Projects Manager

Job description This class is the third level in a three level Projects series.

Incumbents are responsible for:

supervising staff; identifying funding for capital projects; conducting research and organizing and presenting findings and recommendations; assisting in the development of RFPs; procuring and implementing services; preparing reports; coordinating directives and projects issued by executive management; and administering capital projects website. Essential Duties This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Supervises staff to include:

prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Plans, administers and oversees capital improvement projects and contract administration. Directs, coordinates and reviews project progress, inspections and quality control. Identifies issues, provides guidance and monitors project compliance. Provides overall project contract management. Prepares proposal, bid and quotation request documents. Prepares and negotiates contracts and resolves contract disputes. Reviews and recommends contract change orders. Develops and monitors capital projects budget. Prepares project cost estimates, identifies project funding, recommends contract expenditures, procures and implements services, and monitors and reports budget adherence. Reviews technical design plans and specifications to ensure satisfaction of design requirements and to implement best practices. Guides design program development for capital improvement projects. Performs cost/benefit analysis of design and delivery options, reviews risk, evaluates and identifies solutions. Administers capital projects website. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Training And Experience Bachelors Degree and 4 years of construction project management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing/Certifications State of Alaska Drivers License. EEO Employer Keywords capital-project training-and-development policies-and-practices environment-health-and-safety-hsse ecology-environment contract-administration contract-management quality-control compliance international-association-for-contract-and-commercial-management-iaccm contractual-disputes planning-and-design visual-art-design product-development-and-design testing-and-analysis training-certification education-training construction-management project-management state-local-municipal equal-employment-opportunity-eeo