Construction Project Manager

Job Description:

Construction Project Manager

Description

Job Location: This position will be located in the Harry S Truman Building, Suite 730, 301 W High St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this career:

As a Construction Project Manager within the Construction Administration Unit (CAU), you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to a variety of unique construction projects. You will oversee and coordinate a team of Construction Project Specialists and Construction Project Technicians responsible for the administration of new construction, remodeling, and maintenance and repair projects statewide for state agencies, using a variety of delivery methods such as design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), or Job Order Contracting (JOC). Every project is an opportunity to make a substantial impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

The Construction Project Manager will supervise a team of Construction Project Specialists and Construction Project Technicians to ensure alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations and supports the mission and vision of FMDC.

This position has potential for long-term career growth! It is classified as an Construction Project Manager (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Construction Administration Unit within the Design and Construction Team. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

FMDC Vision - Building for a Stronger Tomorrow (BFAST)

What you’ll do:

• Prioritize excellent customer service for a wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public.
• Provide assistance in administrative oversight and supervision of team members, including hire recommendations, training, planning, assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and more. (Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.)
• Review and ensure accuracy of submittals, substitutions, cost estimates, Applications for Payments, Request For Proposals, Contract Changes, Test Reports, Inspections, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Warranties, Payrolls, Close Out Documents and other legally binding documents.
• Identify, understand, and communicate requirements of construction projects, and participate in collaborative problem solving, including identifying potential and current issues as projects progress and propose resolutions in a positive manner.
• Interpret and apply plans, specs, and codes while following building codes, environmental regulations, and safety codes.
• Travel to job sites regularly and consult with agency staff, public officials, architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors regarding new construction and maintenance and repair projects.
• Facilitate and document project progress meetings and inspections.
• Follow all OA-FMDC health and safety protocols in addition to OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All you need for success:

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and operate with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Knowledge and ability to plan, coordinate, schedule, and oversee construction projects with an understanding of all aspects of construction to provide resolutions to situations that arise.
• Skill in understanding, interpreting, and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards. Skill in assessing situations and providing resolutions to mitigate potential risks.
• Experience in and ability to interpret and apply building codes; environmental regulations; safety codes; technical construction documentation such as project manuals, plans, and specifications (including symbols, notations, and legends on drawings); applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards; and project management processes and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a team, including the training, mentoring, coaching, and skills development of staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Adobe, Bluebeam, and Project Management software (such as Prolog and E-Builder).
• Bachelor’s degree, and/or five (5) or more years of professional experience in the administration of construction projects. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Safety-first mindset with considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• OSHA 10 and/or 30 preferred, but FMDC can provide if needed.
• Excellent time management, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, conflict management, and critical thinking skills.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from Missouri or from an adjacent state if you reside outside of Missouri.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

*This position is physically demanding. Examples of job duties may include prolonged periods of walking/standing/sitting/bending/driving, climbing ladders, ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, working in inclement weather and working on uneven or elevated surfaces. This list is not all inclusive, but a general representation of duties that may be encountered in this position, however other duties may be assigned contingent upon business needs. Please note, this position is considered a “Category 0” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning the incumbent will not normally receive overtime compensation except in unusual circumstances as determined by appointing authorities.

More reasons to love this career:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$80,000.00-$91,000.00 per Year