Project Manager

Human Resources•Suffolk, VA

6d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking an experienced Special Projects Administrator for a project in Suffolk, Virginia. The role supports project administration and contract development and delivery for operation, administrative service, and construction projects. It includes preparing project plans, scopes of work, specifications, schedules, estimates, bid proposals, and final contract packages; coordinating with project stakeholders and end users; providing technical support; and reporting project status, schedules, and expenditures to the Project Administrator and client. The position also involves supporting operating policies, monitoring regulatory compliance, coordinating accounting and purchasing activities as appropriate, assisting with budget planning, and planning and coordinating complex administrative assignments and special projects. The role is designated essential, so its duties are required during emergency situations as determined by VDOT/Project Management. Work is conducted during business hours in a controlled environment, primarily indoors, with some outdoor work potentially necessary. A 90-day probationary period applies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management, or 10 years of practical, related experience.
10 years of relevant experience is desired.
Experience in contract development and delivery.
Strong skills and experience interpreting plans and contracts.
Strong communication skills and ability to conduct monthly project progress meetings.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn VDOT-based computer systems.
PMP certification or knowledge of PMP PMBOK methodology.
At least 18 years of age.
Virginia driver's license in good standing; a valid driver's license is required.
Satisfactory DMV records check is required.
Pre-employment fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check is required.
Pre-employment drug screening is required.
Ability to perform primarily indoor work, with some outdoor work potentially necessary.
Duties are required during emergency situations for this essential position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Hampton Roads highway infrastructure is strongly desired.
PMP certification or knowledge of PMP PMBOK methodology.

Responsibilities

Develop and provide project administrative reports to the Project Administrator and client.
Develop complete, procurement-ready scopes of work, plans, specifications, and construction schedule packages for Operation Projects.
Work with end users to develop Administrative Service Division contracts.
Prepare estimates in Excel for Administrative Service Division and Construction Division contracts.
Coordinate with applicable parties to ensure advertisement packages comply with applicable standards.
Coordinate project planning, establish work plans and critical target dates, guide team members, and prepare final contract packages for review and award.
Manage contract-development project bid proposals and cost estimates.
Provide technical support to engineers and/or technicians.
Interpret plans and contracts and conduct constructability reviews.
Provide routine schedule and expenditure reports and job status information to the Project Administrator and client.
Conduct monthly project progress meetings.
Assist in developing and administering operating policies.
Review and interpret local, state, and federal regulations and coordinate compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
Monitor and coordinate accounting activities as appropriate and prepare internal management reports.
Participate in budget planning and management as required, and may coordinate and administer purchasing of supplies and/or equipment.
Assist with planning, coordination, development, and implementation of long-range goals and objectives.
Respond to internal inquiries regarding administrative policies, procedures, and practices, including evaluating the applicability of special-project requests.
Plan and coordinate complex administrative assignments and special projects within and across departments; gather, organize, and assess information; and develop and prepare recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or the USF Senior Project Manager.
Perform essential job duties during emergency situations, as required by VDOT/Project Management.