Location: Duluth,MN, USA
Job Posting Information
About the Job
Property & Facilities Management (PFM) manages all City construction projects except those that involve streets and utilities. We have over 50 active projects in various stages of planning, design development and construction. This position supervises the PFM project office and oversees a construction project coordinator, project technician, Landscape Architect, and Energy coordinator. The supervisor also manages projects, while serving as the technical lead for the entire team. This position requires a strong grasp of the latest trends in building science, energy efficiency and design/construction best practices. A thorough knowledge of public funding, cost estimation and purchasing processes are also critical to success. This is a fast-paced and challenging position that works on a wide variety of critical City infrastructure improvements in City buildings, parks and property.
Summary/Purpose
Under the general direction and supervision of the Property & Facilities Manager, the Construction Project Supervisor will be responsible for overall coordination, supervision, planning, design, and construction project management of construction projects in City facilities and/or on City property. The Construction Project Supervisor will supervise facilities planning services and project management staff, and will act as a project manager to provide technical expertise and guidance on key City projects and will exercise independent judgment and discretion in carrying out professional project management and operational decisions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
1.Provide effective professional level construction project management services, expertise, and guidance to City staff and administration.
2.Consult and collaborate with clients and consultants to gather information, perform financial analysis, and develop project plans that adhere to accepted design principles and compliance standards.
3.Direct the determination of projects scope, budget and methodology, the preparation of bid specifications with consultants/contractors, review bid proposals and participate in the selection of consultants/contractors.
4.Negotiate contract terms with consultants/contractors.
5.Present project information to administrators, City staff, City Council, Planning Commission, regulatory agencies, and others as necessary.
6.Identify and apply for grant funding and other funding sources for projects; plan, monitor, and administer project budgets.
7.Inspect work performed by consultants/contractors for conformance to specifications, and make adjustments as necessary.
8.Review consultant reports, lab analysis results, regulatory guidelines, and other technical material to design or modify projects to effectively meet goals.
9.Perform all associated administrative tasks, including preparation and processing of all required reports and documentation.
10.Coordinate work schedules and approve or reject leave requests.
11.Prioritize, assign, and direct work and projects.
12.Effectively recommend the hire, transfer, assignment, promotion, reward, discipline, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel.
13.Act as a project manager for key City projects. May serve as project manager for smaller projects as needed.
14.Establish work standards, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct employee performance evaluations.
15.Provide for ongoing training of employees in emerging methods, trends, and technologies, and proper and safe work methods and procedures.
16.Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards, and procedures.
17.Effectively recommend adjustments or other actions in employee grievances.
18.Delegate authority and responsibilities to others as needed.
19.Disseminate instructions and information to staff through verbal and written communications.
20.Research and keep abreast of current construction management practices, architectural and interior design techniques, materials, trends, building science technologies and methods, and funding sources.
21.Support the Division Manager in the development of capital plans, implementation, maintenance and utilization of the asset management system, and development of reports as necessary to disseminate key facility issues to City Administration.
22.Participate in the development and monitoring of department/division budgets.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
A. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Public Administration or a related professional field, or at least five years of equivalent experience and education (i.e., in place of a college degree); AND
B.Three years of related professional experience.
C.One year of supervisory experience.
Selection Process Information
Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.
This selection is being run as Internal and Open. This means the job is open to all qualified applicants; however, qualified City of Duluth employees who have successfully completed their initial probationary period will receive preference in the hiring process.