Facilities Projects Lead: Building Systems & Upgrades

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Facility Project Manager to oversee district facility projects from inception to completion, including specifications, bid processes, site inspections, and closeout.

Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field and at least three years of project-management experience in a commercial environment; strong knowledge of codes, safety, and budgets; on-site collaboration with staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, management, or related discipline; relevant work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Three (3) years related work experience managing facility projects in a commercial environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Manage multiple projects which can exceed a million dollars in value. Projects are generally considered an improvement to, an upgrade, replacement, or new installation of a building system, component and/or control
• Ensure all work is compliant with district procedures and the applicable state, local, and federal regulations
• Serve as subject matter expert to an assigned building trade; responsible knowledge on applicable code, laws, ordinances, regulations and best practices in the assigned area
• Follow protocol for effective trade specific maintenance and safety procedures
• Communicate and collaborate with internal staff to keep stakeholders abreast of project status and resolve issues
• Manage facility projects assigned by area of expertise from inception to completion; project responsibilities include developing specifications, scope of work, collaborating with the contracts manager/administrator to manage the bid & selection process
• Review engineering/architectural design plans and specifications; provide insight regarding district standards
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints; prepare schematics, flow diagrams, charts, and other graphic display drawings as requested
• Manage service contracts for assigned area and maintain ongoing communication with contractors
• Assist with the preparation of the facilities sustainment plan
• Manage all documentation including warranties, manuals, and information related to project; compile reports on an as needed basis
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Skills

Project management

Budgeting basics

Reading blueprints

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Safety knowledge

Building trades

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalency (education & experience)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Facility Project Manager to oversee district facility projects from inception to completion, including specifications, bid processes, site inspections, and closeout.

Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field and at least three years of project-management experience in a commercial environment; strong knowledge of codes, safety, and budgets; on-site collaboration with staff and contractors.