Construction Management Director

Cameron County; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Sick and Annual Leave

Retirement System

Paid Holidays

Direct deposit payroll program

Job summary

Cameron County is seeking a Construction Management Director who will oversee all building projects and ensure compliance with codes. You will develop plans, coordinate between architects, contractors, and county departments, and prepare cost estimates.

Must have a BS in construction management or related field and at least five years in construction management; strong knowledge of local, state, and federal codes; and excellent negotiation and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Minimum five years of building construction or construction management experience.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and initiates plans and specs for all projects.
• Reviews plans for accuracy and provides recommendations.
• Liaises between architects, contractors, engineers and the County.
• Works with County departments to develop projects and estimates.
• Prepares weekly/monthly progress reports and manages change orders.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy and presents for approval.

Skills

Construction management

Contract negotiations

Budgeting & cost control

Project coordination

Education

BS in Construction Management

Civil Engineering degree

Architectural degree

Job description

Construction Management Director

PAY GRADE: 130- $90,676.00 minimum salary

Distinguishing Features of the Position (Summary)

Under the direction of County Administration this position oversees and initiates all building construction projects for the County and performs all related duties as required. Positions in this class perform routine analytical reviews and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records. Familiar with construction trades and practices in addition to contract negotiations. Familiar with Local, State and Federal codes and regulations related to construction or new facility and renovation or existing.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops, coordinates and initiates the development of plans and specifications for all construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications for accuracy and recommendations.
• Serves as contact liaison between architects, contractors, sub-contractors, engineers and the County.
• Works closely with other Department within the County to develop construction projects.
• Develops cost estimates for all construction projects through acceptable practices and market trends
• Follows all required local, state and federal codes and regulations when developing construction plans and specs for all projects
• Visits construction sites periodically to verify work completed and prepares weekly and monthly progress reports. Monthly progress reports are to be submitted to administration by the 15th of each month.
• Works with the purchasing department to solicit bid proposals for all projects through approved methods.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for change orders.
• Presents items directly to the Commissioners Court for consideration and approval.
• Review all construction invoices for accuracy before presenting for approval.
• Develop preliminary site plans for proposed projects along with preliminary construction cost estimates for discussion and consideration

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required. Supervises subordinate employees within the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineer or an Architectural Degree. Five years of Building Construction experience or Construction Management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Exposure to damp/wet surfaces, duty conditions, fumes and odors, flammable liquids and high noise levels.

Benefits:

• Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays.
• Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

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