Project Manager - Facility Services

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple is seeking a Project Manager to oversee building construction and renovation projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include administratively managing projects, building strong relationships with project teams, and maintaining organization and prioritization.

Key duties involve overseeing facility projects, coordinating procurement under City guidelines, reviewing documentation, conducting on-site inspections, leading meetings, and managing contracts and pay

Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager of facility projects, including new construction, remodels, additions, improvements, remediations, etc
• Coordinates procurement of project needs in compliance with the City’s purchasing guidelines and procedures
• Reviews and manages project documentation, ensures each project is compliant, remains on schedule and on budget
• Performs onsite inspections to define projects and to monitor the performance of construction projects
• Coordinates, schedules, and leads meetings such as procurement, design review, pre-bid, pre-construction, progress meetings, final walkthroughs
• Documents electronically notes, minutes, photographs, records of construction material tests, and project construction
• Reviews and prepares contractor and consultant pay applications; prepares and communicates vendor performance reviews
• Reviews and negotiates recommendations for change orders and contract amendments
• Obtains and files electronically all as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals related to a project
• Coordinates efforts across project between designers, contractors, and impacted City staff
• Builds and maintains relationships with City Departments, contractors, and consultants
• Resolves and/or recommends resolutions to issues during design and construction; prioritizes and manages time
• Communicates project status to stakeholders and department leaders

Job description

Summary

The project manager oversees a dynamic workload of building construction and renovation projects from start to finish. Duties include the administrative management of projects which requires the development of good working relationship with varying project teams, strong organization & prioritization skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager of facility projects, including new construction, remodels, additions, improvements, remediations, etc
• Coordinates the procurement of project needs in compliance with the City’s monetary and purchasing guidelines and procedures
• Reviews and manages project documentation, ensures each project is compliant, remains on schedule and on budget
• Performs onsite inspections to define projects and to monitor the performance of construction projects
• Coordinates, schedules, and leads meetings as necessary to include procurement meetings, design review meetings, pre-bid meetings, pre-construction conferences, construction progress meetings, and final walkthroughs
• Documents electronically notes, minutes, photographs, records of construction material tests, and the construction of projects
• Reviews and prepares contractor and consultant pay applications; prepares and communicates vendor performance reviews
• Reviews and negotiates recommendations for change orders and contract amendments
• Obtains and files electronically all as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals related to a project
• Coordinates efforts across project between designers, contractors, and impacted City staff
• Builds and maintains relationships critical to the success of projects, including relationships with City Departments, contractors, and consultants
• Resolves and/or recommends resolutions to issues that arise during the design and construction of a project
• Prioritizes and manages time efficiently
• Communicates project status to stakeholders and department leaders
• Identifies and documents future capital project facility needs
• Creates specifications for simple facility projects
• Monitors contractor construction management software as necessary to ensure efficient project documentation eg. Procore, BuilderTrend, etc.
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business Management, or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in project management within construction or related area
• Combination of construction administration and onsite representation experience

Certification & Licensing Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in accounting
• Experience managing the construction and remodels of facility projects for a governmental agency