Facilities Projects Manager - Dept. Of Public Works

Facilities Projects Manager

Grade - 119

Pay Range - $72,905.71 - $/Salary - plus a comprehensive benefits package

Performs engineering work in the management of public improvement and building construction projects; performs directly related work as required.

• Plans, and supervises the development, installation, improvement, and construction of civic projects
• Oversees facilities engineering projects in the design and development of proposed alterations, installations or construction of equipment and facilities, including preparing specifications, and cost estimates;
• Reviews project schedule and fiscal objectives, and takes the appropriate measures to ensure a timely and effective completion;
• Reviews for conformity of plans and specifications with all current national codes and standards;
• Reviews consultant's plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed facility improvements by private contractors;
• Oversees the coordination of procurement, scheduling, and supervision of work by outside contractors, and performs inspections of completed work as required;
• Coordinates new construction and renovation efforts with building programs, including arranging schedules, plans, and guides;
• Develops concepts, designs, and budgets designated City improvement and/or building construction projects, including preparing estimates, and specifications to develop modifications and enhancements to existing facilities;
• Provides technical, past project history and experience to any city project as needed;
• Conducts budget reviews, invoice tracking, and signs off on invoices as needed;
• Completes purchase order follow up;
  Reviews and processes pay requisitions and invoices;
• Assists with Community Improvement Programs (CIP), inter-department and City Departments on financial matters as needed;
• Supervises and directs the work of other building construction related personnel;
• Provides advice and consultation to departmental personnel, including evaluating complex building construction issues, and determining and taking the appropriate measures to ensure a timely and effective resolution;
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and related information in project planning and design, including calculating costs and project feasibility;
• Conducts annual review as needed on projects;
• Coordinates with City Solicitor on execution and enforcement;
• Coordinates with Purchasing for long term contracts and purchase orders;
• Coordinates with contractors, consulting engineers, and other officials to gather and disseminate information, and maintain related records as required;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

• Thorough knowledge of civil or mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles, practices, and techniques;
• Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design;
• Substantial knowledge of engineering drafting standards, symbols, and design methods;
• Substantial knowledge of building construction methods, materials, and equipment;
• Ability to operate Auto Cad and Engineering software, including programmable calculators;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability and…