Capital Projects Manager

Project Management

• Provides project management of preservation funded repairs, replacements, and improvements;
• Provides project management support for warranty claims;
• Manages all associated vendors and professional service providers for assigned projects;
• Provides project management support for district wide facility special projects and ongoing non preservation funded projects as needed;
• Provides support for facility emergencies and emergency preparedness needs;
• Ensures all charter operators impacted by repairs or replacements are properly communicated to and the Capital Project Manager provides overview of construction impacts and expectations;
• Ensures all projects are completed timely and within budget

Schedule and Budget

• Working with Purchasing to procure the project within the budget and in accordance with all purchasing laws, Board policies, and regulations;
• Managing the construction process;
• Works with stakeholders to develop project scope, schedules, and budgets for assigned projects and monitoring progress to meet scope, schedule and budget requirements;
• Drafts contracts with designers for legal review, managing the design process, and reviewing plans for constructability and coordination

Capital Planning Analysis

• Identifying, documenting, and securing approval for necessary changes in scope;
• Assisting the Executive Director of Capital Improvements in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study;
• Assisting in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project;
• Ensuring that end-user criteria and scope are met by all design disciplines;
• Documenting and distributing minutes for all discussions/meetings between OPSB and the designer(s), contractor(s), and all other involved parties for the project;
• Preparing technical reports and documentation of activities for project management; andObtaining, analyzing, and circulating technical and contractual information to project disciplines; and
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Familiar with and capable of managing the design process and reviewing plans for compliance with standards, budget and program;
• Familiar with the design and construction process for buildings;
• Knowledge of educational projects would be preferred;
• Good written and oral communication skills; Bi-Lingual in Spanish/English encouraged but not required;
• Computer literate and have a working knowledge of project management software tools, as well as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers;
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices;
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service;
• Passionate about implementing creative solutions and demonstrating the effectiveness through measurable outcomes;
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment, and who has strong project management skills and great execution;
• Strong sense of urgency and excellent attention to detail;

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or similar degree is preferred 
• 3-5 years of related field experience; more than 10 years of a broad general construction background is preferred. 
• Asbestos Designated Person Certificate preferred 
• OSHA #10 Certificate preferred 
• AutoCAD experience preferred