| General Summary | The Facility Construction Manager leads cross functional project teams that manage projects with varying degrees of complexity, principally, including but not limited to, the planning, design and construction of physical capital assets (new buildings, and rehabilitation projects). The Facility Construction Manager has the responsibility for the design and construction phases of a project, serving as the primary point-of-contact for contract administration and project management activities. |
| Essential Functions | - Leads a technical multi-disciplined team that manages complex planning, design and construction projects.
- Leads and mentors project team members, some of whom may be at a higher pay grade.
- Consults and works with team members from various Commission departments, including senior leadership, in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms.
- Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance for corporate policy and technical specifications.
- Observes and monitors contractor’s work and technical submittals for compliance with contract requirements.
- Acts as a Construction Manager of the project operating from the construction trailer on a daily basis or as required.
- Manages the flow of communication to ensure assigned programs and projects remain on schedule and on goal.
- Participates on project teams of others, including management review, re-engineering, and policy groups.
- Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports regarding significant Team, Division, or institutional issues.
- Serves as Commission project representative equivalent to consultant’s or contractor’s Project Manager.
- Prepares, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and change orders.
- Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT, CPM, Bar Chart, or similar methods.
- Develops and implements project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms.
- Assists in the development of the Capital Improvement and Engineering Support Programs, as well as Division and other budgets.
- Oversees the work of Associate Project Managers, inspectors, and support staff both on specific project assignments and mentoring and coaching roles in general.
- Participates in 360-degree staff evaluations pursuant to annual performance reviews, as well as for incentives and compensation initiatives.
- Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/Es, contractors, and vendors.
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.
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| Other Functions | · Serves as Acting Section Manager in his/her absence. · Substitutes for other Facility Construction Managers, when needed. · Performs related duties as required. |
| Work Environment And Physical Demands | Business casual office setting and onsite field visits |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities | - Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems
- Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams
- Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure, including the development of a strategic project management plan that comprises schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements
- Possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve government agencies, internal staff, the general public and special interest communities
- Proven strong team building, group leadership, program management, and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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| Minimum Education, Experience Requirements | - Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years experience managing large, complex construction projects that involve multiple engineering disciplines and construction trades
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- High School diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years experience managing large, complex construction projects that involve multiple engineering disciplines and construction trades
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| Additional Requirements | - Working knowledge of Office 365, AutoCAD, and/or Revit, and/or Rhino or equivalent computed aided design software, Primavera Project Planner and/or Microsoft Project scheduling software
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
- Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment or transfer and annually thereafter
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| Preferences | - Registration as a Professional Engineer in Maryland or another state
- Certification as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or certification as a Construction Manager by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
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| Salary | $118,178 - $201,222 |
