Project Manager , Facilities

Position Overview

Responsible for monitoring design and construction contracts, for scheduling and coordinating all aspects of construction projects, and for conducting a broad range of research and field investigations in order to make recommendations to management related to daily facility repairs and/or long-range planning needs. Prepare and present design proposals, including detailed drawings of finished renovations or restorations. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Position Overview:

Responsible for monitoring design and construction contracts, for scheduling and coordinating all aspects of construction projects, and for conducting a broad range of research and field investigations in order to make recommendations to management related to daily facility repairs and/or long-range planning needs. Prepare and present design proposals, including detailed drawings of finished renovations or restorations. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Evaluates building occupancy and space utilization requirements to ensure adequacy, efficiency, and compliance with County standards and all applicable codes and ordinances, in response to space renovation requests from County departments.
• Performs conditions assessment of space, estimates the cost of renovation/addition, and prepares a project schedule.
• Produces design and construction documents for construction to be done by a contractor, and coordinates with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines as required.
• Monitors design and construction contracts for budget, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Coordinates the work of different contractors to complete construction projects.
• Coordinates occupant moves with the construction timeline, occupants, and movers.
• Required to drive personal or county vehicles to various work sites.
• Required to climb ladders periodically to access building roofs.
• Subject to working early morning, evening, weekend, and emergency events as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

• Two (2) years of space planning, preliminary design, design development, construction documents, and construction services for commercial projects.
• Two (2) years of experience in Construction Management.
• Two (2) years of experience with computer-aided design (AutoCAD) software
• Troubleshoot and identify emergency repairs on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Inspect, report, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration damage.

In accordance with Harris County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities. Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

• Ability to develop project cost estimates and evaluate those received.
• Ability to develop space programs, functional space plans, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, practices, and procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of all applicable building codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of Harris County government and procedures is helpful.
• Ability to communicate…