Project Manager - Capital Improvement Projects
Company: City of Littleton (Colorado)
Location: Littleton
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
The City of Littleton Facilities Management team is looking for
an experienced Project Manager to implement and oversee all phases
of capital improvement projects involving maintenance, renovation,
and new construction for City of Littleton facilities. The Project
Manager will manage projects from initiation through planning,
design, and construction including preparing cost estimates,
budgets, and schedules for potential projects as well as approved
CIP projects.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with experience
presenting project plans and updates to a wide range of
stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience managing capital
improvement projects and enjoys all aspects from defining the scope
of a project, developing, and managing the RFP process,
communicating updates, closing out documentation, and everything in
between. Must be both detail-oriented and able to visualize and
contribute to the big picture on various city projects.
Upcoming projects for this position include:
Support city-wide Facilities Master Plan (FMP) development and
execution
Public Works Campus Master planning, design, & implementation
Small project management for remodeling projects
Vendor Management Systems Development
Historic Geneva Lodge exterior rehabilitation
Phased remodel of the Littleton City Center Building
The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is
consistently voted as one of America's Best Small Cities
(https://www.littletonco.gov/Government/Departments/Communications-Marketing-Events/Honors-Awards-and-Recognition)
, and one of Colorado's top five places to Raise a Family
(https://livability.com/topics/where-to-live-now/5-best-cities-for-families-in-colorado/)
. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of
shopping venues, restaurants, parks, and trails, there is a lot to
offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. The City of
Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks to our employees.
For more information, please see the 2024 Benefit Guide
(https://www.littletonco.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/human-resources/documents-hr/2024-city-of-littleton-benefit-guide.pdf)
.
The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best
talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and
creating career development opportunities. In addition to your
application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you
are the best candidate for this position with the City of
Littleton.
Starting pay range $109,100 - $120,500 per year
This full-time position is exempt per FLSA and is not eligible for
overtime compensation.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position and has the option to
work a hybrid schedule with some days teleworking and some days
working in person at the office.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists
are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be
given to complete applications received by April 7, 2024. Those who
do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the development of conceptual plans and budgets for
facilities CIP projects and programs.
Assists in the development of new standards of practice for project
management activities with the Facilities Management team.
Recommends and conducts staff training as appropriate to maintain
competency levels and necessary certifications.
Coordinates with customers to facilitate facility planning, project
budgeting, and scheduling.
Coordinates with evaluation committees to develop recommendations
for the selection of professional services, construction services,
and contractors.
Provides strategic recommendations for implementation of
energy-efficient facilities and practices.
Develops planning documents for the initiation of projects.
Prepares requests for proposal bids and conducts all necessary
meetings to facilitate selecting contractors and services including
conducting pre-construction conferences, reviewing all bids, and
recommending award of contracts.
Coordinates all parties involved in the planning, design, and
construction process, and monitoring and reporting on all phases of
planning and construction.
Monitors construction contracts, execution, and distribution
including preparation of contract change orders, and monitoring of
execution.
Reviews contract plans and specifications for compliance with
appropriate building codes and project requirements.
Receives pay requests from professional consultants and contractors
and approves for payment.
Monitors and facilitates resolution of construction contract
disputes and claims.
Directs construction contract close-out and maintains documentation
files.
Performs other assignments and projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction
management, or a related field; and
Five (5) years of experience in project management as an owner's
project representative, on a wide range and number of small to
moderate commercial facility projects and building types, managing
design and specialty consultants, general contractors, and
sub-contractors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment vendors; or
An equivalent combination of education, training, and work
experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to
perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
may be considered.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and
motor vehicle records check.
Preferred Qualifications:
AutoCAD experience and proficiency
Municipal or other public sector capital improvement project
management experience.
Experience developing Request for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluating
bids for design/consulting services, facility projects, and
furniture, fixtures & equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Practical understanding of integrated facility design and
construction (including facility programming), building types/uses,
common construction practices, Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), building codes, and regulatory compliance.
Strong knowledge and ability to develop Request for Proposals
(RFPs) and evaluate bids for design/consulting services,
competitive bid documents for facility projects and furniture,
fixtures & equipment assessment, and procurement.
Highly skilled at defining/assessing project work scope; facility
programming and space planning; broad and practical understanding
of construction means/methods to ensure that projects achieve their
goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability
to work with and communicate effectively with all organizational
levels and project stakeholders.
Strong technical skills with Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD
(or equal), and other software (i.e. Adobe Acrobat Std/Pro,
Construction Estimating programs) to prepare reports and documents
that integrate text, graphics, and quantitative information.
Ability to utilize technology to effectively manage workflow using
smartphone/tablet, applications, traditional laptop/desktop
applications, digital photography, etc.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to
compare them with construction progress.
Knowledge of facilities planning and construction management
processes and procedures.
Strong knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling
practices.
Knowledge of and ability to stay current on the status of costs of
new construction, escalation factors, and market trends.
Knowledge of building codes and standards of practice.
Knowledge of laws governing construction contracts and
contracting.
Knowledge of construction materials and methods.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Physical requirements include the performance of heavy work that
includes, but is not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, and
pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds; frequently using hands
and arms to operate and adjust equipment; climbing stairs and
ladders; stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling to
operate tools and equipment; balancing, crawling, and feeling;
hearing voices, signals; seeing with near and far acuity, depth
perception, field of vision, color vision and accommodation; and
occasional smelling to detect malfunctioning mechanical equipment
and electrical wiring or circuit problems.
Long periods of sitting, standing, and walking may be required.
Work is primarily performed indoors; exposure to fumes, odors,
dust, mists, and gases from the operation of equipment and the
atmosphere (the use of protective eyewear while operating power and
hand tools or performing work involving potential eye injury
hazards is mandatory); high exposed work sites, burns, and radiant
energy; and exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
A variety of hand and power tools and mechanical equipment,
including, but not limited to hand and power saws; electric drills,
sanders, planers; screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, and pliers;
electronic and mechanical testing devices; tape measures; step and
extension ladders, scaffolds; assigned utility truck; telephone,
fax and copier; personal computer with assigned software; and cell
phone.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all
employees and job applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color,
disability, gender expression, genetic information, marital status,
national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, veteran status or any other non-job related
characteristic, and to hire and retain the best-qualified
individuals without regard to any of these factors. This
prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected
class.
The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations
throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and
employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human
Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org .
Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace
The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all
its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the
city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture,
distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances
or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No
employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with
any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system.
A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in
workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically
includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used
for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.
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