Bond Project Manager

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general direction and supervision of the Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Services, the Bond Project Manager assists with the development and management of all District capitalconstruction projects and is supported by Measure E bond funds.

Oversees, plans, organizes, and supervises the work of contracteddesign and construction professionals. The Bond Project Manager serves as the liaison between project stakeholders, third-party contractors, and the District during the planning, designing,construction, and post-occupancy phases of assigned capital projects. Ensures that construction projects are successfully delivered within budget, on time, and in compliance with regulatory guidelines and District specifications.

• Participates in developing capital construction project plans, designs, and schedules. Prepares preliminary and final project budgets. Presents recommendations for budget adjustments, as appropriate.
• Manages the procurement process in consultation with the District's Purchasing Office. Prepares specifications; conducts contractor outreach; leads pre-bid job site visits; holds pre-construction meetings; participates in the evaluation of bids; and assists in the preparation of construction contracts.
• Facilitates committee design meetings to prepare Initial Project Proposals and Final Project Proposals. Provides guidance and recommendations to committee members on the completeness and constructability of design documents at appropriate construction phases.
• Oversees and coordinates capital construction activities and services of architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and other consultants from the planning/design phase through post-occupancy and close out. Interfaces with regulatory agencies and others to manage the process of obtaining all required project reviews, permits, and approvals.
• Monitors capital construction commitments and expenditures. Maintains up-to-date records from the planning/design phase through close out.
• Monitors progress of construction. Reads and interprets plans, specification, and other technical documents. Monitors conformity of construction with contract documents and specifications. Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure work is satisfactorily performed and completed.
• Ensures that completed construction work complies with current building codes and other regulatory requirements.
• Schedules and leads construction progress meetings. Delivers project reports to keep all relevant parties informed on status of time and cost elements of project.
• Identifies potential problems and resolves project issues and jobsite conflicts in a time effective manner. Implements review processes and mechanisms early in the project to minimize delays in construction progress and to minimize impact on the project budget. Develops communication and risk mitigation plans, as needed.
• Oversees change orders requested by project stakeholders. Provides recommendations to supervisor on budget, time, and scope implications of change orders. Monitors costs to ensure project is delivered within District established cost expectations. Prepares financial reports upon request.
• Conducts final inspections of capital construction projects as assigned. Coordinates construction closeout procedures and arranges for official acceptance of projects on behalf of the District. Oversees post-occupancy review process for projects as assigned.
• Conducts facility utilization reviews and measurements to document the District's space inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, urban planning or any other technical field ofstudy.

Four years of progressive work experience in construction planning and project management with values in excess of $10 million.

• Knowledge of construction management for a variety of projects in ahigher education setting.
• Knowledge of Uniform Building Code, California Building Code, California Occupational Safety and Health Act, California Public Contracts Code, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other related statutes related to construction projects.
• Knowledge of the State of California Capital Outlay and the Deferred Maintenance Programs for Community Colleges, California Public Contracts Code, and California Education Code.
• Knowledge of Division of State Architect protocols,…