Senior Capital Project Manager - Office of Capital Projects Management

The Office of Capital Projects Management is seeking a Senior Capital Project Manager to join their team. This position manages the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects which range in dollar value from $10,000 to $50,000,000+. This position works independently yet under administrative supervision, developing and implementing processes and projects within organizational policies and reporting major activities to department head and executive level administrators.

The types of projects include public buildings such as fire, police, administrative, municipal, and recreation facilities, as well as horizontal projects such as parks, marinas, parking lots, monuments and recreational fields. Projects may involve historic structures that require restoration/ rehabilitation.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays.

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• Manage capital projects from planning through design and construction; prepare and manage consultant and contractor contracts.
• Act as project liaison and communicate information with project stakeholders, architect/designer, contractor, vendors, user department, executive management, governmental regulatory bodies, and the public, for decision-making; attend meetings as necessary.
• Continually update and manage the project schedule, the costs, and the budget throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Assess and resolve project issues including contract disputes, procedural issues, technical issues, schedule and cost issues.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and Statements of Qualifications; evaluate and score proposals; qualify vendors; provide a recommendation to City Council for contract award. Prepare contract/bid documents, bid addenda and review/recommend bids.
• Perform pre-design assessments, programming, and conceptual planning for buildings and facilities; develop initial project schedules and an overall estimated project cost. Manage design consultant's contract and perform quality control.
• Review design documents at various submittal stages throughout the design process for quality/cost/ constructability/ functionality/ programming adherence to ensure a complete set of construction documents ready for bid and construction.
• Manage construction contract and perform quality control, including construction inspection for contract compliance.
• Obtain the proper approvals/permits, and manage compliance (building permits, site permits, encroachment permits, Historic District Board of Review, zoning, etc.) as they related to the specific project.
• Coordinate utilities (i.e. power, gas, phone, etc.) and information technology systems for installation at the projects.
• Review contractor submittals (reports, schedules, products, costs, etc.)
• Review construction test reports, inspection reports and other technical reports such as geotechnical, environmental, and structural.
• Coordinate project close-out procedures. Produce, collect, file and archive project documentation and reports.
• Review and approve all project related invoices and applications for payment.
• Provide professional/technical assistance and past project information to support other City departments and outside entities.
• Develop and continually evaluate and execute improvements to procedures and documents related to project management functions.
• Supervise department staff as needed.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with four (4) years of design/construction management experience including personnel and administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Georgia Professional Engineer, Architect license or Project Management Profession (PMP) certification required.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements: Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post of fer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of engineering design theories and principles.
• Knowledge of city personnel policy.
• Knowledge of construction theories and principles.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of capital improvement cost estimation
• and contract administration.
• Knowledge of city budgeting and purchasing policies.
• Knowledge of job-related computer applications.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in developing and reviewing engineering plans and designs for municipal
• water and sewer projects.
• Skill in developing and administering contracts.
• Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.