Senior Capital Project Manager Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Construction

Class Description

The purpose of this class is to provide project management and oversight of all capital improvement construction projects.

Compensation

Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with a minimum of five years of concurrent experience in the commercial building and construction industry overseeing and managing small (tenant fit‑out) through large‑scale building projects.
Thorough knowledge of modern construction management techniques and practices and the ability to professionally interact with architects, engineers, contractors and public regulatory agencies.
Experience as the lead in capital project management (e.g., owner’s representative or internal/campus project manager) including budgeting, planning, construction and renovation management, coupled with a strong understanding of architectural, mechanical, electrical and other related disciplines.
A proven track record of successfully managing construction projects that were completed on schedule and within budget.
Competency with computerized project scheduling software, Microsoft Office, and CAD programs. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Knowledge of procurement and administration of public sector building and construction projects is preferred.
Experience with environmental and sustainability principles, best practices, and laws/regulations, including Leadership in the Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating Systems.
Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and flexibility, as well as excellent writing and proofreading skills.

Class Specific Essential Duties

Facilitate, coordinate, and guide projects through the review and approval process.

Manage project teams to assure consistency and conformance to negotiated time schedules.

Ensure compliance with project‑specific program requirements.

Prepare project reports, as required.

Define scope, goals and deliverables that support the College’s goals in collaboration with senior management.

Serve as Owner’s representative between client, consultants and contractors during construction.

Schedule, supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff, as required.

Monitor budget; may coordinate purchasing and approve expenditures.

Position Specific Essential Duties

Manage capital project planning, budgeting, design, consultant and contractor selection, pre‑construction, bidding, agency approvals, construction management, quality assurance, and project turnover (including close‑out documentation, training of maintenance/engineer and end‑users, and monitoring the project during the warranty period).

Provide technical expertise and perform research pertaining to project specifications and construction means, methods, and materials. Conduct feasibility analyses and cost estimating for requested projects.

Serve as the Owner’s representative, coordinate activities on assigned projects performed by staff, contractors, consultants, and other vendors. Prepare, review, track, process, and manage project documentation including programs, plans, specifications, RFIs, schedules, submittals, budgets, change orders, payment requests and status reports. Report to senior department leadership any deviation from schedule, implementation or cost concerns.

Monitor work for compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, best practices, college standards, and contract requirements. Exercise foresight and good judgment to recognize problems and initiate corrective actions to manage budget, schedule, quality and college expectations. Track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets and approved timelines.

Manage multiple contractors and vendors, including solicitation and review of proposals. Write RFQs and RFPs and administer those processes for various projects. Ensure effective communication and coordination among all internal and external participants and stakeholders.

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