Project Manager and Planning Development (M&O)

Duties:Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projectsWorks with the design team to focus on the approved original project scopePlans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projectsCoordinates with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completionMonitors project budgets on a monthly basis and ensures that budgets accurately reflect the status/progress of projectsResolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreementsReviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures project scopes stay within the approved project definitionAssists project team with contracts, bid and contract planningImplements project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggest improvements and implement approved changesEvaluates new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and resultsWorks with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projectsPerforms other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements Required Experience:Minimum 10 years full time paid professional experience managing public/educational or commercial projects; with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, project planning, design, project development to close-outExperience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is preferredRequired Education:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction ManagementPossession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required educationCandidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated