Manager of Planning, Design, & Construction

The Adams County Facilities and Fleet management department is looking for a proven leader to join our team who believes in Adams County’s vision to be the most innovative and inclusive county in America for all families and businesses.

The Manager of Planning, Design, and Construction is a highly responsible position that oversees a Facilities Project Management team. The Project Management team is responsible for the management, implementation, and oversight of all phases of renovation, new construction and capital improvement projects for County facilities, from initiation through planning, design, construction and close-out. This position will be involved in implementation of the County strategic project planning and design implementation vison with sustainability and energy savings as key functions.

The Manager of Planning, Design and Construction will assist and manage the Facilities Project team as they prepare cost estimates and timelines for potential projects as well as approved CIP projects. They will maintain and ensure effective project communications among all team members and will provide scheduled updates to both the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Presents conceptual plans, cost estimates and timelines for facilities CIP projects.
• Works closely with various County departments, including elected offices, in facility planning, project budgeting, and scheduling.
• Provides input into the development of departmental strategy, policy & budget
• Provides strategic recommendations for implementation of energy efficient facilities and practices.
• Actively promotes sustainability in design and planning of existing county facilities as well as future sites
• Coordinates the Facilities Project Team responsibilities by assigning projects and balancing workloads
• Assists Facility Project Managers in the preparation of proposal bid documents
• If needed, will be the Project Team’s representative at meetings in the evaluation process of selecting contractors and services.
• Collects information from Facilities Project Management team to provide status reports on all phases of planning and construction projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, Executive Leadership team, Sr Leadership team and other stakeholders as necessary
• Assists the Facilities Project Management team in coordinating all parties involved in the planning, design, and construction process.
• Works closely with evaluation committees to develop recommendations for selection of professional services, construction services, and contractors.
• Supports the Facilities Project Management team in the coordination of pre-construction conferences, reviewing of bids, and provides guidance in the awarding of contracts.
• Reviews construction contracts with Facilities Project Managers.
• Reviews contract change orders with Facilities Project Managers.
• Reviews pay requests from professional consultants and contractors and approves for payment when required.
• Provides guidance and assistance to Facilities Project Managers in the resolution of construction contract disputes and claims.
• Oversees Facilities Project Managers in construction contract close-out and proper documentation of project files.
• Oversees the Facility Operations Project Manager’s responsibilities and function timelines.
• Oversees the programmatic coordination and strategic alignment of the Facilities Project team and programs
• Follows ADA compliance regulations in new construction and works in collaboration with County Legal and Facilities staff to correct deficiencies in existing facilities.
• Oversees the coordination and implementation of the County-wide Facilities Master Plan.
• Function as a point of escalation for ongoing projects
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Exercises direct supervision over staff.

Qualifications for Success

• Highly knowledgeable of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures.
• Highly proficient in estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principals
• Knowledge of Government procurement practices
• Knowledge of the current status of costs of new construction, escalation factors, and market trends.
• Knowledge of integrated facility design and construction (including facility programming), building types/uses, common construction practices, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, building codes, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of laws governing construction contracts and contracting.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Ability to managing a team of Facility Project Managers overseeing a wide variety of construction projects.
• Highly experienced in developing Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and/or Request for Bids (RFB’s) for design/consulting services, construction projects, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Highly skilled at defining and assessing project work scope, facility programming, and space planning.
• Practical understanding of construction means/methods to ensure that projects achieve their goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - Working in conjunction with and communicating effectively with all organizational levels and project stakeholders is required.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD (or equal), and other construction project management software (i.e. Adobe Acrobat Std/Pro, Construction Estimating programs) to effectively manage workflow
• Ability to prepare reports and documents that integrate text, graphics, and quantitative information.
• Highly skilled in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Must embody the mission, vision, values, and cultural norms of Adams County.

More Qualifications for Success

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction management, Facilities Management or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Experience
• Minimum five (5) years of established experience in project management as an owner's project representative, on a wide range and number of small to moderate commercial or industrial facility/building projects. Managing design and specialty consultants, general contractors and sub-contractors, furniture, fixtures and equipment vendors.
• At least two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory or managerial leadership of a facility management project team.
• License and/or certification
• Colorado Driver’s License required
• Preferred- PMP, CMF or FMP certification highly desirable
• Background Check
• Must pass a criminal background check.