Facilities Project Manager - Construction

Please note:If you are interested in being considered for the Facilities Project Manager - Planning classification you must submit a separate application for that position. This application is for Facilities Project Manager - Construction only.

JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction perform a variety of administrative and professional duties related to the Districts facilities construction program; plan and coordinate the improvement modernization and new construction of District facilities; serve as a liaison between District personnel and outside agencies; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; perform related duties as assigned.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class.This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Perform a variety of administrative and professional duties related to the Districts facilities construction program; assure compliance with applicable laws codes rules and regulations. E
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ); analyze the scope and cost of contractor and consultant proposals; review project plans and specifications prior to bids; participate in pre-bid walks and bid openings. E
• Chair preconstruction meetings and construction progress meetings; utilize the Critical Path Method (CPM) to calculate project timelines and schedules; meet with consultants to develop phasing plan work restrictions and construction schedule. E
• Manage construction consultants oversee scope of work; monitor progress and costs; evaluate change orders; take corrective action as necessary to support construction projects. E
• Conduct site visits to inspect work in progress to assure compliance with plans contract provisions and building codes and regulations; provide direction to building inspectors; E
• Communicate with site staff administrators contractors and outside agencies to exchange information coordinate activities respond to inquiries and resolve construction issues and concerns such as unforeseen site conditions and contract discrepancies. E
• Serve as a liaison between District personnel and outside agencies regarding facilities construction activities; confer with District staff consultants and representatives of public agencies regarding construction requirements schedules and issues. E
• Utilize a variety of advisory data and information including budgets architectural and construction plans and specifications. E
• Provide technical expertise and information regarding assigned functions and participate in the formulation of policies procedures and programs; provide advisement of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action. E
• Prepare and maintain of a variety of reports records and files related to assigned activities; compose written and oral communications to convey information in accordance with District policies and procedures. E
• Operate a computer and assigned software; evaluate construction software applications and recommend new software or improvements; drive a vehicle to conduct work and visit sites. E
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers reassignment termination and disciplinary actions. E
• Research and maintain current knowledge of laws codes rules and regulations related to assigned activities. E
• Attend and represent the District in a variety of meetings conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities; prepare and deliver oral presentations as requested. E

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential dutiesrequired of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of:

Procedures and practices used in the construction modernization and maintenance of buildings and facilities.
Management principles and techniques in the construction of building projects.
Construction inspection methods.
Applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations such as the LeRoy F. Green School Facilities Act.
Cost estimates and specifications.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Public speaking techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

Perform a variety of administrative and professional duties related to the Districts facilities construction program.
Plan coordinate and provide leadership for construction projects involving many participants.
Analyze interpret apply and explain applicable laws codes rules regulations policies and procedures.
Develop and analyze computerized project schedules utilizing the Critical Path Method.
Prepare a variety of comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Implement verbal and written direction.
Read and interpret plans and specifications.
Plan and organize work.
Operate a computer and assigned software.

Education and Training:

Bachelors degree in construction management architecture or a related field.
Licensure as a professional architect general contractor or engineer is desirable.

Experience:

Three years of construction management experience. Experience in educational construction is preferred.

Additional construction management experience may substitute for the required education on a basis of two years of additional experience for one year of education.

Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Positions in this classification require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid California Class C drivers license at the time of appointment.

An applicant for this class will be required to obtain at his/her own expense and submit his/her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the Districts safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and/or rejection of the eligible regardless of any other standing.

An incumbent in this classification may be required to wear protective clothing gear and equipment as required by law.

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Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment (including sexual harassment) intimidation or bullying targeted at any student or employee by anyone based on the student or employees actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy and related conditions parental status physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach Director of Employee Relations1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815 and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton Director of Human Resource Services 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815 and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta Program Administrator 2221 Argonne Ave LB 90815

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SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicants training background and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.