Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer
Employer
Job Location
Southern Wake Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Friday, July 19, 2019
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Five years of experience in design, engineering and project management in large scale higher education capital improvement projects
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to walk in uneven terrain and capable of climbing ladders or accessing crawl spaces
Demonstrated skills with managing capital improvement projects
Basic knowledge of building codes, ordinances and laws for North Carolina
Familiarity with the State Construction Office Interscope system
Ability to estimate costs, to manage and inspect construction projects, and to technically direct others and to review and evaluate their work
Familiarity with sustainable projects (example: LEED, Green Globes, etc.)
Ability to monitor construction schedules
Demonstrated skill at interpreting architect/engineer's drawings and specifications
Ability to understand construction practices and State Construction Office (SCO) requirements
Good interpersonal skills and work well with others
Able to maintain records accurately and meet deadlines consistently
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer licensure in the State of North Carolina
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Position Description
This position maintains and manages construction projects as assigned
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
*Manages construction schedule and budget for new construction and major renovations
*Ensures that all construction projects meet College's intent, requirements, and standards
*Provides management of project budgets to achieve project program objectives within available financial resources and within allowable schedule constraints, prepares and maintains budget tracking spreadsheets for capital projects
*Conducts bid openings and bid evaluations
*Recommends award of construction contracts
* Performs plan reviews of all capital improvement projects (CIP)
Analyzes the award recommendations of contracted designers
Oversees bid negotiations in cases where lowest bid exceeds allowable project budget
Recommends disposition of negotiated changes to construction contracts
Handles correspondence with vendors
Acts as College's representative during design and construction between user groups and designers and between designers and contractors
Prepares and maintains budget tracking spreadsheets for capital projects
Inspects and monitors construction progress to determine conformance with plans, specifications, codes and project schedule
Reconciles any non-conformance, and resolves within this position's delegated authority
Refers non-conformance to immediate supervisor for guidance and/or assistance in resolution, as appropriate
Evaluates proposals and selects third party consultants for construction material testing, geotechnical, surveying, commissioning, structural peer reviews
Reviews independent testing performed by contracted laboratories and specialty engineering services
Reviews Change Orders and approves, rejects, or negotiates further changes as appropriate
Recommends final disposition
Approves payments to contractors and designers relative to percentage of work completed
Conducts final inspections in conjunction with designers and recommends acceptance for occupancy
Evaluates and documents the performance of designers and contractors during and at the conclusion of projects in accordance with State Building Commission guidelines
Troubleshoots problems in new construction and resolves through warranty considerations
Completes annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis