POSITION SUMMARY:
This
position is responsible for the implementation of capital projects for the
Prince George’s County Schools. The Project Management Supervisor oversees a
team of project managers and support staff, implementing approximately $100m in
capital projects. Projects range from small capital improvements to new
schools. Most projects are multi-year. The Project Management Supervisor
ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with a
high-quality result.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Develop,
implement, and update a work plan for the project management unit, including
assignment of projects, establishment of and monitoring of schedules;
Supervise
project managers and project management staff by assigning tasks and
supporting/monitoring compliance with project parameters;
Working
with planning and design units, oversee the implementation of capital projects,
from initial approval through design, bidding, construction, and project
close-out;
Reviewing
technical proposals, monitoring legal issues (claims, non-payment issues),
change orders, proposed change orders and contractor payments;
Conferring
with consultants, design team and construction team to provide guidance and
direction;
Maintaining
logs for department activities;
Maintaining
schedules and graphs showing all planning, design and construction activities;
Review
and recommend actions to continually improve performance of the unit with
regard to schedule management;
Develop
and implement cost control measures, including change order evaluation, management
and tracking;
Develop
and implement construction quality assurance measures in accord with industry
best practices;
Develop
recommendations for program delivery methodologies and implement program
according to approved parameters;
Develop
and enforce compliance with approved project management procedures including file
management protocols, communications, reporting, etc;
Support
outreach activities with CIP stakeholders, including participation at School
Board meetings, public meetings, and assisting in development of web page and
other public communications to present project management updates;
Ensure
compliance with State of Maryland PSCP regulations;
Financial
management of construction programs;
Participate
in the development of project scopes and schedules for the annual capital
improvement plan;
Attend
important project management meetings, not limited to the construction phase;
Develop
corrective measures where problems occur on projects;
Direct
activities of consultant project and program managers; and
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability
to manage multi-million dollar construction projects;
Extensive
experience managing public construction programs; preferably school
construction, but experience with a similarly complex public program will be
considered;
Understanding
of complex program and project delivery management systems, including differing
construction delivery contract types;
Knowledge
of relevant engineering principles and methods of construction;
Knowledge
of building codes and regulations;
Knowledge
of construction contracting regulations;
Knowledge
of public procurement regulations and procedures;
Good
communications skills, both written and verbal;
Ability
to lead a team of professionals;
Knowledge
of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Access, Excel,
Word, PowerPoint;
Expertise
in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera;
Well-organized
and detail oriented. Attention to accuracy is critical;
Prepared
to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks ongoing at the same
time;
Ability
to supervise and evaluate personnel; and
Must
have a valid motor-vehicle license.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Professional
degree from an accredited college or university with some coursework in
Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field; or any
equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
PE
or architectural license preferred. USGBC LEED AP preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision
of project managers and administrative staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.