Construction Project Manager (Vacancy)

City of Columbus; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbus is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead water supply system improvement projects, including design and construction of water plant capital projects and major maintenance. Must have a bachelor's in engineering/related field and 4 years of supervisory experience. Valid driver's license required; PMP/CCM/PE preferred.

Full-Time position within the Division of Water. Will manage contractors, prepare plans and cost estimates, and coordinate with engineers and city

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field and four years of managerial or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, and coordinates outside contractors, professional services, technical, trades, and maintenance personnel engaged in major water plant projects.
• Oversees all phases of significant projects including new construction, maintenance, capital improvements, site management and renovations.
• Prepares plans, bid specs, and cost estimates for major construction, maintenance, and renovation projects.
• Participates in legislation preparation for City Council approval.
• Reviews Capital Improvement Project plans and administers contracts and modifications.
• Develops cost projections and coordinates with design professionals and contractors.
• Maintains plans and specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and invoicing for construction projects.
• Develops schedules with engineers and contractors and provides quality control.
• Participates in contract negotiations and coordinates CI Projects with other City departments.
• Inspects sites and reviews progress reports to ensure conformance to specs and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related area; 4 years of managerial or supervisory experience

Job description

Under general supervision, the Construction Project Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating activities relating to improvements to the water supply system including design and construction of water plant capital improvement projects and major maintenance and replacement projects. Preferred experience: Water Plant Operation certificate and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Engineer-in-training, or Professional Engineer (PE). Performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Manages, plans, and coordinates the work of outside contractors, professional services, technical, trades, and maintenance personnel engaged in major projects for new construction, maintenance, and renovation projects;
• Manages and oversees all phases of significant specialized projects in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions and which may include new construction, maintenance, large scale capital improvements, construction site management and/or building renovation;
• Prepares preliminary and final plans, bid specifications, and cost estimates for major construction, maintenance, and renovation projects;
• Participates in the preparation of legislation for City Council approval;
• Reviews plans for Capital Improvement Projects;
• Administers contracts and prepares contract modifications as necessary;
• Develops cost projections for future capital and facility projects; meets with design professionals and contractors to discuss project goals and projected costs;
• Maintains plans and specifications; manages shop drawings, submittals, and invoicing for all new construction and renovation projects;
• Develops schedules and defines requirements with engineers, architects, contractors, and other managerial or supervisory personnel and provides quality control;
• Participates in contract negotiations related to major renovation and construction projects;
• Coordinates Capital Improvement Projects activities with other City departments;
• Develops projects regarding maintenance programs that require coordination with engineers and/or permitting;
• Acts as a liaison between engineers, architects, design professionals, contractors, and stakeholders;
• Inspects job sites and reviews construction progress reports to ensure conformity to specifications and schedules;
• Maintains records and prepares reports as necessary.

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related area, AND four (4) years of managerial or supervisory experience in the administrative and technical activities of construction projects, relating to buildings, facilities, or capital improvement projects.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer