Construction Manager

Description

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the  country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000  students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and  communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as  diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? 

Job Summary 

This is management and administrative work in the Design and Construction Division of the  School District. The employee in this class has direct supervision of a team of professionals 

comprised of Construction Project Managers, Construction Area Coordinators, and Building  Construction Inspectors responsible for new construction and renovations to School District  facilities 

Daily work activities are comprised of monitoring contractors involved in performing contract  services for the School District of Philadelphia; coordinating with staff in Design, Finance,  Contracts Compliance and Grade and Space Planning throughout various stages of project  development; reviewing and approving all invoices and change order requests from construction  contractors; ensuring project close out process occurs with fidelity including completion of all  punch list items and documentation; leading bi-weekly project update meetings with staff within the Construction Division; participating in an annual capital budget call process to review capital 

funding requests and identify future projects for inclusion in the capital budget. 

Assures construction projects are completed on time and within the specified budget, technical  requirements and schedule. .Identifies and leads professional development opportunities for  construction within Capital Programs. 

The Construction Manager is an integral member of the Office of Capital Programs  management team. 

Essential Functions 

• Supervises a staff of construction project managers and inspectors assigned to various  contracts and provides technical assistance where necessary to resolve problems. • Reviews construction contracts to insure that deadlines, legal stipulations, quality control and other pertinent aspects are closely adhered to. 

• Prepares reports using various methods and techniques to keep administrative officials  informed as to completion stages and cost control. 

• Evaluates contractor invoices relative to contract payment schedules; analyzes claims for  contract change orders; certifies all contractor invoices for final payment; authorizes all final  payment vouchers. 

• Coordinates the upgrading of specifications, systems and methods with the design staff. • Coordinates constructions activities with appropriate maintenance staff. • Meets with contractors to resolve problems regarding contract design changes, change orders, construction method changes or other similar matters regarding contract compliance.

Other Functions 

• Performs relates work as required. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture or construction management. 

• Five years of paid professional experience as a field construction supervisor on major construction projects, at least three years of which have included managing the various  phases of construction projects from design inception through project completion, and have  included on-site supervision of subordinate employees, participation in the administration of  construction contracts, and participation in the management of cost control operations in a  school district, municipality, or private firm or organization. 

OR 

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the  Office of Talent, with an associate’s degree as an educational minimum.  

• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

o the methods and techniques of supervising and managing personnel. o the methods and procedures commonly used in the field for the construction and  maintenance of buildings and other structures. 

o contractual procedures and practices relative to scheduling, material requisition and  building specification implementation, particularly as they relate to field construction  management. 

o applicable electrical, mechanical, and building codes and requirements. o critical path, construction fast tracking, and related management methods commonly  used in construction and construction contract management. 

o educational facilities preferred. 

Demonstrated ability to: 

o supervise the work of technical and support staff. 

o negotiate, plan, organize, and administer construction projects on the basis of need,  the availability of funds and contractors’ services, accountability of contractors and  other pertinent factors. 

o prepare and maintain comprehensive records and prepare reports and manage a  computerized data gathering system for project control. 

o work both independently and within a team environment. 

o work, plan, schedule and coordinate with school based staff, maintenance personnel,  and other team members of capital programs to ensure minimum interruption to the  educational process and the daily overall operations of the school. 

o lead and participate in public forums and meetings informing communities about  planned capital projects 

o communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

o establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors,  administrative officials and others. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees  and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or  genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the  District’s commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.