Project Manager (Capital) - Facilities (Prescott)

Under general direction, performs professional work of considerable difficulty associated with planning, contracting, coordinating, and budgeting capital projects from the conceptual stage through final construction and warranty follow up.

• Oversees the planning, design, and construction of capital projects to ensure they meet the organization's strategic objectives, budget, and timeline.
• Develops and manages project budgets, including cost estimates, funding allocations, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors, department liaisons, and other stakeholders to ensure project specifications are met and to resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Implements risk management strategies to identify potential project risks, assess their impact, and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions to project schedules and budgets.
• Facilitates the procurement process for services and materials, including contract development, preparing bid documents, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contracts to ensure competitive pricing and compliance with procurement policies.
• Plans, organizes, develops, trains, and supervises the work activities of assigned staff.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and codes related to construction, environmental protection, and worker safety to avoid legal issues and ensure the well-being of all project participants.
• Leads project meetings and provides regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and changes to ensure transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Conducts post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, identify lessons learned, and integrate findings into future project planning processes to continuously improve project management practices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in capital project management and budgets, with a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirement

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Must obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent, within one (1) year of hire date. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and standards of public building and facility planning and construction management.
• Relevant federal, state, and county codes, laws, and regulations related to projects.
• Governmental budgetary practices, including purchasing, contract management, and project cost analysis.
• OSHA rules and regulations, workplace safety, and liability issues pertaining to capital projects.
• Building trades and related equipment.
• Advanced technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, including AutoCAD.
• Basic principles, theories, practices, and concepts of accounting.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Contract negotiation and administration.
• Reading and interpreting complex plans and specifications.
• Principles and practices of positive supervision
• Using multiple forms of technology to manage workflow.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and telephonically with public and employees.
• Public speaking and presentations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrate advance understanding of monitoring construction progress.
• Effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Learn and become proficient with industry specific software programs utilized by the county.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with shareholders, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 17

Classification: At-Will

Safety Sensitive: No