Facilities Project Manager Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Management

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Facilities Project Manager
. This position supervises, directs and coordinates the maintenance and repair of city-owned and leased facilities or public infrastructure using a variety of skilled and semiskilled in-house labor and contracted support; coordinates assigned activities with other city departments, divisions and outside agencies; and assists the division manager in the division's overall operation.

Ideal Candidate City Engineering

The ideal candidate for the City Engineering Division has experience coordinating, managing and administering various types of construction projects; coordinating construction projects with other city departments, utility companies, and outside agencies; reviewing and providing insight on plans, specifications, cost estimates, and related studies. The candidate is also experienced in negotiating and preparing professional service contracts and/or other similar contracts; supervising and guiding consultants and staff;

handling construction related project finances and budgets; reviewing and recommending approval of construction schedules; resolving conflicts that arise during construction; and acting as the city’s primary point of contact with contractors on capital improvement projects.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from Division Manager and higher level staff. May act as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision, including selecting new employees, monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, and participating in the discipline and termination of employees.

Examination Process

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list and must be worked on individually by the applicant only.

The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Eligible List

You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Selection Process

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include a hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Essential

Functions

Plans, prioritizes, assign, supervises and reviews the work of staff responsible for the maintenance and repair of city-owned and leased facilities or public infrastructure; and coordinates work projects between the various trades.

Coordinates various capital improvement projects; prepares initial project designs; reviews design proposals, and inspects and approves blue prints for assigned projects.

Acts in General Contractor Role on special project activities. Oversees design efforts and consultants, provides for necessary permitting and regulatory compliance, creates bid documents and participates as subject matter expert on public bid activities, coordinates multiple contractor efforts, including in-house support, and monitors and manages project budget.

Provides expert guidance on ADA compliance requirements, and implements transition plan activities. Provides for proper data collection and response to citizen concerns, along with overseeing contractor activities in accordance with items 2 and 3 above.

Participates in development of division budget and administers operating expenses; monitors expenses.

May act as first line supervisor for designated staff within a department, including interviewing and selecting of job applicants, training, overseeing work, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards in accordance with department objectives.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives,…