PROJECT MANAGER 1 - CARSON CITY

About the role

The Nevada Department of Transportation Maintenance and Asset Management Division, Architecture is hiring for a Project Manager 1 in Carson City, NV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of capital improvement projects and provide in-house architectural or engineering services as licensure allows;
• Conduct meetings with agency representatives to develop project parameters, inspect existing sites and/or facilities, evaluate the condition of structures, obtain necessary data to prioritize agency needs and develop the scope of work;
• Determine if construction requests are considered a capital improvement or agency project;
• Develop descriptions and formal cost estimates for funding and prepare recommendations for funding approval;
• Cook up the use of outside consultants by preparing and submitting project descriptions for review and solicitation by private architectural and engineering firms for the design and engineering of construction projects;
• Negotiate fees and prepare consultant agreements;
• Evaluate written proposals, conduct interviews and recommend the selection of firms based on qualifications, scope of work, proposal and time frame for project completion;
• Prepare and submit final agreements and contracts for review;
• Perform architectural design for in-house projects involving the generation of site plans, floor plans, building sections, exterior elevations and detail drawings which include the building concept and special requirements covering structural, mechanical and electrical systems, or perform engineering design which includes preparing sketches and details, supervising drafting, checking final construction drawings, preparing written technical specifications and preparing calculations as required to substantiate designs;
• Ensure construction plans meet local government zoning requirements as well as federal and State requirements;
• Manage projects during the design phase by performing regular design reviews, and work with agencies, private contractors and section staff to prepare final construction plans and specifications;
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure that final revisions are completed prior to the construction phase;
• Cook up the construction bid process by preparing materials for the bid package, advertising projects for bid, and processing necessary documentation;
• Review and evaluate progress schedules essential to the programming and administration of contracts;
• Submit progress reports during the term of the contract and advise management on problems which may affect completion of the contract or performance of the work;
• Review and evaluate sample tests, material certifications, reports, shop drawings and descriptive data submitted by contractors for compliance with special, general and technical provisions of the contract;
• Ensure that requested changes and additions are allowable and practical, that funds are available and that the proposed work is within the contract scope;
• Collect data and make formal reports, informational reports and recommendations to other Project Managers and management;
• Participate in the final inspection of completed projects and ensure final provisions of the construction contract are met;
• Verify that the drawings are produced and filed in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and that the construction project has been legally terminated prior to being assigned over to the responsible agency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, business administration or related field and two years of experience involving the design, planning and coordination of construction projects;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of: contract administration including cost estimating, laws, ethics, specifications and architectural or engineering practices;
• Preparation of drawings and specifications;
• Construction practices to ensure the implementation of all aspects of the design and construction of a project;
• Requirements and application of pertinent building codes, federal requirements for construction criteria and standards as applied to project involving federal grants;
• Construction practices to ensure the implementation of aspects of the design and construction of projects;
• General safety procedures and OSHA requirements when working on a construction project.

Skills

• Use of design and project management software.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.