Capital Projects - Project Manager - 1.0FTE
Seattle Public Schools
Full-time
On-site
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, Washington, United States
$120,099.20 - $154,211.20 USD yearly
Overview of Position
- Supervises and coordinates activities for assigned school construction projects from initial planning and design though construction with the goal of producing high quality learning environments for Seattle Public School students and staff. Provides timely decision-making, communication, and technical guidance in one or more of the following areas: civil engineering, architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and civil structural engineering.
Essential Functions
- Plans, implements, coordinates and directs activities and schedules for new construction and alteration projects as assigned by Senior Project Manager.
- Assigns various parts of projects to consultants for detailed analysis, problem solving and development.
- Assures project compliance with District guidelines, schedules, and budget.
- Participates in and may assume the project lead in developing Request for Proposals/ Qualifications for procuring, conducting panel interviews and hiring of outside architects, engineers or other consultants, in a professional organized manor, obtaining the best quality services for the District.
- Coordinates with District management, staff and engineering consultants to develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for new and altered school construction.
- Assures that civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical, building requirements are incorporated into educational specifications.
- Reviews and confirms designs comply with District standards and OSPI requirements.
- Presents completed design work to OSPI and regulatory agencies for review.
- Justifies presents and explains engineering designs and plans.
- Prepares and presents School Board Action Reports to elected officials, senior management, and the public.
- Attends SPS committee and board meetings when requested.
- Initiates and coordinates bidding process for assigned construction projects.
- Develops preliminary project cost estimates.
- Coordinates with purchasing on bid content, timelines, and notification.
- Analyzes bids and recommends contract awards.
- Negotiates contracts and change orders with consultants and contractors.
- Conducts predesign and preconstruction conferences with consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
- Assures that documentation is maintained for construction projects, including construction schedules and records, documentation of "as built" conditions and guarantees by contractors and subcontractors.
- Assures that construction estimate forms are completed that meet requirements for state matching funds and closeout compliance requirements are met with state agencies and District requirements.
- Manages and coordinates project activities with District staff and governmental agencies as appropriate.
- Acts as a liaison between Facilities Capital Department, City of Seattle Engineering Traffic Departments and Seattle Public Utilities in making applications for building, street, sewer and utilities permits.
- Coordinates procurement of furniture and equipment for projects.
- Oversees investigations of existing architectural, mechanical, or electrical systems.
- Determines whether to replace or remodel school or school components based upon analyzing information related to whether life, health or safety risks exist; energy usage conservation; and maintenance costs or educational adequacy.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:- May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.- Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
- Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
- Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
- Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.
Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
- Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
- Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
- Strives for new levels of performance.
Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.- Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
- Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
- Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
- Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.- Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
- Represents information and data accurately and completely.
- Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
- Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.- Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
- Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
- Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
- Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
- Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.
Planning
Accurately determines the length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets clear, realistic and measurable goals; sets priorities and time parameters to accomplish tasks and projects; anticipates roadblocks and develops contingencies to redirect tasks so momentum is not lost.- Allocates and coordinates time effectively and efficiently to avoid conflicts.
- Anticipates potential problems and develops plans to address them.
- Develops an appropriate work plan to achieve results.
- Monitors progress, responds to problems and measures performance.
Spends his or her time and the time of others on what's important; focuses on the critical few, and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal.- Spends own and other's time on what's most important.
- Focuses on the critical few, and puts the trivial many aside.
- Ensures that each individuals and the department develop goals and a plan that fulfills the organization's mission.
Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.- Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of his/her actions.
- Thinks ahead and considers the impact of actions both internally and externally.
- Develops trust, credibility and maintains strong relationships with customers.
- Goes the extra mile to satisfy customer needs and expectations.
Can negotiate skillfully in difficult situations; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; thoughtfully fashions
creative solutions that satisfy all parties.- Presents his/her point of view in a way that enlists others' support.
- Develops and delivers persuasive arguments to address the concerns, wants and needs of others.
- Identifies key decision-makers and builds alliances.
- Achieves win-win outcomes by identifying common interests.
Builds cohesive teams of people within the organization; shares wins and success such that each team member feels valuable and appreciated; guides teams to establish and achieve goals.- Creates high performance environment where others pull together to get things done.
- Promotes collaboration and removes obstacles to teamwork.
- Celebrates successes and rewards team achievements.
- Monitors and evaluates team successes and challenges while providing productive feedback.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
- Maintains strong customer focus at all times.
- Possesses effective written and oral presentation skills.
- Has ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of engineering design and construction; construction contract management; and regulations, laws, ordinances, codes, best practices and standards applicable to public building construction projects.
- Ability to develop construction contract documents; analyze and interpret architectural and engineering specifications; coordinate project activities; and develop cost estimates.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment.
- Knowledgeable of school construction projects
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Five to eight (5-8) years of experience in administering design and construction contracts and/or in coordinating construction projects; Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction Management, Project Management or a closely related field and previous experience as a construction observer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Valid Washington State driver's license. State engineering or architect license preferred.
CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check