Deputy Director of Capital Projects

Capital Projects Manager

Administrative, supervisory and management work in developing and implementing strategic capital investments in the City's buildings and building systems. Employee is responsible planning and executing continuing capital improvements to the City's buildings, and for coordinating with the Department of Public Works for ongoing operations and maintenance. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists the department director in overseeing the annual recurring capital investment program to provide building code updates, ADA compliance, energy efficiency, and general improvements to all buildings owned by the City.
• Manages department staff, which includes monitoring of project progress, assistance with problem solving, staff training and completion of annual performance reviews, and general mentoring.
• Develops scopes of work and budgets for the execution of building improvement projects in consultation House Doctor services and with other key City staff.
• Monitors contracts with professional service providers (e.g., architects, engineers, owner's project managers, licensed site professionals), and contractors to ensure the delivery of quality capital projects and required services.
• Reviews and approves project related contract amendments for services, change orders, invoices and applications for payment.
• Monitors project budgets, projects cash flows, and reports additional financial needs to senior IAM management.
• Assists the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) in the development and execution of long-range capital planning, and implements methods that allow the City to prioritize capital improvement projects based on multiple factors and considerations.
• Provides advice and support to department heads and elected officials regarding capital improvement projects throughout the City and attends public city hearings and meetings as needed.
• Assists in any project coordination permitting efforts with the city's Fire Prevention and Inspectional Services divisions
• Assists the Department of Public Works in the development of plans for the routine maintenance of all City buildings, and efficient use of the City's work order software platform (CMMS) and building management systems (BMS).
• Oversees building audits and inspections to improve planning for capital improvements and enhanced maintenance.
• Interacts with the public concerning events and incidents that arise as a result of capital projects and works with the city's Communications team to develop effective communication strategies
• Assists in the development of the Department's operating budget.
• In the absence of the Director of Capital Projects, be able to make decisions and communicate on behalf of the IAM Capital Projects Division.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a closely related field and five to seven (5-7) years of related experience in construction, real estate, facilities management; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a license or certification in engineering, architecture, construction or related profession.
• Must possess a valid MA Class D Driver's License.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill:

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of building construction and maintenance; knowledge of the principles and practices of effective budgetary management, as well as financial modeling. Working knowledge of computer hardware and software in support of departmental operations.

Ability: Ability to work independently; ability to maintain, manage, and organize records; ability to handle problems effectively in response to day-to-day crises; ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in writing and in public speaking and presentations; ability to operate a computer; ability to deal appropriately with City employees, City official, contractors, trades workers and the public. Ability to synthesize complex information.

Ability to prioritize projects based on multiple factors, which may include political, financial, public health and safety, etc. Ability to analyze and explain financial implications of complex capital planning decisions. Ability to recruit and train employees, foster effective team relationships and communicate with direct reports in a clear and direct manner.

Skill: Excellent organizational skills and skills in all work-related software applications. Strong conceptual, analytical, verbal and…