Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY. 

Develop and manage facility renovation and new construction projects from initiation stage through planning, design and construction. Manages projects using a strategic application of project management skills, knowledge, and tools to define, scope, budget, and schedule for various County departments. Develops specifications, architectural drafting, conducts materials research, and selects materials required for renovations and alterations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES. 

1. Prepare and reviews project plans, construction bid documents, and specifications for major and minor capital improvement alteration and renovation projects and feasibility studies.

• Facilitate design programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents

• Review and approve design specifications and submittals

• Assist in developing short and long term goals for Infrastructure Capital Improvement Projects (ICIP)

• Develop cost estimates for Infrastructure Capital Improvement Projects (ICIP) and County departments

2. Coordinate the development of project design with various County departments, project architects, engineers, and consultants.

• Determine project scope and owner project requirements

• Solicit for Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design services

• Guides input though the Design process (Programming, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents)

• Coordinates investigative testing such geotechnical reposts, utility potholing, and space studies     

3. Prepare budgets, estimates, schedules, construction bid documents, and specifications for major and minor capital improvement projects. Develop contracts and task orders to procure services of design consultants, contractors, and various service providers.

• Research cost on budget line items for project lifecycle

• Create budgetary estimates for project funding request

• Develop project timelines for design and construction to ensure project deadlines are met

• Complete contract scope and task orders for various contractors, vendors and design firms

4. Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conference and manage construction progress through project lifecycle. Report to stake holders through various reports and statistical data. 

• Prepare bid documents for advertisement and contract award

• Facilitate preconstruction meeting to commence construction and monitor construction progress to completion

• Keep stakeholder informed of project progress through bi-weekly reports

• Develop statistical data and lessons learned to streamline project delivery methods

• Ensure contractors adhere to construction documents and specifications

5. Track project budget, review and approve design invoices, construction pay applications, amendment or change order proposals, and other contract documents.

• Track budget expenditures

• Approve invoices for payment and pay applications

• Review and approve design amendments and construction change orders

6. In conjunction with a variety of County departments, coordinates moving services and performs closeout functions such as commissioning, punch lists, specialized equipment testing, training, and warranty repair.

• Coordinates the relocation of staff for construction or renovation requirements

• Manage Space utilization Studies and Facility Condition Index for long range planning

• Manage facility Commissioning, construction punch lists, and specialized equipment installation

• Facilitate closeout training for maintenance staff on Mechanical, Electrical, and plumbing equipment    

7. Manages and guides the work of architectural drafters, guides the input of various County departments, reviews drawings, documents, and construction activities to ensure compliance with Building Codes, specifications, quality, and County standards.

• Review project plans and specification manuals to ensure compliance with Owners Project Requirements

• Facilitate Plan Review meeting to ensure compliance with Building Codes and County Standards

• Review and collects as-built drawings and other closeout documents

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. 

• Develop project reports.

• Develop statistical data.

• Fill in for Department Director.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A.  Education.  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.

B.  Experience.    Four years’ related experience to include project management, construction management, estimating, architectural design, and engineering.

C.  Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.

D.  Licenses/Certifications. Class D Driver’s License required.  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification, and Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

E.  Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Background check and driver’s license record check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Must have knowledge of construction contract, documents and specifications; building design, construction, and maintenance; project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools; applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and codes.

Must be skilled in short- and long-range planning, problem analysis, and resolution; the use of Word and Excel programs and general computer use; estimating cost, schedules, and material requirements for construction projects; reading and interpreting plans and specifications and to compare them with construction progress.

Must have the ability to prepare architectural documents, specification, schedules and cost estimates for projects; foster a cooperative work environment and communicate clearly and concisely with County personnel and the public; design, plan and monitor major construction projects from concept to completion; and to work in a demanding, broad, multi-disciplined environment.

Compensation Range

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.