PROJECT MANAGER - BUILDING MAINTENANCE

City of Gastonia; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gastonia seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee building maintenance, renovation, and capital-improvement projects from planning through completion. The role involves defining scopes, budgets, schedules, coordinating procurement and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with City standards.

Requires an associate’s degree in construction management or related field and 10 years of progressively responsible experience.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in construction management or related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience managing public infrastructure, building construction, renovation, or facility-maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess facility conditions and assist in developing capital and maintenance plans.
• Define project scope, budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage building projects from authorization through completion and closeout.
• Monitor safety and quality compliance on project sites.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform professional and administrative work managing building maintenance, repair, renovation, and capital improvement projects from planning through completion.

Responsibilities included developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules; coordinating procurement, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders; monitoring construction, costs, quality, and regulatory compliance; and ensuring projects meet City standards and operational needs.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Assesses facility conditions, evaluates and priorities project needs, and assists in developing annual and long-term capital and maintenance plans
• Defines project scope, budgets, schedules, and cost estimates; coordinates consultants and construction documents; and reviews plans for feasibility and compliance with City standards
• Coordinates permit, plan reviews, inspections, and approvals while monitoring compliance with applicable codes, accessibility standards, environmental and historic-preservation requirements, and other regulations.
• Coordinates procurement and contract administration, including solicitation documents, pre-bid meetings, evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations, and compliance with applicable policies and requirements
• Manages building projects from authorization through completion, coordinating stakeholders, schedules, resources, construction activities, operational impacts, project meetings, and issue resolution.
• Monitors project sites for compliance with plans, schedules, quality, contract, and safety requirements; maintains documentation and coordinates inspections, testing, and corrective actions
• Develops and monitors project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and funding documentation. Reviews payment requests, change proposals, contract amendments, and schedule impacts; identifies project risks and recommends corrective action within delegated authority.
• Serves as the primary contact for assigned projects, communicating scope, schedule, costs, risks, disruptions, and status to stakeholders. Prepares project reports and correspondence and maintains records in accordance with City retention and public-record requirements
• Coordinates project closeout, including final inspections, testing, punch-list completion, acceptance, payment, required documentation, staff training, record updates, and warranty follow-up.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in construction management or related field
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing public infrastructure, building construction, renovation, or facility-maintenance projects; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is a physically demanding position. The following summarizes the physical activities, vision, and working conditions that are typical of this work.

Physical Activity:

The position requires climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps; maintaining balance on narrow, slippery, or uneven surfaces; and frequently standing or walking between work sites. Employees must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, and use their hands and fingers for typing, handling objects, and performing repetitive motions. The position also requires the ability to communicate clearly, hear and understand spoken instructions, and distinguish sounds at normal levels, with or without correction.

Vision:

Visual requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and field of vision sufficient to:

• Preparing and analyzing data and figures
• Computer terminal
• Extensive reading
• visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and operation of machines (including inspection)
• Using measurement devices
• Assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the City.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

The City of Gastonia is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and supportive workplace. We welcome qualified applicants who are interested in serving our community. Final candidates may be required to participate in reference checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon completion and satisfactory review of criminal background check and drug screening, consistent with City policy and applicable law.