CIP Manager

City of Georgetown; Georgetown (AL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Georgetown seeks a Capital Improvement Projects Manager to lead and implement the Facilities CIP, coordinating with architects, contractors, and city departments to ensure successful delivery of vertical construction projects.

Responsibilities include budgeting, planning, and oversight across the CIP, with collaboration across multiple teams and coordination with consultants. A governance-aware leader with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related field and at least five years of construction project management experience.
• Governmental facilities project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of vertical construction methods and contract types.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards (OSHA, ADA, EPA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager for assigned Capital Improvement Plans.
• Assist in project selection for five-year CIP and provide budget estimates.
• Coordinate engineering, training and services as team leader/supervisor.
• Oversee the City’s long-range Facilities Plan and CIP adoption.
• Lead RFQ committees and assist with consultant selection for facilities projects.
• Coordinate plan reviews and address comments with contract professionals.
• Manage bid processes, negotiate contracts, and handle change orders with Legal, Purchasing and City Council.
• Coordinate with inspectors to maintain progress across projects.
• Present contracts awards, updates, and CIP plans to boards or City Council.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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The Capital Improvement Projects Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Facilities Capital Improvement Plan. Performs vertical construction project management duties including initiating, planning, budgeting and fiscal oversight, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing phases of various construction projects in the City’s Facilities Plan CIP. Coordinates with construction consultants and various city departments and may serve as team leader for other project managers. Coordinates the development, implementation and the update of the City’s Capital Improvement Plans. Serves as a liaison with Architects, contractors, consultants, utility departments, and other city departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a project manager for assigned Capital Improvement Plans.
• Assists in project selection for the five years reflected in the Annual CIP report and provides budget estimates; develops 5-year CIP and develops future projects by maintaining master plans.
• Coordinates various engineering, training and services as team leader/ supervisor of various projects.
• Coordinates the adoption of the City’s long-range Facilities Plan.
• Oversees the City’s interest in Public Private Partnerships, as they relate to assigned construction projects.
• Leads selection committees to select the short list for project RFQ’s; reviews qualifications and assists with the selection of the consultant for architects and engineers for facilities projects.
• Coordinates plan review with internal project team and acts as lead person in addressing comments with contract professionals.
• Manages the bid process for the letting of projects, negotiate contracts and administer any change orders through partnerships with Legal, Purchasing and City Council.
• Coordinates with inspectors to maintain continuous level of progress for each project.
• Presents contracts award, project updates, CIP plans to appropriate boards, commissions or City Council.
• Coordinates and chairs weekly or bi-weekly construction progress meetings, to note project progress and to answer any questions or concerns presented by the contractor.
• Works with Architects, Engineers and Inspection staff upon substantial completion of the project to generate punch-list for final acceptance; prepares project management reports and files and completes paperwork to close out financial and construction activities once project meets all of the City’s specifications and details.
• Provides assistance and input on new construction standards, ordinance revisions, and alternate methods to approved standards.
• Creates and oversees project budgets
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of increasing responsibility and experience in construction project management, preferably with facility/commercial projects in a governmental environment. Additional education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge of:

• Real estate practices and principles.
• Project management practices and principles.
• Vertical construction techniques.
• Project budget preparation, including budget policies and principles; laws, rules, regulations and codes associated with construction project.
• Purchasing laws and City charter requirements as they relate to construction.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of construction methods and standard practices including Design/Bid/Build, Design/Build, Construction Manager-at-Risk and Request for Proposals and, the demonstrated ability to use this knowledge in the successful completion of a construction project.
• TCEQ rules and regulations.
• Site selection, design, and construction practices for vertical construction and associated site development.
• Safety and construction techniques.
• State and Federal requirements such as OSHA, TCEQ, TDLR, ADA, EPA, etc.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Evaluating appropriate construction methods and contract agreements.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Interpreting legal descriptions of real estate easements and similar properties.
• Negotiating with property owners to accomplish objectives.
• Giving public presentations on Capital Improvement Projects.
• Performing all facets of the project such as coordination of demolition, inspection, security, soil testing, site location and vertical construction.
• Exercising good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.
• Coordinating multiple tasks, obligations and deadlines.
• Safe operation of vehicles in multiple environments.
• Reading and interpreting contract documents, construction drawings and specifications.
• Developing new and innovative ideas for providing a quality product with quality customer service, with little to no supervision.

LICENSES REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history upon contingent offer.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• NIGP or NAPM training in construction management, and certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, climbing, bending, vision, hearing, talking.

Hiring Range: $96,536.96 - $120,931.20, annually.

Regular-Full time