Senior Capital Project Manager - Office of Capital Projects Management

About the role

The Office of Capital Projects Management seeks a Senior Capital Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects ranging from $10,000 to $50,000,000+. This role involves managing projects for public buildings, parks, and recreational facilities, including those involving historic structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from planning through design and construction; prepare and manage consultant and contractor contracts.
• Communicate with project stakeholders, architects/designers, contractors, vendors, user departments, executive management, and regulatory bodies.
• Update and manage project schedules, costs, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve project issues including contract disputes, procedural issues, technical issues, schedule, and cost issues.
• Evaluate and score proposals; qualify vendors; provide recommendations for contract awards.
• Prepare contract/bid documents, bid addenda, and review/recommend bids.
• Assess and plan for building and facility projects, develop schedules, and estimate costs.
• Manage design consultants' contracts and perform quality control.
• Review design documents and coordinate utilities and IT systems.
• Coordinate project close-out procedures.
• Manage construction contracts and perform quality control, including inspections.
• Obtain necessary permits and manage compliance.
• Review contractor submittals and technical reports.
• Provide professional assistance and support to other City departments and external entities.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to project management procedures and documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field with 4+ years of design/construction management experience.
• One of the following or the ability to obtain within 1 year of onboarding: Georgia Professional Engineering (PE) License, Registered Architect license, or Project Management Profession (PMP) certification.
• Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering and architectural design theories and principles.
• Knowledge of city personnel policy.
• Knowledge of construction theories and principles.
• Knowledge of capital improvement planning, cost estimation, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of city budgeting, purchasing, and procurement policies.
• Knowledge of job-related computer applications.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skills in developing and reviewing plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for municipal facilities.
• Skills in developing, administering, and negotiating professional service and construction contracts.
• Skills in establishing priorities, organizing work, and meeting deadlines.
• Skills in operating computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skills in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

Benefits

• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Defined benefit retirement plan.
• Pension plan.
• Protective Services Retirement Plan.
• Deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Retirement seminars.
• PPO medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Health & Wellness incentives.
• Long term disability.
• Excellence and service recognition.
• Employee development and in-service training.
• Education assistance program.
• Uniform allowance (select positions).
• Employee assistance program.
• Discounts and memberships.
• Employee relations.
• Direct deposit.
• Credit union.
• Pretax parking deductions.
• Employer assisted home purchase program.
• Domestic partnership benefits.