Planning and Construction Manager (Project Manager)

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• EXPERIENCE - Working knowledge of the programming, design, and construction process; working knowledge of planning principles and techniques; working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and AutoCAD; additional experience and working knowledge that applies to the position.
• EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION - Bachelor's degree preferred in architecture, construction management, industrial technology, engineering, or related field, or equivalent in experience/certification.
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks, and duties.

REPORTS TO:   Facilities Director

SUPERVISES:   Non-Applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   12 Months 

PAY GRADE: 36 (No Degree/cert) / 37 (With a Degree/Cert)

JOB GOAL:   Works with the Facilities Director to ensure that all educational facilities are planned and constructed in a manner consistent with the highest standards of efficiency, safety, economy, and quality.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements Board policy on all construction.
• Ensures A/E design packages, including design scopes, IQC work orders, and schedules.
• Reviews A/E submittals and prepares timely response letters.
• Reviews A/E pay applications, contractors' pay applications, and testing invoices.
• Manages / Oversees contracts/contractors during the implementation of service and construction projects.
• Performs field inspections and prepares field observation reports.
• Investigate reports of faulty workmanship or materials in new construction and take appropriate action under the terms of the guarantee.
• Represents Iberville Parish School Board at pre-bid, pre-construction, and monthly construction meetings.
• Maintains the construction database (i.e. ProCore, Monday.com, etc) and prepares periodic project status reports.
• Coordinates bidding and contract execution with architects and contractors using AIA documents.
• Generates short- and long-term building needs and land purchases, working with other staff.
• Coordinates required inspections and related engineering programs with public agencies.
• Maintains liaison with governmental agencies having jurisdiction over or providing services to school buildings.
• Provides recommended resolutions of issues with local, state, and federal agencies and neighborhood groups.
• Makes recommendations on time extension requests, change order requests, assessment of liquidated damages, and reviews color schemes submitted by contract architects.
• Investigates problems involving property adjoining school construction project sites.
• Assists in coordinating the energy conservation efforts for the school system.
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes, and financial performance, e.g. expense management.
• Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service.
• Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Prepares and maintains workbooks individually on all maintenance and capital improvement projects and uses these spreadsheets to prepare the annual Construction In Progress schedule for the auditor no later than October 30th of each year.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluator.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

• Maintains good attendance.
• Reports to work on time.
• Displays professional ethics on and off duty.
• Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board's Policies
• Reports job-related injuries within 24 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for implementation of emergency procedures.
• Seeks and maintains a positive attitude of promoting school and community relations.
• Participates in and promotes harmonious working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and community members.
• Attends meetings as directed.
• Serves on task force and decision-making committees, when appropriate