Project Manager
Project Manager
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Job Description
Online applications are only accepted for current available positions.
Incomplete applications will be rejected. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application and/or the Work History section.
Any position posted may be closed or extended at any particular time during the advertisement period at the discretion of Comal County.
Summary
Under the general supervision of the County Administrator the Project Manager prepares negotiates administers and audits assigned county contracts. This individual will draft update and maintain a variety of procurement documentation and participate in developing procurement strategies and schedules. The Project Manager acts as a liaison between the County Administrator department heads outside vendors and other county staff. As appropriate the Project Manager will coordinate certain activities with the Purchasing Department as required by the Comal County Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:
- Plans and coordinates project plans and budgeting practices; maintains compliance with Comal County policies and procedures contracting standards and applicable federal state and local laws.
- Works closely with the County Administrator department heads outside vendors and other county staff to review project contracts.
- Maintains contract amendments and plan changes. Administers directs and participates in the auditing of assigned contracts. Resolves audit exceptions.
- Coordinates and conducts risk assessments to determine requirements for the maximum service and monitoring of the contracts.
- Finalizes the designs for structures with the assistance of the County Administrator and technical staff in consultation and oversees the preparation and approval of detailed technical specifications and bid documents adopting the most cost-effective and efficient mechanisms.
- Reviews and investigates non-compliance issues writes situation summaries recommends and presents solutions.
- Assesses the work of contractors periodically measuring the completed work and making recommendations.
- Analyzes data prepares distributes and presents project status reports as required.
- Communicates effectively with internal and external clients/vendors.
- Coordinate applicable activities with the Purchasing Department as required by the Comal County Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Note: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the supervisor assigns the work.
Mandatory Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelors degree in construction management Business Administration Procurement Public Administration or a directly related field is preferred; minimum 7 to 10 years of related construction experience and in managing construction projects required; or any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education experience and required knowledge skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of computer equipment including word processing spreadsheets databases and related software applications.
- Skill in performing contract negotiation and project coordination.
- Skill in interacting effectively with all levels of management employees and multiple outside vendors/contractors.
- Skill in exercising independent judgment under minimal supervision.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to interpret policies procedures codes ordinances and regulations.
- Ability to effectively present information to management.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside vendors and county employees and officials.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence reports invoices requisitions budgets forms logs catalogs etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence reports etc. using proper format. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; and determine percentages and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral or diagrammatic. Requires the ability to record and deliver information explain procedures and follow oral and written instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit and use their hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application any pre-employment testing the interview process or otherwise participating in the selection process please direct your inquires to Comal County Human Resources at or.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
