Facilities Project Manager

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Job Information

Title:

Facilities Project Manager

Market Range:

MR20

Approved Date:

6/1/2021 1:49:06 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

Job Code:

100360

Job Family:

Facilities and Fleet Management

Sub Family:

Facilities, Design and Construction

Primary Purpose

Assures that the County's objectives for cost, quality, and schedule are met for Capital Improvement Projects including but not limited to buildings, public parks, service structures, emergency communication structures, solid waste facilities, road improvement projects, and water and sewer projects.  Manages the planning, design, construction, and warranty phases of all Capital Improvement Projects.  Provides management expertise and support to other municipalities, non-profit organizations, Wake County Schools, Wake Technical Community College, and State of NC entities represented within Wake County.  Provides assistance to other areas of Capital Improvement Projects as requested by the Director of Facilities, Design, & Construction.

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Coordinates the planning, programming, and design process for capital projects.  Serves as central point of contact between design and construction teams, acting in the best interest of, and in communication with the end user and county operations and maintenance staff.

1

30%

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Establishes, develops and executes goals, requirements, schedules, budgets, and strategy for assigned projects

2

10%

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Develops and manages the project schedules and communicates the progress, risk and any potential delays to the end users and management.

3

10%

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Performs detailed review of project design documents to assure completeness, constructability and compliance with county guidelines and high industry standards

4

10%

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Visits job sites and operates in onsite construction offices, performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues.

5

20%

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Provides oversight of the development of Requests for Proposals and Qualifications processes, bid solicitation, and contract awards.  Reviews or evaluates proposals and bids to make recommendations regarding awarding of contracts.

6

5%

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Provides management oversight of all contract agreements, amendments, change orders, and encumbrances.  Prepares contracts, including negotiating revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.

7

10%

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Prepares organized, well written reports, Board of Commissioners agenda items and other correspondence, and makes presentations to other staff, management, elected boards and others in clear, concise, understandable language

8

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

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Plans and manages projects that have significant impact on Work Group and Division results OR works as a technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

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Shares insights and analyses that inform new processes, and/or operational plans.

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Responsible for making improvements in processes, systems, or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group.

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Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.

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May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within the Work Group.

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Requires advanced knowledge of the Work Group and Division typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

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Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Construction Management

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Three years of experience in facilities project management, and/or architectural, engineering or site design.

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Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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8 Years

Project Manager

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NCPE - North Carolina Professional Engineer

Upon Hire

Or

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NCLA - NC Licensed Architect

Upon Hire

Or

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NCLLA - NC Licensed Landscape Architect

Upon Hire

Or

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NCGC - NC Licensed General Contractor

Upon Hire

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Ability to analyze and comprehend the various requirements of a facility from the standpoint of the user's needs and assist design and/or engineering professionals to accommodate those needs.

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Understand and visualize spatial relationships in order to guide and direct a design professional in solving spatial problems.  Likewise, assist end user in understanding how these spatial relationships will impact them.

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Understand, comprehend, analyze and evaluate detailed drawings, including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, other construction details, and structural, mechanical, electrical and other special systems.

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Be familiar with the construction of buildings, and their associated mechanical and electrical systems, site grading, utilities, landscaping and parking so that they can adequately monitor the quality of design and construction

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Have an understanding of the value of construction, in order to analyze and prepare budgets, and monitor projects for compliance with those budgets including design, construction and furnishings costs, and to evaluate claims for changes to those costs during construction.

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Have an understanding of the implementation process of projects, in order to prepare, monitor and evaluate the scheduling of the numerous activities that need to be properly sequenced during the design, construction and occupancy phases of projects

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Have the overall ability to be able to coordinate numerous activities on multiple projects simultaneously within a given time frame.

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An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Problem Solving

Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base, and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Project or Program Management

Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Understands the organization's financial processes.  Prepares, justifies, and administers the program or project budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. 

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

All Others

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

High Stress Situations

X

Dangerous Situations

X

Emergency Situations

X

Incarcerated Individuals

X

Combative Individuals

X

Animals

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit's operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X

Extreme Darkness

X

Extreme Brightness

X

Radiation

X

Chemicals/Hazardous Waste

X

Gases/Gas Leaks

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Acidid or Harsh Substances

X

Infectious Bacteria/Viruses

X

Infectious Diseases

X

Blood-Borne Pathogens

X

Fumes/Airborne Particles

X

Allergens (variety)

X

Confined Spaces

X

High or Precarious Places

X

Ladders/Step Stools

X

Moving Mechanical Parts

X

Operating Vehicle

X

Operating Light Equipment

X

Operating Heavy Equipment

X