Project Manager IV - Expansion Dorm - Facilities Division

Position: Project Manager IV - Expansion Dorm - Facilities Division (016903)
I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; communicating with project management and other relevant parties; and directing, assigning, and evaluating project staff. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Directs, develops, oversees, and evaluates programs and projects using accepted program and project management methodologies; initiates multi-agency or enterprise-level projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility; and develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.

B. Develops project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources, requirements and cost estimates and projections; develops and implements plans to communicate project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members; and reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management.

C. Monitors and manages project quality and cost to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications, and are completed within budget; and identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.

D. Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; coordinates project activities with other states agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors; and creates documentation procedures to capture and manage changes in the original project plan

E. Directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of project staff; and occasionally oversees multiple projects concurrently.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Construction and Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required seven years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Seven years full-time, wage-earning project management experience.

3. Experience in the supervision of third-party vendors preferred.

4. Criminal justice experience preferred.

5. Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within twelve months from the date of employment.

Must maintain valid certification for continued employment in position.

Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee's separation from employment or acceptance of another position.

6. Certification as a Project Management Professional preferred.

7. Current, valid license as Professional Engineer in any state preferred.

8. Current, valid registration as an Architect in any state preferred.

* Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of project or program management theories and practices that are highly complex in scope.

2. Knowledge of project or program costing, estimating, and scheduling and systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance.

3. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project or program undertaken.

4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

7. Skill to establish project goals and objectives.

8. Skill to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions.

9. Skill to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

10. Skill in reviewing and applying policies, procedures, rules, regulations, schedules, guidelines, and contract requirements.

11. Skill to manage multiple projects and activities.

12. Skill in the use of computer software relevant to design and project management.

13. Skill in reading and interpreting working plans, drawings, and…