Capital Projects Manager - Mechanical

POSITION:  Capital Projects Manager - Mechanical

LOCATION:  Facility Services

REPORTS TO:  Chief of Facilities and Construction

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  12 Months

JOB GOAL:  Oversees and embraces the management, coordination, and successful implementation of capital projects with a focus on mechanical projects, for a large, growing school system to provide the safest, healthiest, and technical classroom and schools conducive to learning for students and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Systems from an accredited university preferred, or at least 10 years of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete the duties of the position. 
• Minimum of 5 years in project management or procurement.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and some weekends to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrates understanding of local government budgets and bidding procedures and processes, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in construction administration including preparing scopes of work, request for proposals and qualifications, estimates, soliciting bids, writing contracts, and overseeing projects through to a successful completion.
• Knowledge and expertise in mechanical systems, life safety, and automated building control systems preferred.
• Knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety hazards, and safety practices.
• Ability to negotiate with tact and professionalism to ensure maximum value for expenditures and resolution of contract issues.
• Knowledge of computers and computer programs necessary to complete the duties of the position.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organization core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, customer-driven, and valuing diversity.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish working relationships with all school personnel, public officials, and contract vendors in order to meet the energy program goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and supports the HVAC and Plumbing departments of Facility Services to mentor and ensure effective management, planning, budgeting, efficiency, project management, and preventative maintenance.
• Oversees  all activities related to the planning and procurement of mechanical related projects and also assists the Chief of Facilities and Construction with, but not limited to, solicitation for professional and construction services, design, scheduling, budgeting, bidding, and construction phases.
• Ownership of all activities in a project life-cycle to help build a better school system for kids and staff.
• Manages and coordinates all features of capital projects in cooperation with facility staff, school staff, outside agencies, design professionals, and contractors.
• Collaborates with the Finance Department and assists with ensuring compliance and helps implement training for staff on successful procurement procedures and contract administration.
• Contributes and offers insight to the design of new schools and assists with major construction projects.
• Ensures compliance with North Carolina General Statute, federal and state uniform guidance regulations, Johnston County Board of Education policy manual and financial manual, and local authorities having jurisdiction. 
• Promotes and ensures minority and historically underutilized business participation.
• Assists department leaders as needed with the hiring, training, performance coaching, and evaluation of personnel.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform medium/heavy lifting exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Must be able to climb ladders and be capable of walking, climbing, driving distances to complete the tasks required of the position.