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City of Durham

Construction Project Administrator

City of Durham, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703


Construction Project Administrator

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Construction Project Administrator

Salary

$76,399.00 - $118,415.00 Annually

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Full time with benefits

Job Number

24-04868

Department

General Services

Opening Date

10/30/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Benefits

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Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

The City of Durham General Services Department (GSD) is proud of our work supporting the sustainable growth of the "Bull City".

Home to great weather year-round, friendly people, beautiful natural sites, a prominent art culture, rich history and award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and breweries – it's no wonder that Durham is one of the top places in the U.S. to live, work, and play. The 4th largest municipality in the state, Durham's population has grown by 11 new residents and 5 new households EVERY DAY for the past 10 years. With all this growth, supporting a well-run organization is more important than ever. But to do this, we need the very best people.

When you join the General Services Department, you are joining a team of innovative, highly-qualified, service-oriented individuals committed to the stewardship of the physical and environmental assets of the City we all love. The department's portfolio of responsibilities includes the acquisition and sale of properties, design and management of new construction and renovation projects, building maintenance, landscaping and horticultural services, pruning, planting and removal of trees, cemeteries management, and supporting the nonprofit Keep Durham Beautiful, among others. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Supporting the quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy for all Durham residents is why we do it.

Use your unique skills to make a difference, to give back to the Durham community. General Service Department work culture is one that offers the opportunity for professional growth, to work with other innovative, talented people, and to do meaningful and important work. Be part of something great. Join us as we build the future of Durham together.

Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Hybrid schedule available, occasional evening work may be required)

The General Services Department is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join its Project Management Division. Our Team manages sustainability, design, maintenance and construction projects at our City facilities, parks and trails.

Position devoted to providing oversight and management of multiple, complex, and high-profile design and construction projects for City facilities and major maintenance. projects. The position will work closely and align with the City’s Sustainability and Energy Management Program and goals. Oversee the entire project lifecycle which may include land acquisition, design, construction, and close-out.

Responsible for managing design consultants, general contractors, Construction Manager at Risk contractors, and other consultants; ensuring that projects meet deliverables and specifications; inspecting projects on site; developing and maintaining project records including documenting all issues, managing, and tracking schedules and budgets; reviewing project documents and construction activities; identifying and managing risk issues, reporting unresolved issues to upper management; preparing reports and agenda items for the City council; making presentations; reviewing and approving payment requests; and participating in project planning and budgeting.

Duties/Responsibilities

Management of complex capital improvement projects based on City and client needs and expectations; prepares project charters, develops project schedules and budgets, conducts bid openings, develops request for proposals, negotiates contracts, leads project meetings, coordinates design for in-house projects or oversees contractors; and ensures that project operations comply with contract specifications, and applicable laws, policies and procedures.

Prepares and/or reviews project contracts, plans, specifications, manuals, progress and other reports, requests for proposals, bid documents, change orders, and other documentation; maintains records; and prepares agenda items for and makes presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborates with design and other consultants, general and special trades contractors, architects, Construction Manager at Risk contractors, City Attorney staff, and other City departments, and external agencies; develops and makes presentations to City Council, as assigned; oversees project operations; resolves issues and mitigates project risks; negotiates contracts; and provides technical and general information.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree "or" equivalent.

Five years of project management experience.

A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Preferred Skills

Five or more years of managing municipal or public capital improvement projects

Ability to demonstrate understanding of local government administration, finance, and procurement.

Ability to demonstrate understanding of grant administration and management.

Ability to demonstrate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe software proficiency.

Certification in project management, process improvement, organizational skills, or equivalent.

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

12-13 paid holidays per year

13 standard work days of vacation per year

13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

2 weeks paid military leave per year

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

State and City retirement plans

Short and long term disability plans

Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System

Paid funeral leave

Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

48 hours for volunteer work each year*

4 hours parental leave each year

Workman's Compensation Insurance

457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire

Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

City of Durham Website

Walk in

Job fair

Employee referral

Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

Craig's List

Facebook

LinkedIn

GlassDoor

governmentjobs.com

Monster.com

Indeed.com

Employment Security Commission

Magazine/Newspaper

Other

02

If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

03

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD or Juris Doctorate

04

If you have a Bachelor's degree or higher level of education, is your degree in engineering, building construction, construction management, architecture, landscape architecture, design or a directly related field

Yes

No

05

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?

Yes

No

06

How many years of experience do you have with project management?

No related experience

Less than 1 year of related experience

1 year but less than 5

5 years but less than 9

9 years but less than 13

13 or more years

07

Briefly describe your experience managing projects in the field of design and construction.

08

Briefly describe the most complex project you have managed.

09

Briefly describe your experience managing Federally funded trail or infrastructure projects–if you have no experience, respond n/a.

10

Briefly describe experience managing design/build projects –if you have no experience, respond n/a.

11

Briefly describe experience managing construction manager at risk projects- if you have no experience, respond n/a.

12

Briefly describe your experience managing energy management or sustainability projects. If you have no experience, respond n/a.

13

Briefly describe experience managing construction manager at risk projects- if you have no experience, respond n/a.

Required Question