned capital projects from design and bidding through construction and closeout; reviews projects for constructability, code compliance, college standards, and best practices; and ensures compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, laws, and other legal requirements. The position also oversees in-house construction, schedules and inspects work, estimates and manages costs and budgets, and provides project status reporting and records. The role coordinates project activity with college departments and external contractors, contributes to short- and long-term planning, and provides direction to assigned staff. The position requires a related bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with a valid driver’s license. It is security-sensitive and requires criminal-background and motor-vehicle-record checks. Operating a motor vehicle is an essential job function.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Working knowledge of local ordinances and state and federal codes and laws.
- Experience implementing and monitoring legal compliance measures.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
- Experience managing capital projects.
- Experience estimating, planning, and managing costs while staying within approved budgets.
- Experience managing and supervising personnel.
- Experience compiling data and generating reports.
- Effective time-management skills and experience setting goals and meeting deadlines.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
- Experience working as a liaison.
- Experience using spreadsheets, word-processing software, databases, and email, and generating and conducting presentations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Submit transcripts reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees with the application; applications without transcripts will not be considered.
- Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in the institution’s home country. Foreign transcripts require a full English translation by a current NACES member and an equivalency evaluation.
- Successful candidate must provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.
- Successful candidate must undergo a criminal background check and motor-vehicle-record check; motor-vehicle-record checks will be conducted annually.
Nice To Haves
- A letter of application, résumé, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.
- Out-of-town candidates invited to an on-campus interview may receive reimbursement for half of eligible U.S. transportation costs and lodging arranged and paid for by the College for up to two nights.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned capital projects through design, bidding, construction, and closeout.
- Review projects in planning or design for constructability, code compliance, college standards, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local ordinances, state and federal codes and laws.
- Oversee and schedule in-house construction projects.
- Supervise daily work operations and inspect workmanship and work sites.
- Prepare general cost estimates; define project needs and scope, evaluate alternatives, and manage funds.
- Participate in planning and organizing the College’s short- and long-term needs.
- Act as a liaison with external contractors and college departments, including EPCC Police Department, Purchasing and Contract Management, and Information Technology, to coordinate project tasks.
- Promote the safety and security of assigned employees and property by following policies and procedures and providing safety training.
- Implement and monitor legal compliance measures.
- Provide input for project planning and budget control.
- Report on project costs, schedules, issues, concerns, and completion, and maintain relevant data and records.
- Assist with project plans, establish goals and deadlines, and evaluate outside contract personnel.
- Provide management direction and guidance to assigned staff, including orientation, performance evaluation, coaching, and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
