Facilities Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for the development, leadership, and management of capital improvement projects, including the planning, organizing, and coordinating of construction, design, and engineering efforts, along with managing bidding and implementation. Projects include design, construction, alteration, renovation, remodeling, and expansion of buildings and infrastructure ranging up to $130M in construction value. Will monitor capital budgets to ensure project expenditures remain within the scope of work.

They also collaborate with Facilities Management professional staff and County executives in long‑range capital improvement and facilities planning. This role provides technical support and manages all aspects of capital construction projects.

The Project Manager also participates in developing proposals and requests for proposals, reviews project bids received from external consultants and contractors, and recommends the selection of consultants and contractors for design, renovation, expansion, and alteration projects. They work closely and collaboratively with consultants, contractors and internal staff on all aspects of capital construction, including construction specifications, bid documents, contracts and change orders.

This role also includes conducting field inspections to collect data, verify existing/actual conditions, and monitor conformance with plans/specifications.

The Facilities Project Manager ensures that all construction, alteration, and renovation projects comply with applicable building codes, life safety codes, and engineering standards. This position has frequent contact with the Facilities Management Director, consultants, contractors and the County Building Authority.

Associate's degree in construction technology, Construction Administration, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture or other relevant field, or a related field combined with ten years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Construction project management background/experience is required.

Bachelor’s degree in any of the above cited fields and experience in both private sector commercial construction and public facilities management preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints; engineering and architectural designs, specifications and drawings; construction plans; and other design and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of software programs like CAD, estimating software, Pro Core etc. as commonly utilized in the role.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State construction and operations statutes and codes, including, but not limited to fire codes, building codes, electrical codes, energy codes, and MIOSHA rules and regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge of ADA accessibility requirements relating to public buildings and the fixtures and furnishings therein.
• Working knowledge of building mechanical systems, including HVAC systems.