POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of
the Project Management Supervisor, coordinates and manages capital projects
activities, including managing vendors, planning, design, bidding,
construction, project closeout, change orders, and final inspection on assigned
projects for new construction, renovations and/or capital improvements to
existing facilities. The Project Manager III will also supervise and coordinate
the work of several project managers according to type or location, such as
major modernizations or HVAC projects. Directly or indirectly through project
managers, the incumbent shall manage the Architects/Engineers (A/E) as well as
the contractors working on the assigned projects. The incumbent shall work with
the supervisors of the departments of Maintenance and Plant Operations,
Transportation, Food and Nutrition Services, Area Offices, Purchasing and
Supply Services, Safety and Security, Environmental Office, and Information
Technology, as well as instructional departments to ensure that all
requirements from these departments are met. The incumbent shall have familiarity
with state and county requirements and regulations as well as jurisdictional
requirements relevant to capital projects. The work is reviewed by the Project
Management Supervisor to meet the goals and objectives of the department with
quality of production as a top consideration.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Directs,
coordinates and manages the activities of one or more Project Manager I and/or
Project Manager II positions as well as Consultant Planners, Designers,
Inspectors, and Contractors assigned to the projects;
Manages
project assignments to include, but not limited to the following: groups of projects
in such categories as new schools, major modernizations, limited renovations,
or systemics; coordinates a team and ensures compliance with budget, schedule,
and quality requirements;
Manages
A/Es and consultants to ensure compliance with contract requirements,
applicable construction codes, and PGCPS and PSCP administrative requirements;
Reviews
technical proposals, coordinates legal issues with PGCPS representatives
(claims, nonpayment issues), change orders, proposed change orders, allowance
deductions, and A/E and contractor payments;
Reviews,
inspects, and oversees project activities either directly or through a Project
Manager I or Project Manager II to evaluate efficiency and workmanship;
Coordinates
and reviews the project schedule and critical path documents with consultants
and vendors;
Ensures
accurate reporting on project status;
Prepares
required periodic reports pertaining to the status of projects and responses to
requests for information;
Confers
with personnel from the various departments within the school system to meet current
objectives and requirements;
Attends
construction progress meetings and maintains logs and project records, and
reviews the logs and records of assigned Project Manager I and Project Manager
II staff on assigned projects;
Attends
PTA or community meetings to provide updates on the assigned projects;
Assists
in overseeing the daily operations of the Construction Department in the
absence of the Project Management Supervisor;
Provides
technical assistance and guidance to personnel designated as Project Manager I
and Project Manager II;
Travels
to consultant’s offices and frequent trips to construction sites as needed; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough
knowledge of:
-Prince
George’s County Codes and Regulations, as well as County submission, and review
requirements;
-Board
of Education for Prince George’s County rules and regulations;
-State
IAC/PSCP and Department of General Services guidelines related to Schematic,
Design and Construction Document Submissions, including new buildings,
renovations, and systemic renovations (preferred but not required);
-Construction
related contracts, including but not limited to Construction Managers (CM’s),
General Contractors, A/Es and all related consultants;
-Principles
and practices of construction; and
-AIA
Contract Documents.
Understands
the current educational and construction-related objectives and requirements
set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Public
School Construction Program (PSCP);
Demonstrated
ability to lead a small team;
Ability
to oversee multi-million dollar construction projects;
Ability
to work efficiently and effectively with other government agencies;
Ability
to initiate correspondence and prepare professional reports;
Ability
to plan, implement and evaluate;
Ability
to develop effective work standards and schedules;
Strong
experience with human relations;
Strong
written, verbal and computer communications; and
Effective problem identification, problem-solving and
decision-making abilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation
from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in
architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, structural engineering, construction
or a related field is required.
A minimum of six (6) years of experience directly managing construction
projects or an equivalent combination of at least ten (10) years of education,
experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Candidates
who are Professional Engineers, Registered Architects and/or are PMP, CAPM
or CPM certified are preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides
guidance and direction to department staff members.
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 duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.