Division Director, Capital Project Management

Division Director, Capital Projects Management

Your next big opportunity starts here! Join the Office of Capital Projects Management as the Division Director where your leadership can shape what's next. This position manages City capital projects from concept to completion and provides leadership for the Capital Projects Management Division within the Real Estate and Capital Projects Department. One of the ten most beautiful places in America, the City of Savannah is set within a vibrant and diverse community, filled with charm and great people!

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• Has primary responsibility for the timely and cost-effective implementation of the City's capital projects portfolio, which includes the planning, design and build of all municipal facilities.
• Plays a primary and significant role in the communication, strategy and planning of all city capital projects, coordinating between the City leadership and the financial management functions of the city.
• Has the primary responsibility in ensuring the city's contract workforce on capital projects is performing work to the highest standards.
• Authorizes and monitors the work of architectural and engineering consultants and construction contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex City structures and capital projects.
• Serves as the City's lead for post-disaster damage assessments, coordinating with internal departments and emergency management to assess impacts to City facilities and capital assets, document damage, and support recovery efforts.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Reviews capital project progress and resolves design and construction related issues; reviews and approves construction documents, permit applications and reports; manages the design and construction of capital improvement projects.
• Reviews and approves all division capital project related invoices, change orders, and applications for payment.
• Performs pre-design assessments, programming, and conceptual planning for buildings and facilities; develops scope of work, initial project schedules and an overall estimated project cost.
• Directs the preparation of Requests for Proposal; evaluate & score proposals; provides recommendations to City Council for contract award; negotiates fees and scope with consultants; manages consultant & contractor contracts for adherence and performance.
• Prepares and monitors the Capital Projects Management Division budget and tracks and manages capital projects budgets for assigned projects.
• Provides leadership and establishes goals, priorities, policies, and procedures for project execution, day-to-day operations, administration, and decision making for the Capital Projects Management Division.
• Coordinates capital project delivery with Real Estate Services, Facilities Maintenance, Planning & Urban Design, Management & Budget, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and other City departments.
• Represents the City in meetings with elected officials, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public related to capital improvement projects.
• Provides professional and technical assistance and advises the Senior Director of Real Estate and Capital Projects, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Chiefs, Department Directors, and other City leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related field with four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in capital project management, engineering, architecture, or construction, including personnel and administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred. Requires a Georgia Professional Engineering License or possession of a Professional Engineering license in another state, with the ability to obtain a Georgia Professional Engineering license within twelve (12) months of employment.

Candidates who do not currently hold a Georgia Professional Engineering license will be considered, provided they meet eligibility requirements and can obtain the license within 12 months of employment. The City will support licensure efforts through mentorship under a licensed Professional Engineer.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

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