Project Management Unit Section Leader (Senior Engineering/Architectural Project Manager)

Why you'll love this career:

Are you an experienced leader in project management, construction, architecture, and/or engineering fields? Are you looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? Then this is the job for you! Come join our high-impact Project Management Unit (PMU) as the Section Leader. This opportunity will provide direct supervision and management of the entire PMU team, including overall coordination for the scheduling and completion of Capital Improvement (CI) projects.

As the team leader for PMU , you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to a variety of unique architectural and engineering projects statewide while contributing your experience to the growth and mentorship of your team. Every project is an opportunity to make a substantial impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

This role is accountable for the oversight of multiple team members and dynamic project planning including the analysis, planning, execution, and successful completion of engineering/architectural projects through collaborating with a diverse network of designers, consultants, vendors, state agencies and other stakeholders to provide excellent customer service every time.

This position has room for long-term career growth! It is classified as an Senior Engineering/Architectural Project Manager (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Design and Construction Team. OA- FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

FMDC Vision - Building for a Stronger Tomorrow (BFAST)

What you'll do:

• Prioritize excellent customer service for a wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public with focus on delivering targeted results that improve the overall occupancy experience, long-term building integrity, and site reliability.
• Report to the Deputy Director of Design and Construction and oversee a team of 19 full-time, 2 part-time, and 2 intern positions.
• Achieve successful completion of multiple projects by working closely with internal teams, state agency representatives, and contractors to manage the scope, schedule, and budget of projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate all aspects of design development by coordinating with stakeholders, such as internal teams, state agencies, consulting firms, and construction contractors.
• Manage multiple state-owned projects throughout the planning, design, and construction phases. (Projects managed are typically multi-year and multi-faceted as well as the largest in terms of size, scope, complexity, and impact on the State.)
• Responsible for project planning, which may include developing project plans and timelines. Oversees project team’s activities, identifies appropriate resources, and is held accountable for deliverables and measuring project outcomes.
• Develop accurate, comprehensive, and transparent construction bid documents through collaboration with state agencies, internal teams, and consultants.
• Assist and mentor project managers in the planning, design, and construction phases of various state projects through reviewing design plans and specifications to ensure design quality, and attending pre-bid, pre-construction, and construction progress meetings.
• Ensure compliance with policy and guidelines including but not limited to those regarding design, procurement, proposals, bidding, consultant selection and scopes of work.
• Travel to job sites regularly and consult with agency staff, public officials, architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors regarding new construction and maintenance and repair projects.
• Manage the vocational and supervisory-level employee resources including providing assistance in more complex projects and supervision of employees, such as hiring recommendations, training, planning, assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and more. (Supervision at this level also requires this person to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.)
• Cultivate a positive, healthy team culture through mentoring, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating team meetings to communicate and explain directives, policies, guidelines, and procedures for transparency on changes.
• Direct Design & Construction’s internship program, including assembly of the internship leadership team, establishing the internship program outline, identifying the internship course schedule and specific CI projects assigned to the intern team.
• Manage the Consultant Selection process and the consultant evaluation software, ACE.
• Oversee the project management responsibilities currently given to the Missouri National Guard.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

All you need for success:

• Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Possess and maintain a professional license as an architect or engineer with at least 3-5 years’ experience with licensure.
• Minimum of 4-7 years’ relevant experience in project design and/or management. (Substitutions may apply.)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of the principles and concepts of engineering, architecture, construction, and/or project management, including occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to supervise a project management team and manage/schedule CI projects.
• Advanced knowledge of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) industry standards, RSMeans cost data, and construction related codes and design guidelines.
• Ability to accurately review, revise, resolve, verify, and approve project drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, pay applications, change orders, requests for information, substantial completion, and warranty items related to CI projects.
• Training, certification(s), and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, conflict management, and critical thinking skills.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from Missouri or from an adjacent state if you reside outside of Missouri.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

*This position is physically demanding. Examples of job duties may include prolonged periods of walking/standing/sitting/bending/driving, climbing ladders, ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, working in inclement weather and working on uneven or elevated surfaces. This list is not all inclusive, but a general representation of duties that may be encountered in this position, however other duties may be assigned contingent upon business needs. Please note, this position is considered a “Category 0” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning the incumbent will not normally receive overtime compensation except in unusual circumstances as determined by appointing authorities.

More reasons to love this career:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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