Contract/Project Manager

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks a professional for project management and contract administration within an assigned department. The role supervises consultants and contractors, coordinates planning, budgeting, and scheduling, and ensures compliance with contracts and standards.

Responsibilities include preparing RFPs, negotiating scopes, managing change orders, and serving as liaison to the public and other government agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field is required.
• Two years of experience in managing projects or administering contracts is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises consultants, contractors, and work crews to ensure contract compliance with costs, schedule, specs, and quality.
• Coordinates planning, preliminary design, and budgeting; develops schedules and ensures design approval.
• Prepares RFPs, bid packages, and conducts pre-bid meetings; negotiates scope and fees for professional services.
• Manages project plans, critical path tasks, change orders, and budget monitoring to meet timelines.
• Acts as liaison to the public and other agencies; presents status and coordinates meetings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to provide professional project management and contract administration services for an assigned department.

Supervises and provides direction and assistance to consultants, contractors, and work crews: organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts (costs, schedule, specifications, and quality of work); and provides technical expertise and assistance with complex/problem situations.

Coordinates and participates in the programming phase of the project (planning & preliminary design/concepts): identifies user needs and requirements; confers with all appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback; develops cost projections, engineering specifications, project budgets, and schedules; and facilitates approval of project and final design.

Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services of various project components in conjunction with departmental or County contracts officer: prepares Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for engineering services, design services, construction services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; issues addendum to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; and makes recommendations regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts.

Develops project plans and project team: identifies critical path tasks; pro-actively manages critical path tasks; sets and meets interim project goals; sets and manages project contingency; and performs change control; and other associated project management efforts needed to ensure that project schedule and budget are met.

Provides technical advice, information, and assistance in field of assignment to consultants, contractors, engineers, other County officials, and the public regarding applicable procedures, regulations, and standards.

Represents the project internally for all County concerns: consults with program manager or other officials to review status of projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; facilitates the coordination of project meetings, communications, and work activities between key business units, project teams, government agencies, and other participants; assists in resolving problems or conflicts between project participants; recommends solutions to problems and facilitates implementation; and prepares executive summaries and reports for presentation to BOC, Planning Commission, or other officials as requested.

Manages the administrative aspects of the project: may initiate and compose agenda items; negotiate and monitor budget and expenditures; update project schedules and monitor progress of project in meeting established schedule; process purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; review project progress reports submitted by contractors; coordinate acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; schedule inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; facilitate adherence to all reporting and documentation requirements; and evaluate and monitor progress against performance and quality measurements.

Manages assigned projects during design and/or construction phases: attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions; assists with field decisions and approves change orders as appropriate; prepare, review, and process change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; monitor adherence to project schedules; inspect quality of construction work and materials; coordinate final inspections with contractors and engineers; and facilitate project acceptance with other County departments or government agencies.

Participates in the preparation of construction and engineering plans, designs, and/or specifications pertaining to assigned projects: performs or requests the consultant to provide modeling, testing, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; review and verify engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers meets specifications and professional standards; verify compliance of consultant recommendations to County policy; and make recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.

Serves as project liaison to the public, property owners, media, other government agencies, and other County departments/officials regarding project planning, design and construction progress: solicit input and feedback; coordinate public relations and education activities; respond to inquiries; make presentations to neighborhood, BOC and civic groups; develop press releases and public information materials for distribution; and participate in legal activities relating to assigned projects.

Acts as contract representative for all contracts within area of responsibility: review contracts, change orders, construction drawings, engineering reports, specifications, and project progress reports to evaluate compliance with project contract; and monitor status of ongoing contracted projects by controlling costs, managing risks, issuing change order directives, and resolving claims.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicate via telephone and/or two-way radio; provide information and assistance; take and relay messages or direct calls to appropriate personnel; return calls as necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field; supplemented by two years of experience in managing projects or administrating contracts; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

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 without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; field work will expose the incumbent to a variety of hazards consistent with a construction site.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.