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Design and Construction

The Design and Construction Project Manager provides coordination and management services on a variety of major and minor construction and renovation projects through the entire life cycle of a project, from conceptual development through design, construction, and closeout; reports and makes presentations for stakeholders and leadership.

• Direct the portfolio of assigned projects regarding scope of work, budget, and timeline
• Manage the selection of design teams, construction contractors, and related consultants and suppliers
• Oversee the progression of project teams and project status; report to stakeholders and leadership
• Set program criteria for projects; establish standards, policies, and procedures
• Manage project budgets including estimate development, value engineering efforts, cost tracking, and review and analysis of change orders
• Mitigate risks associated with design, construction, and schedule delays; develop contingency plans
• Review and maintain safety risk assessment, environmental health and infection control policies (HMC); ensure policies are adhered to by design professionals and construction contractors
• Ensure code compliance and regulations are followed by assigned projects and associate teams
• Oversee and ensure appropriate implementation, operation, evaluation, and adjustment to processes within the organization to ensure that quality standards are achieved
• Champion continuous quality improvement initiatives utilizing appropriate philosophies and theories to solve problems and improve processes
• Monitor market and industry trends to ensure new methods of executing work are investigated and implemented
• Direct work of professional consultants and contractors
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00

• Compliance
• Conflict Resolution
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Report writing
• Resource management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic thinking
• Trend analysis