Who we are:
The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's first and largest County! Home to 34 cities and nine townships; from Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.
Headquartered in beautiful Downtown Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County Government offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. With a history rich in culture, arts and diverse communities, Wayne County takes pride in its promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity, not only through its residents but also through its employees.
Becoming a part of the Wayne County team means that you are driven, ambitious and ready to have a positive impact on the community.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

At the direction of the Community Development Director, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the activities related to building rehabilitation, construction and maintenance, involving the duties of Building Official, inspection and ordinance compliance as defined by the Housing Rehabilitation, Federal Program Activities and Programs of Community Development Program. As directed by the Community Development Block Grant Director facilities and manage federal grant projects for CDBG, HOME, ESG, NSP, HOME, HOME-ARP and other grants as awarded.
Responsibilities of the Construction Project Manager include:

•Manage the contractors to ensure quality and effective use of resources.
•Provide direct service to clients, contractors and partner organizations; conduct needs evaluation, resolve complaints.
•Establish and maintain relationships with other organizations to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
•Establish and oversee procedures to meet objectives set by HUD
•Administer organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility and program requirements.
•Prepare and maintain records and reports, and program accomplishments.
•Represent organization in relation with governmental and professional development institutions.
•Provide guidance regarding program-related federal, state, and county regulations and policies.
•Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.
•Make decisions and solving problems
•Research information
•Work directly with the public
•Document and record information as required by HUD
•Evaluate information to determine compliance with regulations
•Analyze legal and regulatory compliance matters.
•Conduct opinion surveys or needs assessments.
•Coordinate with the Director of CDBG on special events or programs.
•Interview clients to collect information.
•Maintain operational records.
•Monitor performance of federal grants and/or organizational members or partners.
•Resolve customer complaints or problems.

ELIGIBLE PERSONS

Education: A bachelor's degree in construction management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, a Builders License, and a valid Driver's License.

Experience Required: Three to five (3-5) years of full-time construction management experience.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Pay Rate and Fringe Benefits: Appointments will usually be made at the minimum rate with annual increases where applicable. Payment is on a bi-weekly basis. Employees receive liberal fringe benefits, which include vacation pay, sick leave pay, health care insurance, optical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance and a retirement plan.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete application form (P/HR-210), which may be obtained at the office of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources. The application will be used for determining eligibility for admission to the examination and as a basis for rating experience and training.

Investigation and Probationary Period: An investigation of character and past employment will be conducted. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent, in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements.

Veteran's Preference: Honorably discharged war veterans who receive passing grades on examinations will have ten (10) points added to their final earned examination scores and those who have a service connected disability will have five (5) points added to their score, for a possible total of fifteen (15) additional points. Requests for and proof of eligibility must be submitted at the time of the examination.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit http://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.