Facilities Project Manager (Internal Facility Services applicants only)

Hennepin County; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hennepin County is seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager to support asset preservation and capital projects within the Facilities Management division. You will administer, coordinate, and monitor multiple projects, review designs, contracts, and construction documents to ensure outcomes align with program goals.

The role is hybrid, located at the Government Center in Minneapolis, MN, with duties at various sites in Hennepin County.

Qualifications

• Nine years or more of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction, environmental or interior design and five years of related experience.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Responsibilities

• Act as a steward of the county's facilities assets.
• Assist with managing an annual capital budget of $10 million.
• Coordinate project schedules with contractors and user facility staff and maintain project records.
• Oversee activities involving trades and staff, and conduct staff training to maintain assets.
• Prepare project status summaries, coordinate final completion and assist in creating punch lists and final inspections.
• Support preservation program and assist Facilities Management project managers.
• Oversee replacement and maintenance of assets via capital preservation projects.
• Manage service contracts and coordinate contract/bidding specifications with Purchasing.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction, environmental or interior design

Job description

The Facility Services department is seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager within the Facilities Management division to assist with the Asset Preservation Program. This position will administer, coordinate, and monitor numerous smaller facility preservation modification and upgrade projects, utilize existing contracts, coordinate the review of mechanical/electrical systems, review program requirements, project design, and construction contract documents, all to assure satisfaction of program and project outcomes. Projects will vary in size, scope, and complexity depending on facility.

Location and hours

This position is hybrid and will be located at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, at various work site locations in Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, and primarily 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Facility Services department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Act as a steward of the county's facilities assets.
• Assist with managing an annual capital budget of $10 million.
• Assist in preparing projects plans to request user facilities projects; coordinate project schedules with contractors and user facility staff, maintain project specific records, and inspect contractors' work for compliance with contract/service agreement.
• Assist with overseeing activities involving skilled and unskilled trades, county employees and contractual personnel, and conduct staff training to maintain county assets.
• Prepare summaries of project status, coordinate final completion and assist in creating and execution of project punch lists and final inspections.
• Support the Facilities Management Preservation Program and assist FacilitiesManagement project managers in the division.
• Oversee replacement and maintenance of assets via capital preservation projects in the facility.
• Manage service contracts appropriate to the project, including the preparation of vendor performance reports and the coordination of contract/bidding specifications with the Purchasing Division.

Requirements

• One of the following:
  • Nine years or more of related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in an academic area related to position specialization (architecture, engineering, construction, environmental or interior design) and five years of related experience.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice to have

• Project Management certification.
• Experience:
  • In operations, maintenance, and repair of building mechanical systems and/or grounds; including experience working with skilled and unskilled tradesmen in the operations of a facility and experience in customer relations.
  • Managing contracts and ensuring contract compliance for property services related functions.
  • Managing projects budgets.
• Familiarity with:
  • Project forecasting, reporting, project scheduling, analyzing budget numbers, and project budget preparation for capital projects.
  • Contract management practices including invoice processing.
  • Building codes and regulations.
  • Construction safety, efficiency, and building standards.
• Ability to:
  • Facilitate meetings, work groups, and presentations.
  • Interpret building drawings and specifications.
  • Produce documents and reports using computer software.
  • Adhere to the County Core Values for the Project Manager position, as well as the county competencies for managers.
  • Work and communicate effectively with building inspectors, insurance carriers, vendors, landlords, the general public, and county employees.

About the department

The Hennepin County Facility Services Department provides a full range of facility services for county programs and services. The department:

• Identifies capital needs, responds to and supports capital projects identified by line departments
• Develops and manages projects to construct new buildings, refurbish existing buildings, and maintain infrastructure
• Operates and maintains buildings
• Protects employees, contacts, and property

About Hennepin County

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Company culture and benefits

• Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture.
• This includes meaningful work that impacts our community.
• Competitive pay.
• Work-life balance.
• A variety of benefits and opportunities to grow.

EEO / Diversity

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and theeliminationof disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact: Toufue Vue [e-mail]