Project Manager III - Bldg Improvements/Special Projects
Apply NowCompany: County of Chester, PA
Location: West Chester, PA 19382
Description:
Salary: $75,262.72 Annually
Location : 313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 03033
Department: Facilities
Division: Facilities Management - Admin
Opening Date: 07/25/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm
Summary
The Project Manager III - Buildings Improvements/Special Projects Manager is responsible for managing construction, modifications, and specialized non-routine maintenance projects at all county buildings, facilities and rented spaces, and special buildings and facilities related projects as they arise. This position also manages the Buildings Improvements/Special Projects team, and oversees and coordinates project assignments, scheduling, scoping, budgeting, and reporting. This position serves as a liaison between the Facilities Department and the maintenance staff and managers at the County facilities such as office and courts buildings, libraries, Pocopson Home, Chester County Prison, and District Court Administration, etc. The Project Manager III oversees and coordinates bidding/procurement, contracting and management of contractors, vendors and equipment suppliers utilized on County projects. Experience in energy management, conservation, electrification and/or solar panel systems preferred.
Essential Duties
Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Qualifications / Requirements:
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience in Building Trades/Construction Management.
Eight years of job-related experience.
General knowledge and understanding of building codes, safety regulations and statutes.
Strong working knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of the County Code for procurement policies (for contracting and bidding etc.).
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent budget preparation, management and reporting skills.
Strong project management skills (ability to plan, organize and supervise major or minor construction, maintenance, specialized repairs, and rehabilitation projects).
Intermediate skills to use a personal computer and various software packages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to maintain a favorable professional image for the department and county when interacting with the public, contractors, consultants, municipalities, other government agencies and other county departments.
A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience Construction or Building Trades Management.
Eight years of supervisory and/or management experience.
Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, specifications and blueprints.
Working knowledge of trades related to construction and maintenance.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service experience.
Knowledge of in-house work order procedures and guidelines.
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ability to multi-task.
General knowledge of county policies and procedures.
Experience with ProCore or similar project management software.
Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
01
What is your highest level of education?
02
How many years of experience in construction, project management, construction management, building/trades or other relevant maintenance environment do you have?
03
Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
Required Question
Location : 313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 03033
Department: Facilities
Division: Facilities Management - Admin
Opening Date: 07/25/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm
Summary
The Project Manager III - Buildings Improvements/Special Projects Manager is responsible for managing construction, modifications, and specialized non-routine maintenance projects at all county buildings, facilities and rented spaces, and special buildings and facilities related projects as they arise. This position also manages the Buildings Improvements/Special Projects team, and oversees and coordinates project assignments, scheduling, scoping, budgeting, and reporting. This position serves as a liaison between the Facilities Department and the maintenance staff and managers at the County facilities such as office and courts buildings, libraries, Pocopson Home, Chester County Prison, and District Court Administration, etc. The Project Manager III oversees and coordinates bidding/procurement, contracting and management of contractors, vendors and equipment suppliers utilized on County projects. Experience in energy management, conservation, electrification and/or solar panel systems preferred.
Essential Duties
- Manage construction, modifications, and non-routine and specialized repairs and maintenance, special projects, and other buildings improvement projects at county facilities.
- Supervise and coordinate work flow for Buildings Improvements/Special Projects team.
- Prepare specifications for Request for Proposals (RFP) and advertised bids.
- Interact with architects, engineers and building code officials for county facilities projects.
- Represent county at meetings such as Local Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing, Historic and Architectural Review Boards, Borough Council, Township Supervisors and Conservation District.
- Maintain records and files of projects and oversee preparation of project budgets and progress reporting.
- Assist the Director in preparing the annual budget for the Facilities Department.
- Serve as point-of-contact for the annual security access system service and maintenance contract.
- Serve as liaison to other county facilities' maintenance personnel.
- Monitor and track all work using a computerized maintenance management system.
- Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.
Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Qualifications / Requirements:
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience in Building Trades/Construction Management.
Eight years of job-related experience.
General knowledge and understanding of building codes, safety regulations and statutes.
Strong working knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of the County Code for procurement policies (for contracting and bidding etc.).
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent budget preparation, management and reporting skills.
Strong project management skills (ability to plan, organize and supervise major or minor construction, maintenance, specialized repairs, and rehabilitation projects).
Intermediate skills to use a personal computer and various software packages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to maintain a favorable professional image for the department and county when interacting with the public, contractors, consultants, municipalities, other government agencies and other county departments.
A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience Construction or Building Trades Management.
Eight years of supervisory and/or management experience.
Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, specifications and blueprints.
Working knowledge of trades related to construction and maintenance.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service experience.
Knowledge of in-house work order procedures and guidelines.
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ability to multi-task.
General knowledge of county policies and procedures.
Experience with ProCore or similar project management software.
Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
- Intermediate Word skills
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
- Intermediate to Advanced PowerPoint skills
- Intermediate Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
- PeopleSoft skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft
- Intermediate Internet Explorer skills
- Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Projects, ProCore or other project management software
- Knowledge and skill with AutoCAD Light
- Hyper Terminal skills
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- No formal Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)
02
How many years of experience in construction, project management, construction management, building/trades or other relevant maintenance environment do you have?
- None
- less than 1
- 1+
- 2+
- 3+
- 4+
- 5+
- 6+
- 7+
- 8+
- 9+
03
Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Required Question