Construction Project Manager Supervisor

Construction Project Manager Supervisor

The Construction Project Manager Supervisor will work in a hybrid environment appropriate to ongoing activities and supervisor duties, including in the field, office, or remote. A telework agreement will be developed upon start to outline specifics.

This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a unique, fast-paced environment that provides unique challenges and problems to solve on a day-to-day basis. You will be in the Facilities Management department but will be providing services to other departments in the County. As a key member of our supervisory team, you will oversee a team of design and construction project managers working on all phases of construction project management from concept through execution.

Construction project managers reporting to this position work on a wide array of complex projects in the office and field, and collaboration is key. You will supervise the team and work in partnership with other departments to develop and implement capital projects, solve emergencies, and strategize short and long-term solutions related to design and construction. You will oversee workflow and processes, standards, policies, and procedures for the capital team.

Here are a few of the projects that you would be involved with:
Open Project and Capital Facilities Plan.

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

Bring your strategic and problem-solving skills and guide your staff by using your strong program and project management skills. We are looking for a team player and great communicator who will work with consultants, contractors, elected officials, other jurisdictions, the general public, and across division and department boundaries. As a strategic leader with a proven track record and developed strong skills in capital planning, you need to exhibit a solid technical understanding engineering and permitting, contracting for A/E and construction, budgets, and the construction process for public work.

The department strives to make sure employees feel supported and experience job satisfaction by providing training and reviews. Leaders are also encouraged to pursue advanced certification under the Pierce County Leadership program and are offered other opportunities for professional growth and training.

Core daily responsibilities include:

• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic direction and guidance to construction project managers work unit.
• Assist with the development of performance standards and measures for unit, individuals, and project work team.
• Assist in the development and preparation of the biennial capital improvement program requirements and budgets, to include project development, estimating costs, estimating budget requirements and initiating approval of projects.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of a designated unit; determine work procedures, approve work schedules, and determine methods for expediting workflow; assign, review and approve the work of subordinate staff.
• Act as project manager for programs with multiple dimensions, projects, and complexity. Provide technical expertise and project management of highly visible, technically complex and politically sensitive projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, departments, and staff, as well as other agencies and the public; facilitate resolution of competing interests to keep the capital program on time and within budget.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, .

Minimum qualifications include:

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, landscape architecture, business or public administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university; and,
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the position, to include
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Commercial vertical construction project management experience.
• Experience as Owner's representative on design, bid, build (DBB), design-build (DB), or Integrated Project…