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Under general supervision, performs administrative and technical work of considerable difficulty managing the planning and construction of public facilities; performs related work as assigned.
Please note: This position is limited appointment ending June 30, 2026.This position is open until filled. Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
 GENERAL PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

• Plans, develops, and manages short and mid–term capital construction projects.
• Manages assigned projects, including general project coordination, scheduling, and budget control.
• Serves as liaison between Facilities Management and the design and construction firms under contract with the County.
• Coordinates with various public utilities, City and County departments, governmental agencies, engineering consultants, architects, contractors, and developers.
• Makes presentations to the Department, County Manager, County Board of Supervisors and the community and stakeholders as needed.

BIDDING AND CONTRACTING

• Prepares preliminary scopes of work, budgets and cost estimates, and project schedules and workplans.
• In coordination with Facilities Management and County Purchasing staff, oversees the preparation, award, and administration of bids and requests for proposals for design and construction contracts.

DESIGN PHASE MANAGEMENT

• Manages contract administration including communication and correspondence, review of pay applications and general management of contract terms and provisions.
• Works with Facilities Management staff and design contractors to prepare construction documents and specifications.
• Leads value engineering and schedule coordination efforts to ensure projects stay on budget and schedule.
• Reviews and evaluates design submittals.
• Assists design contractor in working through the permitting process with the authority having jurisdiction (typically Coconino County or the City of Flagstaff).

CONSTRUCTION PHASE MANAGEMENT

• Manages Construction Contract administration including communication and correspondence, review of pay applications and general management of contract terms and provisions.
• Assists construction Contractor in working through the permitting process with the authority having jurisdiction (typically Coconino County or the City of Flagstaff).
• Ensures that contractors' work is in compliance with project plans, applicable safety, fire, and other local, state and federal requirements.
• Leads value engineering and schedule coordination efforts to ensure projects stay on budget and schedule.
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves construction submittals.
• Works with building owners, adjacent tenants, neighbors, or others affected by construction to mitigate impacts.
• Answers routine citizen complaints, comments, and questions related to specific projects.
• Works with Contractor to complete as-built drawings and project closeout documents.
• Ensures contractor compliance and manages the resolution of warranty claims.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving, working with and around others; hearing and speech to communicate with others; and finger dexterity for writing, computer work, and phones. Ability to drive a vehicle between work sites.
 

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction administration, construction technology, urban land use planning, or closely related field, and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public project construction management; OR

Associate degree in engineering, architecture, construction administration, construction technology, urban land use planning, or closely related field, and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public project construction management; OR

Six years of increasingly responsible experience in public project construction management; OR 

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report.

This position is safety sensitive.

This position is exempt.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Considerable knowledge of:
 

• Construction work site safety.
• Principles, practices and techniques of facilities design and construction.
• Principles, practices and techniques of construction project management, budgeting, cost, and time estimating, scheduling, phasing, and lifecycles.
• Design and Construction project risk assessment and mitigation.
• Applicable laws, policies, and guidelines related to design and construction of commercial buildings in the State of Arizona.
• Applicable laws, policies, and guidelines related to public services procurement and public contract management.
• Techniques used to implement, monitor, and maintain complex construction project schedules.
• Sustainable design and construction practices.

Working knowledge of:
 

• Governmental budgetary practices and financial management, including purchasing, cash flow, and invoice analysis

Ability to:
 

• Read, develop and interpret complex construction designs and plans and detect potential problems and non-conformance to standards, codes and specifications
• Manage multiple projects/program priorities
• Meet project goals as determined by direction of the County
• Achieve budget goals set for projects
• Set accurate schedule projections on projects and tasks
• Implement process steps and quality assurance procedures in accordance with acceptable project management practices
• Accurately forecast expenditures across projects and tasks
• Minimize risk exposure
• Meet and deal tactfully with the public, County departments, contractors, and property owners
• Conduct research and compile information to prepare reports
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ensure accurate invoicing
• Foster long-term relationships with contractors, community representatives and other professionals associated with projects and capitalizes on equity and partnership opportunities
• Serve as key participant in team and community meetings
• Identify unresolved problems and issues, develop solutions and communicates with County 
• Leadership as necessary to keep project on budget and on schedule
• Assist in the evaluation and redesign as necessary to accelerate project completion
• Possesses and maintains a thorough understanding of project goals and contract terms

Skill In:
 

• Team development, leadership and conflict/issue resolution
• Effective communication techniques, both verbal and written
• Supervising, training and evaluating support staff
• Planning and organizing tasks related to project delivery