Senior Administrator - Senior Project Manager

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

WORKING TITLE

Senior Project Manager

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Facilities Design & Construction (FD&C)

LOCATION

Crossroads III, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Senior Administrator Band 3

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends). Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek.

Represents the interests of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in the administration of facility capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with the procedures and policies of the Board of Education. Coordinates with school administrators and other staff as required to execute construction work and minimize disruption to school operations. Maintains construction project schedules and budgets, applying sound business principles and innovative methods to reduce costs.

Uses the available data systems to effectively manage work and track performance.

• Extensive knowledge of personal computers, including proficiency in spreadsheets, database, project management software, and building automation software.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Sufficient leadership skills in supervision of general construction as a contractor or owner’s representative.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills; organizational skills.
• Ability to be proactive and apply technical knowledge to improve deliverables, providing attention to detail to minimize errors.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to accurately read, interpret, and comply with WCPSS and departmental procedures.
• Ability to work well within a team environment that values an open exchange of ideas.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse group of stakeholders (e.g. design professionals, contractors, inspectors, principals, teachers, parents, other school system staff).

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Finance, or Building Construction; AND
• Five years of directly related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

• Experience with planning and on‑site construction of large capital improvement projects;
• Experience in one of the following areas of concentration:
  Building Automation Systems, mechanical/HVAC construction, general construction;
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification or other project management certification/training.

• Prepares project budget, management plan, and contracts; participates in coordination of alternative locations for school staff and students during the pre‑design phase.
• Participates in review of design documents for compliance with Design Guidelines and the review of construction cost estimates for adherence to project budget; obtains agency approvals as required during the design phase (e.g. Department of Insurance, Department of Public Instruction, local municipalities).
• Coordinates preparation of documentation for bid process; oversees bid review and prepares recommendations for Board approval.
• Reviews…