Construction Project Manager (Vacancy)

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

Job summary

City of Columbus is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee water supply system improvements, including design and construction of capital projects and major maintenance initiatives. The role requires coordinating contractors and staff, preparing plans and cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with schedules and budgets.

Preferred credentials include Water Plant Operation certificate, PMP, CCM, Engineer-in-training, or PE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related area with four years of managerial or supervisory experience in construction projects.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, and coordinates the work of outside contractors, professional services, technical staff, and maintenance personnel engaged in major projects for new construction, maintenance, and renovation.
• Oversees all phases of significant projects including new construction, maintenance, capital improvements, site management, and renovations.
• Prepares plans, bid specifications, and cost estimates for major construction and renovation projects.
• Participates in preparation of legislation for City Council approval.
• Reviews plans for Capital Improvement Projects and administers contracts.
• Develops cost projections and meets with professionals and contractors to discuss goals and costs.
• Maintains plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and invoicing for projects.
• Develops schedules and defines requirements with engineers, architects, contractors and others; provides quality control.
• Participates in contract negotiations for major renovation and construction projects.
• Coordinates CIP activities with other City departments.
• Develops maintenance project plans requiring coordination with engineers and permitting.
• Acts as liaison between engineers, architects, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Inspects job sites and reviews progress to ensure conformity to specs and schedules.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Quality control

Education

Water Plant Operation certificate

PMP certification

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Engineer-in-training

Professional Engineer (PE)

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