Director - Construction Services
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Description Under the direction of the CAO, plan, organize, review, control and direct all construction related and plan review activities, operations and services of the Construction Services Department. Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate a wide variety of commercial construction projects; review the work of professional and technical subordinates engaged in the inspection and contract administration of construction projects; to be responsible for performance, manage change orders, progress payments and sureties and final acceptance inspections; provide professional and technical staff assistance; and to do related work as required. Requirements Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, building science, construction science, civil engineering, public or business administration or a closely related field. A minimum of seven (7) year's of professional experience related to public works construction management, project management and the administration of capital improvement projects. Additional qualifying experience such as construction supervisors or as owners of independent specialty contracting firms may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS -Possession of a valid California driver's license Preferred Certifications: -Associate Constructor (AC), Certified Professional -Constructor (CPC) and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or General Contractor Licensure (GC) are desirable KNOWLEDGE OF: Site preparation, including land clearing and earth moving; sewage systems; landscaping and road construction; building construction, including excavation and laying of foundations, pricing and erection of the structural framework, floors, walls, and roofs; and building systems, including fire-protection, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, and heating Operations, services and activities involved in a public works and capital improvements contracts administration function Engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings Sophisticated estimating and scheduling techniques Construction crafts such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, or electricians Computers and software programs relevant to inspection, plan check functions, job costing, online collaboration, scheduling, and estimating Contracts, plans, and specifications Construction methods, materials, standards and regulations Safety hazards associated with construction, remodeling and repair of building structures Advanced principles of inspection, permitting, plan check and construction contract administration Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations Principles and practices of organization and budget administration Building science, business and management Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations ABILITY TO: Be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Be decisive and work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays Understand and interpret construction, building and engineering plans and specifications Coordinate several major activities at once, while analyzing and resolving specific problems Establish a good working relationship with many different people, including Tribal Members, Tribal staff, and designers, supervisors, contractors and craft workers Deal firmly and tactfully with contractor, engineers and property owners Enforce ordinances and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially Interpret and explain Tribal contract administration and inspection policies and procedures Administer and monitor complex public works and capital improvements construction project contracts Operate a personal computer and applicable software programs Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing Work overtime as required Select, supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and clerical personnel Maintain records Administer a budget