Gallup-McKinley County Schools
Project Manager, Facilities and Construction
Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup, New Mexico, us, 87302
Project Manager, Facilities and Construction
Title: Project Manager – Facilities and Construction Classification: Construction Department: Facilities Work Hours: 7.5 hours (37.5 hours/week) Contract Length: 236 Days Salary: $83,052 Primary Function
Under the direction and general supervision of the Director of Facilities, the Project Manager provides technical and construction project management support services and team leadership in connection with Construction, Maintenance & Operations, school site improvements, modification of facilities, and new construction projects. The Project Manager assists in the preparation, review of project plans and specifications, leads, coordinates, inspects projects, and prepares all documentation required for the successful completion of projects. Organizational Relationships
Directly responsible to Director of Facilities Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Review plan, estimate, and schedule work assignments on school site improvements, modification of facilities, and/or new construction projects. Assist in the development of formal project specifications for bid purposes and review bid specifications to assure their thoroughness and accuracy in relation to approved plans. Confer with prospective contractors and solicit formal and informal bids; solicit and review proposals. Review payment requests; coordinate and submit payment applications for projects to ensure the timely payment of work completed according to established policies and procedures. Monitor and ensure timely and appropriate development of projects and project schedules. Coordinate site visits and pre-bid, pre-construction conferences, and attend job meetings as required. Assist with pre-qualification and post-bid requirements. Assist with monitoring construction contract compliance. Lead a team on projects GMCS self-performs. Prepare reports, maintain project records, and ensure compliance with current standards, codes and ordinances. Coordinate and maintain communication and cooperative working relationships with site Administrators and other District personnel. Perform periodic field visits and provide progress reports to the Director. Work in Procore, construction management software. Perform other related duties as assigned. Demonstrated Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge Of
Applicable local, State and federal laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the construction and repair of school facilities. Construction industry practices and procedures, including cost estimating, project scheduling, and project management. Methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction industry, in construction, repair, and remodeling of facilities. Principles and techniques of project budget development and control. Contract management principles include bid preparation and evaluation, contract negotiation and contract administration. Oral and written communication skills. Principals and methods of team leadership. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Ability To
Read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, plans and specifications. Understand, interpret and apply building codes, laws, rules and regulations governing school facility construction and repair. Use appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Lead a team of maintenance personnel through a project from planning to completion. Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including architects, consultants, contractors, and school officials. Produce oral and written reports. Ability to produce and use databases and spreadsheets. Ability to use work order and project management computer systems. Meet schedules and timelines. Perform heavy physical labor. Climb ladders. Work or stand for extended periods of time. Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch. Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in construction/maintenance field and/or preparation of construction drawings. Graduation from a vocational college or two-year (Associates) program in any field relating to a maintenance or construction trade, construction management, heavy machinery, engineering, or other similar and closely related field. A minimum of six years of work experience in a maintenance or construction trades with demonstrated experience managing crews and projects involving general or subcontractors may be considered as an alternative to the educational requirements. Must have a valid New Mexico/Arizona driver’s license. Must provide a clean DMV record. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any field relating to a maintenance or construction trade, construction management, heavy machinery, engineering, or other similar and closely related field. Four year experience in public school facilities and school building construction. Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Office, shop, school, and outdoor environment; exposure to cleaning and/or sterilization chemicals and airborne particles and vibration; exposure to loud noise and frequently works in outside weather conditions. Physical Conditions: On-site attendance is mandatory for this position. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy carrying, lifting, and pushing; reaching, climbing in high, precarious places, crawling, sitting, kneeling, standing and walking for extended periods of time; operation of motor vehicles; and subject to random drug testing. Extra and irregular hours required. Additional Information
UPDATED 9/15/2025
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Title: Project Manager – Facilities and Construction Classification: Construction Department: Facilities Work Hours: 7.5 hours (37.5 hours/week) Contract Length: 236 Days Salary: $83,052 Primary Function
Under the direction and general supervision of the Director of Facilities, the Project Manager provides technical and construction project management support services and team leadership in connection with Construction, Maintenance & Operations, school site improvements, modification of facilities, and new construction projects. The Project Manager assists in the preparation, review of project plans and specifications, leads, coordinates, inspects projects, and prepares all documentation required for the successful completion of projects. Organizational Relationships
Directly responsible to Director of Facilities Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Review plan, estimate, and schedule work assignments on school site improvements, modification of facilities, and/or new construction projects. Assist in the development of formal project specifications for bid purposes and review bid specifications to assure their thoroughness and accuracy in relation to approved plans. Confer with prospective contractors and solicit formal and informal bids; solicit and review proposals. Review payment requests; coordinate and submit payment applications for projects to ensure the timely payment of work completed according to established policies and procedures. Monitor and ensure timely and appropriate development of projects and project schedules. Coordinate site visits and pre-bid, pre-construction conferences, and attend job meetings as required. Assist with pre-qualification and post-bid requirements. Assist with monitoring construction contract compliance. Lead a team on projects GMCS self-performs. Prepare reports, maintain project records, and ensure compliance with current standards, codes and ordinances. Coordinate and maintain communication and cooperative working relationships with site Administrators and other District personnel. Perform periodic field visits and provide progress reports to the Director. Work in Procore, construction management software. Perform other related duties as assigned. Demonstrated Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge Of
Applicable local, State and federal laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the construction and repair of school facilities. Construction industry practices and procedures, including cost estimating, project scheduling, and project management. Methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction industry, in construction, repair, and remodeling of facilities. Principles and techniques of project budget development and control. Contract management principles include bid preparation and evaluation, contract negotiation and contract administration. Oral and written communication skills. Principals and methods of team leadership. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Ability To
Read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, plans and specifications. Understand, interpret and apply building codes, laws, rules and regulations governing school facility construction and repair. Use appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Lead a team of maintenance personnel through a project from planning to completion. Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including architects, consultants, contractors, and school officials. Produce oral and written reports. Ability to produce and use databases and spreadsheets. Ability to use work order and project management computer systems. Meet schedules and timelines. Perform heavy physical labor. Climb ladders. Work or stand for extended periods of time. Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch. Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in construction/maintenance field and/or preparation of construction drawings. Graduation from a vocational college or two-year (Associates) program in any field relating to a maintenance or construction trade, construction management, heavy machinery, engineering, or other similar and closely related field. A minimum of six years of work experience in a maintenance or construction trades with demonstrated experience managing crews and projects involving general or subcontractors may be considered as an alternative to the educational requirements. Must have a valid New Mexico/Arizona driver’s license. Must provide a clean DMV record. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any field relating to a maintenance or construction trade, construction management, heavy machinery, engineering, or other similar and closely related field. Four year experience in public school facilities and school building construction. Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Office, shop, school, and outdoor environment; exposure to cleaning and/or sterilization chemicals and airborne particles and vibration; exposure to loud noise and frequently works in outside weather conditions. Physical Conditions: On-site attendance is mandatory for this position. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy carrying, lifting, and pushing; reaching, climbing in high, precarious places, crawling, sitting, kneeling, standing and walking for extended periods of time; operation of motor vehicles; and subject to random drug testing. Extra and irregular hours required. Additional Information
UPDATED 9/15/2025
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