What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Management & Capital Projects Director position at City of Fayetteville?
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Construction Management & Capital Projects Director To perform responsible management work in the design, construction, and maintenance of all City facilities; manage and oversee the implementation of capital projects and other complex, highly sensitive projects for the City; develop and implement the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process and assist with other elements such as sustainability and special projects as assigned; and deliver projects on time and within budget through proactive project management and transparent reporting.
- Manage and oversee all capital facility construction projects for the City, including project planning, scheduling, and budgeting; develop and implement strategies to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget; conduct regular project reviews and field inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of portions of the City’s annual CIP; coordinate with various departments to identify and prioritize capital projects; monitor CIP project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet objectives.
- Provide staff support to various boards and commissions, including City Council; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in construction management, engineering, and related fields.
- Provide consistent, transparent, and proactive communication with Council members, stakeholders, and the public regarding the status and progress of all major projects; develop and implement communication strategies to keep all parties informed and engaged; prepare and present detailed project status reports, including budget and schedule updates.
- Negotiate, approve, and administer contracts, ensuring compliance and thorough documentation; create and manage project and departmental budgets, ensuring expenditures remain within approved limits; Monitor expenditures and implement necessary adjustments to stay within budget.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff; implement goals, objectives, and practices for effective and efficient service delivery; collaborate with other departments to coordinate responsibilities and ensure project success; track staff workload and recommend adjustments to organization as necessary to manage project delivery capacity.
- Oversee the facilities management team to schedule preventive maintenance and repairs for all city facilities; ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to maintenance schedules.
- Ensure conformance with state, local, and agency procurement regulations and policies; ensure compliance with federal and state requirements on grant-funded projects.
For a complete job description, click here. Experience:
Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in construction/project management, civil engineering or related field with four years of supervisory experience. Public sector experience preferred.
Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or directly related field.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect
Preferred:
Professional Land Surveyor License. Project Management Certification. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation. NC General Contractor's license.
- SBI/Fingerprinting Criminal History Record Check Requirement: To comply with Sessions Law 2025-16, applicants offered a position with the City may be subject to a criminal history record check of State and National Repositories of Criminal Histories conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26. The City may consider the results of these criminal history record checks in its hiring decisions.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process may include, but is not limited to, an assessment center and panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000