Project Manager (CIP)

About the role

The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing all activities associated with assigned non-capacity capital improvement projects for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). The Project Manager assists in advancing the 10-year CIP plan through management and completion of assigned projects. The Project Manager collaborates with multiple stakeholders to include the City and ACPS senior leadership, principals, contractors, architects, planning and design professionals, other ACPS project managers and associated staff personnel in an effort to complete projects on schedule, within scope and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Supports Educational Facilities leadership to identify and facilitate projects.
• Initiates project planning, procurement processes, and funding allocations.
• Oversees renovation/construction projects and associated budgets, schedules, and changes.
• Proactively identifies potential project issues and provides solutions to noted issues.
• Maintains compliance with contract documents and makes necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
• Coordinates with colleagues regarding performance of materials and systems incorporated in school facilities.
• Consults and collaborates with school leadership, central office departments, contractors, and inspectors regarding facility construction schedules, progress, and corrective actions as required.
• Facilitates weekly progress meetings for all projects to review schedule and budget.
• Performs frequent in-person site visits during active construction projects.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of construction and site development activities - from design conception to implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge of construction project plan requirements, cost estimating, specification writing, building/site codes and standards, and inspection techniques.
• Experience in on-site construction of buildings and facilities, including administration and financial management of all aspects of small-to medium scale construction projects (preferably in school facilities construction).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, urban planning, real estate, or a related field with administration and construction-related coursework preferred.
• Experience: Considerable experience in on-site construction of buildings and facilities, including administration and financial management of all aspects of small-to medium scale construction projects (preferably in school facilities construction).
• Certificates & Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and human relations skills.
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects.

Benefits

This is a 240-day, 5-day a week, on-site position.

Pay

Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Support Administrator Salary Scale.

Schedule

This is a 240-day, 5-day a week, on-site position.