JOB STATUS:
ACTIVE

POSTING DATE:
05/21/2018

CLOSING DATE:
06/30/2018

POSTING NUMBER:
00012377

LOCATION:
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

POSITION TITLE:
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or closely related field preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience in school construction required
• Considerable and progressive professional experience in the management and administration of construction projects including commercial, industrial, or school facilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work on very detailed employee pay tasks and projects for long periods while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. This position may require travel to various campuses, district meeting sites and to conferences/meetings in and out of state. This position may require the employee to work some evenings and weekends. Work on very detailed employee pay tasks and projects for long periods while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Work may involve completion of analytic and narrative documents with deadlines, involving stressful situations and long hours.

Position may funded by the current bond program and is dependent upon current and future bond programs for funding.

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple construction projects from schematic design, through construction, and up to the one-year warranty period. Lead the development and review process of the construction documents at 30%. 50% and 95%, construction-related coordination, and problem resolution throughout the duration of the projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and manage contractual responsibilities of the owner (FBISD), design consultant (A/E), and contractor as defined in the FBISD construction contracts for all assigned projects
• Responsible for leading coordination for all drawings and specifications and maintains an accurate set of construction documents. Maintain project files
• Ensure use of the department software for project administration
• Ensure successful completion of assigned construction projects within the constraints of the budget, schedule, and scope of work
• Foster a team approach between FBISD, design consultants, and contractors
• Visit assigned job sites to view construction progress, quality of work, and expedite resolution of project issues
• Follow QAQC and construction safety check procedures. Prepare written observation reports after each visit
• Monitor the critical path schedule as submitted by the contractor. Notify FBISD Project Coordinator of any impacts to the schedule that could delay the completion date. Expedite owner and design consultant responses to prevent delay claims
• Review Site Observer's observation reports and monthly work-in-progress summaries. Provide written and photographic documentation of significant project events and issues
• Attend project meetings and observe critical activities at the site: pre-bid meeting, pre-construction meeting, progress meetings, sub-contractor coordination meetings, and other critical construction events
• Review project submittals with Project Coordinator for compliance with project documents and verify that approved product is installed per manufacturers' recommendations in the field
• Review pricing and time extensions on all proposed changes and work with design consultant and contractor to resolve differences. Recommend approval when price and scope of work are acceptable
• Work within the constraints established to provide the contractor and design consultants with answers for FBISD on non-scope and cost-related items
• Monitor construction costs, schedules and changes in scope of work. Inform Project Coordinator of relevant project issues in writing and request assistance, as needed, to perform job functions
• Monitor the overall quality of work in accordance with contract documents to minimize punch list and improve the final product
• Review monthly payment applications and time extensions for accuracy and forward to the Project Coordinator with recommendation
• Monitor the material testing, HVAC water and air balance contracts and forward invoices to Project Coordinator with recommendation. Recommend additional or reduced material testing depending on budget and job conditions. Reviews testing reports
• Coordinate the purchase and installation of the District's supplied equipment with other departments such as: telephone equipment installation and cabling, computer cabling, burglar alarm systems and proximity readers, security cameras, restroom accessories, fire extinguishers, and dedication plaques
• Verify that specified testing and start-up requirements are met for HVAC and other equipment
• Responsible for coordination of the punch list with design professional and contractor
• Responsible for coordination with building code officials, fire inspectors, and health department to establish acceptance of the building prior to substantial completion
• Coordinate the transition of ownership and move-in from contractor to the District including: building insurance; utility payments; activating security systems; distribution of keys; furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E) delivery and set up; and occupancy
• Responsible for scheduling, and coordinating all equipment demonstrations and training, with district and campus personnel
• Responsible for reviewing Operations and Maintenance manuals and closeout documents to verify that they meet specified requirements
• Verify that all warranties have been received and are properly executed by the District
• Monitor the completion of all punch list, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, warranty, and latent defects
• Track one-year warranty items. Perform quarterly site visits for the first year and final on-year walk through
• Document critical design and construction issues FBISD has encountered in past projects and review the issues with project team as required to ensure betterment of future projects
• Assist with projects in the D & C, and other FBISD departments as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

All Applicants Must:
1. Complete or update an Online application - work/employment history must be completed
2. Select the position applied for in the "Employment Preferences/Add Position" section on the online application
3. Upload a copy of high school diploma/college transcripts, if required for the position
4. Upload a copy of Resume

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Complete application must be received by 4:30 p.m. on June 30, 2018.

SALARY RANGE:

Pay Grade 205 - Salary according to experience and qualifications. To view pay structure, click here.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT(DAYS):
238

Other Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

MAILING INFORMATION:

FBISD Human Resources
16431 Lexington Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77479