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Manages and coordinates County construction and renovation projects from conception through design and construction, to completion.

Work is performed with independence and initiative under general supervision by the Director, Administrative Services. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Manages and oversees the planning and construction of assigned projects, including monitoring job costs, construction schedules, and contract terms and conditions.
• Assigns and directs the activities of Construction Coordinators, Construction Inspectors, and other department staff.
• Participates in and reviews County departments' capital improvement project planning from the design phase.
• Performs construction inspections of more difficult or complex projects.
• Coordinates departmental functions with Building and Zoning Division Managers to ensure code compliance for construction projects in progress.
• Manages and participates in final negotiations with architects, engineers, and contractors regarding changes in contract schedules or costs.Approves changes as necessary.
• Manages project schedules, reviews coordinators' status reports, and prepares comprehensive reports to advise the Department Director and County Administrator of project statuses.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications before release for bid and recommends changes as necessary to reduce change orders after the contract is awarded.
• Develops and monitors the division budget consistent with County and Division objectives.
• Manages various personnel matters, including hiring, discipline, training and development, performance appraisals, and related activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Building Construction, Business Administration or Architecture and ten (10) years of experience in construction, to include three (3) years as a construction superintendent or a higher level position. Experience must include work as a project manager or owner's representative in large, multi-story construction.

In lieu of the degree requirements additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.