Construction Manager

The purpose of this classification is to plan, direct, coordinate and budget a wide variety of construction projects, including the building of all types of industrial structures, roads and waste water treatment facilities. The classification may supervise an entire project or just part of a project. The classification schedules and coordinates all design and construction processes, including the selection, hiring and oversight of specialty trade contractors.

The classification supervises the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction, ensuring on-time low cost completion.

This classification provides critical service in the development and implementation of the District's Capital Improvement Program by overseeing major construction and facility upgrades and retrofits. The classification applies construction management skills and principles to execute all phases of multi-faceted construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation projects for District infrastructure and facilities. Employees in this classification function as owner agents/ representatives who attend to all aspects and components of their assigned projects, representing the needs of a specific infrastructure(s) or intended user while protecting the overall interests of the District in project implementation.

Construction Managers are expected to exercise judgment relative to safety, cost, specifications, and project progression. This work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill and ability in public works construction and maintenance projects; thorough knowledge of civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering principles and practices as applied to utility systems; and thorough knowledge of design standards and regulatory codes established by the District Board of Commissioners ("Board") and/or state and federal agencies.

This classification also requires proficiency in computer aided design (CAD) drafting, modeling, and related computer applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Plans, directs and coordinates the construction and capital improvement projects; may supervise the entire construction project or supervise parts of a project. Provides construction scheduling and coordination of the construction process. Supports preparation of short and mid-term Capital Improvement Program plan including environmental impact reports as well as other project-specific environmental documentation, permit and easement requirements; presents project report summaries to the Board and other public and regulatory officials.

* Develops schedules, project plans and tasks; identifies and pro-actively manages critical path tasks; sets and meets interim project goals; sets and manages project contingency; and performs change control and all other associated project management efforts needed to ensure that the construction schedule and budget are met.

* Provides technical advice, information, and assistance in field of assignment to consultants, contractors, engineers, other District officials, and the public regarding applicable procedures, regulations, and standards.

* Supervises and provides direction and assistance to consultants, contractors, and work crews; organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts (costs, schedule, specifications, & quality of work); and provides technical expertise and assistance with complex/problem situations.

* Serves as the project liaison to the public, property owners, other government agencies, and other District departments/officials regarding project planning, design and/or construction progress: solicits input and feedback; responds to inquiries; and makes presentations to, neighborhoods, town and city councils and civic groups.

* Represents the project internally for all District concerns: consults with division manager or other officials to review status of projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; facilitates the coordination of project meetings, communications, and work activities between contractors, project teams, government agencies, and other participants; assists in resolving problems or conflicts between project participants; recommends solutions to problems and facilitates implementation;

and prepares executive summaries and reports for presentation to District management, or other officials as requested.

* Manages the administrative aspects of the project: negotiates and monitors budget and expenditures; updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders,…