Facilities Operations Project Manager - Senior

Adams County; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County’s Fleet and Facilities division seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex facility capital programs from initiation through closeout. You will mentor the project management team, collaborate with stakeholders county-wide, and ensure projects align with master plans and value delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts and pay requests, preparing reports for public hearings, and advancing sustainable, energy-efficient practices across projects while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive project management experience on commercial facilities.
• At least two years mentoring or leading a team of Project Managers.
• Experience with sustainability/LEAN preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in PM/BA/Architecture/Engineering/CM; Master may substitute for two years experience.
• Valid CO driver's license; CM/PM/LEED certifications a plus.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees facility capital programs from initiation through completion.
• Mentors and leads the project management team.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to identify facility needs and long-range capital plans.
• Reviews contracts, change orders and pay requests for compliance.
• Prepares reports for public hearings and leadership.
• Integrates sustainable practices and environmental initiatives.
• Ensures projects align with master plans and county vision.

Skills

Project management

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (PM/BA/Architecture/Engineering/CM)

Master's degree may substitute for 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Construction budgeting software

Job description

The Senior Project Manager serves as a key leadership role within Fleet and Facilities, providing mentorship to team members, and driving excellence and continuous improvement in project delivery. The incumbent oversees facility capital programs and a wide range of complex projects from initiation through completion. The incumbent is expected to model Adams County's values and workplace norms by fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, integrity, exceptional public service, and responsible stewardship of county facilities and resources.

• Develops project initiation documents, including cost estimates, charters, and management plans.
• Coordinates with County-wide stakeholders to identify facility needs and develop long-range capital plans.
• Prepares and reviews procurement documents and supports the procurement process for contractors, goods, and services.
• Manage engineering studies, master plans and construction projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manages facility capital programs, ensuring they provide maximum value and are aligned with the County’s vision and master plans.
• Prepares reports and presentations for public hearings, study sessions, and reporting to multiple County departments and leadership.
• Provides oversight, guidance, and support to the project management team.
• Reviews contracts, plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements.
• Reviews and approves contract change orders and pay requests from professional consultants and contractors.
• Monitors and facilitates resolution of construction contract disputes and claims.
• Monitors construction contract close-out and maintains documentation files.
• Assists in development of new standards of practice for project management activities.
• Collaborates with and supports the Facilities Maintenance and Operations functions with collaboration, assistance, leadership, and technical expertise as required.
• Integrates sustainable practices in projects and identifies new opportunities to decrease the County’s environmental impact.
• Collaborates with and sets a positive example in developing and maintaining a sustainable culture within the county.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, best management practices for large construction programs.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), building codes, regulatory requirements, and general standards of practice for construction.
• Knowledge of laws governing construction contracts and contracting.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of sustainable, energy efficient, and other environmentally sensitive practices.
• Highly experienced in developing procurement documents for design/consulting services, construction, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Highly skilled at defining/assessing project scopes; facility programming and space planning.
• Broad and practical understanding of construction means/methods.
• Ability to strategically plan facility needs, see the “big picture”, and anticipate future space demands.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, working and communicating with all organizational levels and project stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, construction estimating budgeting software, and project management software.
• Highly skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project management or a closely related field, on a wide range and number of small to moderate commercial facility projects and building types, including managing design and specialty consultants, general contractors and subcontractors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment vendors, are required.
• This includes a minimum of two (2) years of mentoring and/or leading a team of Project Managers.
• Experience with sustainability and energy management initiatives, LEAN practices, or similar efficiency focused programs is preferred.

Education & Training:

• A Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years’ required experience except for mentoring/lead/supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.
• Without a degree, applicants must possess a minimum of nine (9) years’ relevant experience, two of which must be in a mentor/lead/supervisory capacity.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid CO Driver’s License with no restrictions or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Certification in Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, LEED, or similar is a plus.

Background Check:

• Must pass a criminal background check.