Senior Project Manager - Design and Construction

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Join our Team as a Senior Project Manager - Design & Construction

Salary Range: $95,680 to $111,467

The City of Olathe’s Facilities Division is currently accepting applications for the Senior Design & Construction Project Manager position. As a key player in our organization, the Senior Design & Construction Project Manager is at the forefront of planning, directing and managing the complete lifecycle of City buildings, capital improvement projects, and remodel/rehabilitation endeavors. This position interacts frequently with the City’s Executive Team and City Council to deliver exciting and innovative facilities for the citizens and employees of the City of Olathe; recent examples include the new Downtown Library, the almost completed Police Headquarters and Olathe’s Fire Station #8.

The Senior Project Manager will be r esponsible for project management of over $90 million of planned, vertical construction over the next five years (2024-2028 CIP). This position is an integral part of our team, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the utmost satisfaction of our end-users .

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If selected for this position, you must successfully pass an extensive criminal background check.

The City of Olathe is a great place to work. We’re “Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service.” If you’re interested in a career where you can make an impact on the community, apply today.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Senior Design & Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing activities for the planning, design, construction, and close-out of new City building improvement projects and remodel/rehabilitation projects. This work includes determining construction delivery method, selecting consultants and contractors, and developing and negotiating contracts. They work within the Facilities division of the Infrastructure Focus Area and have responsibilities for planning, managing, and overseeing the activities and projects of assigned project management staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and comprehensive project management throughout design, pre-construction, construction, and close-out phases for all new City building improvement projects and remodel/rehabilitation projects.
  
• Plans, leads, and manages all work related to the programming, planning, design, and construction of all City building improvement and remodel/rehabilitation projects, including project scope definition, building development, scheduling, close-out, and warranty phase activities.
  
• Provides project leadership and collaborates with City department managers and key City project team representatives throughout aspects of project planning, design, construction, and close-out.
  
• Researches various construction delivery methods and contract models available, and advises City staff, City management, and City Council on the appropriate delivery method for a specific project.
  
• Develops RFQs/RFPs for solicitation of design services and construction services; leads and manages the evaluation and selection process for architectural and engineering consultants for the planning and design of city projects, as well as the selection of construction managers and contractors for the construction of city projects.
  
• Leads and manages contract negotiations with design consultants and construction firms.
  
• Exercises professional architectural and engineering judgment in accordance with currently accepted practices of architecture and civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
  
• Provides clear and effective communication to City administration and City Council on project related matters and responds to direction given by City administration and City Council; presents project and contract information at City Council meetings as necessary.
  
• Leads and assists with the development of special reports and studies as required.
  
• Prepares and reviews architectural and engineering specifications and design criteria related to equipment, materials, and construction practices related to building design and construction.
  
• Coordinates projects with cities, county, state and federal agencies.
  
• Assists in preparation of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for architectural projects.
  

Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of n ine years of architectural or construction engineering and project management experience is required; preferably with experience in a municipality or Public Works department.

Education:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, architecture, construction management or a related field is required with the ability to substitute related work experience.

Licenses and Certifications: An Architecture or Professional Engineer's license is preferred. A valid Driver's License and favorable driving record are required.

Environmental or Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to move between multiple project site locations throughout the City, often multiple times in a day. Project site visits will be during various stages of completion and often require walking, climbing or descending stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces. Work will require work outdoors during all types of weather conditions. Site locations will expose the individual to dust, noise, and other common construction elements. Work also requires some regular sedentary work operating a computer and standard office equipment.

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• City of Olathe

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