Forsyth County, GA
Project Manager, Senior (Transportation)
Forsyth County, GA, Cumming, Georgia, United States, 30128
Salary:
$91,083.00 - $120,685.00 Annually
Location :
Cumming, GA
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
03181
Department:
Capital Project Management
Opening Date:
11/19/2024
Closing Date:
12/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to perform complex technical and professional level work in the management and administration of major infrastructure construction projects for an assigned County department. This position is distinguished from lower level project managers in that incumbents at the senior level are assigned the more complex projects and serve as a lead over lower level project managers; the Senior Project Manager is considered to be a subject matter expert on issues relating to project management and construction inspection.
This position is available to start in January 2025.
Job Summary
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the contractors for County infrastructure projects; participates in the development of the annual department budget; monitors budgetary activities against approved budget.
Facilitates planning, construction sequencing, estimating, value engineering, construction, and post construction/occupancy as required for all Department infrastructure projects.
Serves as a lead worker for other project managers in the County; provides training to project managers, inspectors and other Department personnel on topics such as general construction, site inspection, concrete inspection, reinforcing steel inspection, structural steel inspection, coating inspection, and electrical and instrumentation and controls inspection. Training can be in both formal settings and on-the-job training as required.
Maintains low preventable change order and time extension rates on department contracts; develops and implements inspection practices; acts as a liaison between contractors, design engineers, and department staff; maintains quality control of correspondence regarding contracts.
Directs and administers operations, activities and programs in compliance with Federal, State, and County standards.
Reviews, analyzes and recommends changes to the department construction policies and procedures; recommends and coordinates design changes.
Interacts with project managers, developers, contractors, engineers, architects and others regarding unusual construction and compliance problems; interacts with department leaders to plan long range projects; coordinates activities with contractors on construction projects; provides progress reports to department and County leaders; interacts with consulting engineers to design projects.
Performs related administrative tasks; prepares and processes pay applications for contractors; conducts pre-construction meetings; coordinates activities with purchasing department to bid and award projects; secures necessary permitting for projects; prepares various documents and correspondence.
Monitors project manager activities and other project progress to ensure compliance with established and signed contractual agreements; coordinates activities with contractors and departmental operations to minimize impact on system operations; conducts field investigations.
Provides technical support during construction process and related meetings; prepares procedures and specifications for inspection activities; implements and monitors inspector training.
Reviews inspector deficiency reports and prepares related correspondence; ensures resolution of deficiencies; maintains database of inspection schedules and activities.
Receives, reviews, and verifies that items on punch list have been completed and corrected; verifies that tests, equipment, system start-up and maintenance are conducted as required by contract.
Reviews and examines materials to verify conformance to specifications; documents compliance and suitability of materials for installation and application.
Assignment to Capital Projects Department may include the following additional duties: Manages the activities of capital improvement programs including project definition and scope, utility coordination, cost estimates, acquisition of land and easements, bid preparation, contractor selection and contract administration; acts as County liaison for capital projects working with contractors, advisory bodies, citizens, professional consultants and County staff to complete projects.
Works closely with assigned staff in order to ensure the effectiveness and alignment to established goals and objectives.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of CIP program goals and objectives; prepares and/or coordinates state and federal reporting as required; prepares and maintains statistics and records on project status.
Provides expert oversight, information, and consultation in field of specialty to consultants, contractors, engineers, other County officials, and the public regarding applicable procedures, regulations, and standards.
Reviews and recommends professional service proposals; assures necessary permits, right of way and easement agreements have been secured. Monitors and updates project schedules and established timelines; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; supplemented by five (5) or more years of experience in professional construction management and inspection; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Requires license as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Georgia; depending on area of assignment must possess or obtain within one year of hire, certification as a Wastewater Collection Operator, Water Distribution Operator, and Erosion Control certification.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente. Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan) Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan) Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible Dental Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
Base $1,000 Plan Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term 100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability
- 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability
- 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10 The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field?
Yes No
02
Do you have at least by five (5) years of previous experience involving professional construction management and inspection?
Yes No
03
Do you possess a State of Georgia Professional Engineer (P.E.) license?
Yes No
Required Question
$91,083.00 - $120,685.00 Annually
Location :
Cumming, GA
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
03181
Department:
Capital Project Management
Opening Date:
11/19/2024
Closing Date:
12/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to perform complex technical and professional level work in the management and administration of major infrastructure construction projects for an assigned County department. This position is distinguished from lower level project managers in that incumbents at the senior level are assigned the more complex projects and serve as a lead over lower level project managers; the Senior Project Manager is considered to be a subject matter expert on issues relating to project management and construction inspection.
This position is available to start in January 2025.
Job Summary
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the contractors for County infrastructure projects; participates in the development of the annual department budget; monitors budgetary activities against approved budget.
Facilitates planning, construction sequencing, estimating, value engineering, construction, and post construction/occupancy as required for all Department infrastructure projects.
Serves as a lead worker for other project managers in the County; provides training to project managers, inspectors and other Department personnel on topics such as general construction, site inspection, concrete inspection, reinforcing steel inspection, structural steel inspection, coating inspection, and electrical and instrumentation and controls inspection. Training can be in both formal settings and on-the-job training as required.
Maintains low preventable change order and time extension rates on department contracts; develops and implements inspection practices; acts as a liaison between contractors, design engineers, and department staff; maintains quality control of correspondence regarding contracts.
Directs and administers operations, activities and programs in compliance with Federal, State, and County standards.
Reviews, analyzes and recommends changes to the department construction policies and procedures; recommends and coordinates design changes.
Interacts with project managers, developers, contractors, engineers, architects and others regarding unusual construction and compliance problems; interacts with department leaders to plan long range projects; coordinates activities with contractors on construction projects; provides progress reports to department and County leaders; interacts with consulting engineers to design projects.
Performs related administrative tasks; prepares and processes pay applications for contractors; conducts pre-construction meetings; coordinates activities with purchasing department to bid and award projects; secures necessary permitting for projects; prepares various documents and correspondence.
Monitors project manager activities and other project progress to ensure compliance with established and signed contractual agreements; coordinates activities with contractors and departmental operations to minimize impact on system operations; conducts field investigations.
Provides technical support during construction process and related meetings; prepares procedures and specifications for inspection activities; implements and monitors inspector training.
Reviews inspector deficiency reports and prepares related correspondence; ensures resolution of deficiencies; maintains database of inspection schedules and activities.
Receives, reviews, and verifies that items on punch list have been completed and corrected; verifies that tests, equipment, system start-up and maintenance are conducted as required by contract.
Reviews and examines materials to verify conformance to specifications; documents compliance and suitability of materials for installation and application.
Assignment to Capital Projects Department may include the following additional duties: Manages the activities of capital improvement programs including project definition and scope, utility coordination, cost estimates, acquisition of land and easements, bid preparation, contractor selection and contract administration; acts as County liaison for capital projects working with contractors, advisory bodies, citizens, professional consultants and County staff to complete projects.
Works closely with assigned staff in order to ensure the effectiveness and alignment to established goals and objectives.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of CIP program goals and objectives; prepares and/or coordinates state and federal reporting as required; prepares and maintains statistics and records on project status.
Provides expert oversight, information, and consultation in field of specialty to consultants, contractors, engineers, other County officials, and the public regarding applicable procedures, regulations, and standards.
Reviews and recommends professional service proposals; assures necessary permits, right of way and easement agreements have been secured. Monitors and updates project schedules and established timelines; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; supplemented by five (5) or more years of experience in professional construction management and inspection; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Requires license as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Georgia; depending on area of assignment must possess or obtain within one year of hire, certification as a Wastewater Collection Operator, Water Distribution Operator, and Erosion Control certification.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente. Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan) Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan) Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible Dental Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
Base $1,000 Plan Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term 100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability
- 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability
- 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10 The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field?
Yes No
02
Do you have at least by five (5) years of previous experience involving professional construction management and inspection?
Yes No
03
Do you possess a State of Georgia Professional Engineer (P.E.) license?
Yes No
Required Question