Listing Summary

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to apply project management skills and principles to execute all phases of multi- faceted construction, maintenance, or renovation projects for County infrastructure and facilities from inception to completion.

Job Summary

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the contractors for County infrastructure projects; participates in the development of the annual department budget; monitors budgetary activities against approved budget and schedules.

Provides expert oversight, information, and consultation in field of specialty to consultants, contractors, engineers, other County officials, and the public regarding applicable procedures, regulations, and standards. Contributes significantly to formulation of County policies pertaining to area of expertise.

Assists the contractors with planning, implementation, and administration of the division and program projects. Assists the Capital Projects Manager to identify potential infrastructure improvement projects for the County. Assists and coordinates with the Capital Projects Manager in analyzing and prioritizing projects for maximum impact and return on investments.

Provides extensive public relations coordinated with the Department of Communications for his/her projects. Serves as the project liaison regarding project planning, design and construction progress; solicits input and feedback responds to inquiries; makes presentations to board; and participates in legal activities relating to assigned projects.

Represents the project internally for the County; consults with the Capital Projects Manager to review status of all projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction and provide recommendations; facilitates the coordination of project meetings, communications, and work activities between key business units, project teams, government agencies, and other participants; assists in resolving problems or conflicts between project participants; recommends solutions to problems and facilitates implementation; prepares executive summaries and reports to the Capital Projects Manage.

Manages the administrative aspects of the project: negotiates and monitors budget, schedule, and expenditures; creates and updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established timelines; approves purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; facilitates adherence to all reporting and documentation requirements; evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements.

Supervises and provides direction and assistance to consultants, contractors, and work crews. Organizes prioritizes, and coordinates work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts (costs, schedule, specifications, & quality of work).

Assists the Purchasing Department with preparation of Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for project services, design services, construction services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; participates in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; and makes recommendations regarding selection of vendors and awarding of such RFPs.

Manages projects during design and/or construction phases; conducts and/or attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions; assists with field decisions and approves change orders as appropriate; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; monitors adherence to project schedules; inspects quality of construction work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; and facilitates project acceptance with other County departments or government agencies.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and low impact principles; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Occasional on-call emergency work required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; supplemented by Three (3) years' experience in vertical construction management, engineering, or capital improvement projects or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.