Project Manager and Planning Development (M&O)

Duties:

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projects
• Works with the design team to focus on the approved original project scope
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
• Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
• Monitors project budgets on a monthly basis and ensures that budgets accurately reflect the status/progress of projects
• Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements
• Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures project scopes stay within the approved project definition
• Assists project team with contracts, bid and contract planning
• Implements project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggest improvements and implement approved changes
• Evaluates new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results
• Works with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years full time paid professional experience managing public/educational or commercial projects; with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, project planning, design, project development to close-out
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is preferred

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
• Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated