Construction Manager

This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Wednesday January 21st.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Tuesday January 20th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Bring complex public infrastructure projects from plan set to pavement. The City of Medfords Construction Manager leads contract administration construction engineering and inspection for capital improvement projects and developer-initiated work in the public right-of-way with direct oversight of construction inspector staff and close partnership with the Deputy City Engineer/Design Section Manager.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible construction management design management or a closely related field with two (2) of those years in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Bachelors degree in engineering Construction Management or other specified area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

Available Schedule:

• 8 hours daily Monday - Friday

This position is part of the Non-Represented employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

• Medical vision and dental benefits for employee and family paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy value of $50000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employees (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning

• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The Citys Wellness Program promotes physical social emotional intellectual financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods.
• Supervises staff including assigning and scheduling work establishing work priorities conducting performance evaluations training hiring disciplinary recommendations etc.; motivates and evaluates assigned personnel and oversees contract employees.
• Participates in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures.
• Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works construction management.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned services and activities related to the construction management and contract administration of projects (including capital improvement projects) including bid post-bid inspection construction and related functions and professional contracts; ensures completion of projects within budgetary regulatory and time constraints.
• Coordinates construction and inspection activities with those of other departments outside agencies and organizations; resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Directs and reviews Public Works work-plan for construction and inspection services and activities.
• Oversees supervises and coordinates the management of construction stages of projects including capital improvement projects.
• Reviews and comments on engineering plans submitted for private development.
• Oversees all construction and inspection for private development and permitted work within the public right of way.
• Scope of assigned area of responsibility will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Deputy City Engineer.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
• Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.

Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers can identify problems solve them act decisively and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.

Conflict Management - Effective performers recognize that conflict can be a valuable part of the decision-making process. They are comfortable with healthy conflict and support and manage differences of opinion. They thwart destructive competition or friction and use consensus and collaboration to debate and resolve issues.

Customer Orientation - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.

Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They dont wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen.

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

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VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

ADA:

The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contact or email:.