Project Manager III - Seattle

Labor Category Title: Project Manager III

Introduction: Incumbent is responsible for customer satisfaction and overall project management of

multiple design and construction projects, including the design and construction of projects and

renovation of government space within existing buildings. Assigned projects are primarily those

estimated at over the prospective level. .

Major Duties: Responsible for overall management of construction projects from the preliminary

planning stage through design, construction, commissioning, and building occupancy. Duties

encompass broad managerial responsibilities such as planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating,

reviewing, and approving design, construction and related work. The project manager is responsible

for establishing a scope of work with a customer, preparing a government estimate using the

government's estimating software, managing a project schedule, and for procuring services, with a

government contracting specialist, from contractors and architect/engineering (AJE)firms.

Acts as the "on-site" construction manager or inspector for projects performing day-to-day

construction management duties. Responsible for resolving complex problems or conflicts impeding

progress, and for assuring that contractors and agency staff work effectively toward timely completion

of projects within an established budget.

Must have extensive knowledge of commercial building systems including chillers, boilers, Building Automation Systems (Siemens preferred), fire systems, pumping systems, cooling towers, HVAC equipment, electrical and electrical distribution, water treatment, domestic water systems, piping systems and all other related building systems. Must also have advanced computer skills.

Individual may be required to perform travel in conjunction with site visits and progress reviews on

project locations or to attend National, Regional, and local conferences, seminars, and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering or a related

field and/or ten (10) years of experience in design and management of construction projects. Masters

in a related field is desired. Requires knowledge of and skill sufficient to direct the application of the

latest developments in building design and construction and in solving problems not readily treated by

accepted methods. Requires knowledge of project management; architecture and engineering .

concepts, principles, and practices; and the ability to read construction documents, prepare

construction schedules, prepare construction cost estimates, and write clear scopes of work and

specifications.

Good interpersonal skills are required when working with a diverse team consisting of the customer,

contract specialist, contractor, financial manager, and other stakeholders. The project manager is

responsible for ensuring that the team members and stakeholders participate efficiently and

effectively to achieve the common goal of completing a successful construction project.