Project Manager -Construction

The Project Manager-Construction reports to the Capital Projects and Operations Manager and performs technical and administrative oversight of concurrent projects. In this role, the Project Manager-Construction is tasked with overseeing various types of construction initiatives, guiding each project from its initial conception through to its successful completion. Responsibilities include hiring and managing design firms and contractors while ensuring the projects are completed on schedule and under budget. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of construction management principles to drive successful project outcomes.

Illustrative Duties

• Work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment to plan and coordinate all aspects of the building process from hiring contractors to working with Town staff, engineers, architects, and vendors.
• Prepare detailed project scopes and specifications to clearly define project objectives, deliverables, and expectations
• Develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid documents, outlining project requirements and criteria for selection to solicit competitive and qualified bids from contractors and vendors.
• Review and evaluate bids and proposals from potential contractors and subcontractors, assessing scope, cost, and compliance with project specifications
• Negotiate agreement terms, manage construction contract drafts, bid on projects, and obtain permits to analyze and mitigate risks.
• Develop a construction schedule, with project deliverables and milestones
• Plan for and manage resources necessary to complete the project
• Obtain necessary permits/licenses, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites
• Coordinate subcontractors and the construction team to meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Prepare external and internal reports relating to job status, daily progress, estimates, and deliverables.
• Communicate with the responsible parties to ensure quality construction exceeds Town standards and proper industry techniques and processes are utilized, while ensuring the Town’s needs and wants are efficiently met.
• Review projects on a daily basis to ensure quality construction standards exist and estimates remain within budget.
• Make public presentations on project status to elected officials and Boards
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fluency in software programs related to construction management, including project management software
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Excellent resource, planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong team management and leadership skills
• Ability to work well with others, be highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills such as time management, project budgeting, resource management and project scheduling
• Strong knowledge of construction management best practices
• Current with rules and regulations related to construction
  
  

The duties and job functions listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the Town as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building science, construction management, or civil engineering or equivalent level of training and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management related to the construction industry or construction specialties such as plumbing, carpentry or masonry to include a majority of the following factors:
• Experience with managing budgets and schedules
• Experience managing a construction site
• Experience leading a construction crew
• Proven risk management experience in construction projects
  

Affiliation

• PETA (Professional and Technical Union, Grade 10) – Contract available under the Human Resources Department/Union Contracts.
  
  

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental ability.

The Town of Fairfield offers a complete benefit package including: paid vacation, holidays and sick; 401(a) retirement plan, medical including health, prescription, dental, life and vision, life insurance, Optional 457 plan.