Construction Project Manager Supervisor

About the role

The Construction Project Manager Supervisor will work in a hybrid environment, including in the field, office, or remote, with a telework agreement to be developed upon start. This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a unique, fast-paced environment with unique challenges and problems to solve on a day-to-day basis.

As a key member of the supervisory team, you will oversee a team of design and construction project managers working on all phases of construction project management from concept through execution. You will supervise the team, work in partnership with other departments to develop and implement capital projects, solve emergencies, and strategize short and long-term solutions related to design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic direction and guidance to construction project managers work unit.
• Assist with the development of performance standards and measures for unit, individuals, and project work team.
• Assist in the development and preparation of the biennial capital improvement program requirements and budgets, to include project development, estimating costs, estimating budget requirements and initiating approval of projects.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of a designated unit; determine work procedures, approve work schedules, and determine methods for expediting workflow; assign, review and approve the work of subordinate staff.
• Act as project manager for programs with multiple dimensions, projects, and complexity.
• Provide technical expertise and project management of highly visible, technically complex and politically sensitive projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, departments, and staff, as well as other agencies and the public; facilitate resolution of competing interests to keep the capital program on time and within budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, landscape architecture, business or public administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university; and, Five years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the position, to include Two years of supervisory or lead experience. A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial vertical construction project management experience.
• Experience as Owner’s representative on design, bid, build (DBB), design-build (DB), or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Proficient to expert-level experience in Excel, CAD, and/or Revit, Bluebeam, and/or Acrobat Professional, and other technical resources, or equivalent program.

Skills

Strategic and problem-solving skills, strong program and project management skills, and the ability to guide staff and work with consultants, contractors, elected officials, other jurisdictions, the general public, and across division and department boundaries.

Benefits

The department strives to make sure employees feel supported and experience job satisfaction by providing training and reviews. Leaders are also encouraged to pursue advanced certification under the Pierce County Leadership program and are offered other opportunities for professional growth and training.