Construction Project Manager

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare's Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state. Job Description: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing & coordinating construction and renovation projects as assigned. Additional responsibilities include the assessment and recommendation of space allocation within Metrocare Facilities based upon functionality, code compliance, and overall safety of clients, community, and staff ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. Directly manage and supervise all Project Coordinators and Assistant Project Managers in the Planning and Construction Department. Train and provide guidance and support to all supervised staff. Manage and run large development projects valued at $1M+ as well as provide support on all other projects. Create budget reports to track all project costs against fiscal year budget. Manage procurement and bidding processes for all assigned projects to include RFPs. Coordinate work with project architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and city officials. Manage estimating, bidding processes, and tracking costs to manage project budgets. Write contracts and change orders to document all scopes of work, schedules, projected costs, and agency specifications. Schedule/Run meetings to coordinate work and manage/mitigate project risk. Meet with program directors/business managers to discuss and advise on program moves, additions, etc. Manage permit & inspection processes on all assigned projects. Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and contractor change orders. Manage and coordinate construction drawing sets, revisions/addendums, and current drawing logs for assigned projects. Manage quality control and safety procedures on all active construction projects. Create and track inventory of all furniture. Learn & understand CARF and Behavioral Health standards as they apply to Metrocare Operations and Facilities. Performs other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES: The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws. Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills. Must know how to read, understand, and mark-up construction documents. Must have background knowledge of IBC 2021 code requirements as it relates to the built environment. Must have background knowledge of Fire and Life Safety/ADA codes as they pertain to Metrocare operations. Ability to work in a highly complex and changing environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines. Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects simultaneously. Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision. Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to work collaboratively with others (Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or scope issues as appropriate to accomplish objectives. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or other related field Required: AutoCAD or similar experience Preferred: 3+ years' experience in space planning and/or project management DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math skills required. Ability to work with reports and numbers. Ability to calculate moderately complex figures and accurately report activities and budgets as it relates to design & construction budgets. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. COMPUTER SKILLS: Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Ability to utilize Internet for resources. Proficiency in project specific applications is preferred, such as: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, PlanGrid, or similar. The ability to use scheduling tools is preferred, such as Microsoft Project. Benefits Information and Perks: Metrocare couldn't have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That's why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan, including employer matching Health Savings Account, including employer matching Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year Bilingual Stipend - 6% of the base salary Many other benefits Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free. No Recruitment Agencies Please Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare provides specialty mental health services to over 10,000 children and teens and has numerous programs for babies, children and adults with disabilities, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Nurturing Parenting, Supported Employment and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto. Metrocare's Altshuler Center for Education & Research is the premier training and research institute for community mental health professionals across Texas. Metrocare upholds the person-centered philosophy to focus care on the needs of individual. We take care to ensure that people's preferences, needs and values guide clinical decisions and to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to those we serve. We see ourselves as partners in healing with our clients and their support network.