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Construction Manager

City of DeSoto
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
DeSoto, Texas, United States
$65,131.76 - $95,090.40 USD yearly

Description

Our Core Values
 We LOVE DeSoto
 •L- We lift up our community
 •O- We take ownership of our collective performance
 •V- We value and respect all employees
 •E- We empower employees to grow
 

The purpose of the position is to schedule and supervise construction activities related to public works and private development projects. This is accomplished by reviewing projects and schedules; coordinating work with utility departments; supervising the inspection process; ensure construction projects are completed in accordance with City guidelines and standards.  Other duties include facilitating meetings with developers, contractors, engineers and staff; reviewing or completing final inspections; and acting as liaison with local, state and federal officials.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinates public works and private development construction projects by working with citizens, developers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and City staff; gathering and providing information; facilitating initial and review meetings; overseeing and implementing plans and project schedules; identifying goals and objectives; and working with franchise utility companies
  • Oversees construction projects by scheduling; working with developers; monitoring work orders and costs; preparing estimates; monitoring all phases of construction; assessing job site progress; and reviewing and approving payments
  • Completes the inspection process by making final inspections and preparing acceptance documents
  • Ensures current requirements meet standards and regulations by reviewing local, state and federal standards; preparing change orders and field modifications; and recommending and updating and maintaining all record documents

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or other related field;
  • Five (5) years of related work experience;
  • Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred. 

Supplemental Information

  • Knowledge of standard construction practices related to asphalt streets, concrete streets, wastewater lines, water lines and storm drainage
  • Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
  • Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and specifications