Senior Administrator-Senior Project Manager

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

Senior Project Manager

Facilities Design & Construction (FD&C)

Crossroads III, Cary, NC

Senior Administrator Band 3

Exempt

No

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.