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Washington County

Building Services Project Manager

Washington County, Stillwater, Minnesota, us, 55083

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The Building Services Project Manager would plan, coordinate, oversee and direct major facility construction projects. Manage construction contracts and negotiate contract fees. Prepare project cost estimates. Create the design and layout for small or minor projects. Write requests for proposals and send them to potential project vendors and recommend the selection of contract vendors. Perform code and contract compliance inspections for projects involving County-wide facilities construction, renovation and remodeling, including structural and non-structural plan review and field inspection of construction and remodeling work. Develop communication strategies to notify public and employees about construction progress and impacts. Develop design criteria, sketches and schematic drawings, specifications, and details necessary to accomplish the required tasks for special projects.

Desirable Experience

Paid work experience delivering facility new build, remodel, or modification projects

Paid work experience delivering signage and wayfinding design and implementation projects in a facility setting

Paid work experience working with or for a government agency on facility construction projects

Paid work experience managing construction budgets and schedules

Selection Technique Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Hours / Days Monday-Friday from 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

Anticipated Hiring Range $72,675.20 – $85,914.40 annually

E-Verify Participation Washington County participates in the federal E‑Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I‑9.

Minimum Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning or a directly related field and two years of full‑time work experience in building or construction project management; a directly-related internship may be applied toward required work experience, or equivalent. Must have and maintain a valid class D driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications Certification as a State Building Official and commercial or construction project management work experience is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace

Demonstrates knowledge of current methods, practices and techniques of building design; state and federal policy and guidelines for historic preservation

Demonstrates knowledge of relevant Computer Aided Drafting (Auto CAD) system and work order system administration

Demonstrates knowledge of planning the operations and maintenance of building systems

Demonstrates knowledge of hardware and software for construction management programs

Demonstrates knowledge of plan, design, and computation preparation

Demonstrates ability to quickly recognize errors or deficiencies during construction and quickly correct problems and omissions

Demonstrates knowledge of construction and remodeling inspection techniques and rules

Demonstrates knowledge of building plans and specifications and local and state codes

Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications

Demonstrates ability to develop and implement County facilities programs

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, oversee and direct major facility construction projects

Manage construction contracts and negotiate contract fees

Prepare project cost estimates

Create the design and layout for small or minor projects

Write requests for proposals and send them to potential project vendors

Recommend selection of contract vendors

Perform code and contract compliance inspections for projects involving County‑wide facilities construction, renovation and remodeling, including structural and non‑structural plan review and field inspection of construction and remodeling work

Collaborate with County departments and Building Services Manager to coordinate remodeling and new construction projects

Evaluate needs and prepare feasibility studies

Develop communication strategies to notify public and employees about construction progress and impacts

Provide technical assistance in facilities construction and remodeling to other departments in providing cost estimates, direction and coordination of projects

Provide construction expertise and assist the Building Services Manager in development of capital programs and budgets for facility improvements

Manage specialized engineering and technical projects using staff and/or outside contractors

Develop design criteria, sketches and schematic drawings, specifications, and details necessary to accomplish the required tasks for special projects

Coordinate design work with Building Services Manager as appropriate

Coordinate and manage special construction or restoration projects for the Historic Courthouse to ensure compatibility and authenticity to the historic building

Safety and Compliance

Coordinate departmental compliance efforts (Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) program, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements)

Recommend department policies and procedures for safety

Coordinate staff safety training

Serve as department liaison to the County's Safety Committee

Work Environment Physical and Mental Requirements Work requires a variable blend of office and field physical requirements with lifting up to 25 pounds intermittently to perform field work. The incumbent operates machines and equipment including, but not limited to: computers, calculators, telephone, copy machine/fax/scanner, ladders, lifts, pallet jacks and hand tools, etc. Work includes walking in construction areas and intermittently climbing ladders to view work.

Working Conditions The Senior Building Services Project Manager drives on a regular basis, sometimes in inclement weather and works 65% of the time in the field and 35% in the office.

Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

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