PROJECT MANAGER 2

About the role

This position is located at the Department of Transportation within the Maintenance and Asset Management Division, Architecture Section in Carson City. Under the general direction of the Project Manager 3, the Project Manager 2 responsibilities are to perform professional services in planning, coordinating, designing, directing, and managing the activities of capitol improvement programs (CIP) and construction projects. Incumbents will assist with the overall management of the statewide CIP.

Responsibilities

• Research capital requests and make recommendations
• Develop and modify design concepts, produce original architectural/engineering plans, specifications, schedules, construction documents and act as the registrant in responsible charge over the production of original construction documentation by staff
• Determine cost estimates and budgets, and negotiate reviews, as appropriate
• Develop professional services and construction contracts, agreements, manage design consultant teams, review consultant work for accuracy and code-compliance; submit original and consultant plans to Federal, State, and local agencies to obtain permits; and act as Nevada Department of Transportation's liaison to other departments, agencies, consultants, contractors, and developers
• Perform construction management functions, including administrative oversight, fiscal management, reviewing and approving change orders, and progress payments of construction contracts

Requirements

Licensure as an Architect or as a Professional Engineer. Two years of the experience required for licensure must have included coordinating major construction projects and/or capital improvement programs involving the construction of public buildings, office complexes, and other structures.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Detailed knowledge of requirements and application of pertinent building codes; complex architectural and/or engineering design and safety code requirements; contract administration including cost estimating, laws, specifications, and architectural and/or engineering practices; preparation of architectural and/or engineering drawings and specifications; construction practices to ensure the implementation of all aspects of the design and construction of a project. Working knowledge of construction management techniques.

Skills

• Design a wide variety of structures under varying conditions
• Develop and produce architectural and/or engineering designs, working drawings and detailed specifications
• Develop and design complex architectural and/or engineering drawings
• Manage complex construction projects

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).

Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.

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.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit.

For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

State Holidays: The Following Are Legal Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Washington’s Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Nevada Day
• Family Day
• Christmas Day

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD.