TOWN OF MANCHESTER

POSITION GUIDE

Title:                       Public Works Project Manager

                                          Public Works Project Manager/Architect                       

Department:        Public Works

Reports To:            Director of Public Works

NATURE OF WORK

Under general direction, provides administrative oversight for construction and building projects undertaken by the Town.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Drafts, amends and issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for consulting services.

Receives and distributes RFPs for review.   Convenes meetings and conducts screening of firms and scheduling of interviews.

Attends selection interviews and prepares reports of recommendations.

Assists in negotiating consultant agreements.   Coordinates consulting work on design or study projects.

May be required to design and stamp projects and write specifications as directed.

Reviews plans prepared by others; may recommend amendments or modifications to the plans of others in accordance with professional standards.

Coordinates the bid process with General Services, consultants and other staff.   Reviews construction or equipment bid documents and analyzes and finalizes such documents.

Coordinates ongoing projects, including attending job meetings.

Monitors project budgets.

Supervises the Clerk of the Works/Project Representative assigned to various projects and solves problems beyond the scope of the Clerk of the Works/Project Representative function.

Researches, gathers information and prepares special reports on project assignments.

Consults with contractors, the public, State and local officials.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

May work on specialized projects with a variety of Public Works Divisions, Town Boards, Departments or Agencies.

May be staff representative to the Town Building Committee.

May work on projects with the Town Building Committee.

Performs administrative and technical reviews.

Monitors the status and prepares quarterly reports to the Director of Public Works or his/her designee on capital projects under his/her direction.

Coordinates grant applications, monitors grants and prepares grant reimbursements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS CONTINUED

May work with public utilities during emergencies.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to conduct research, compile reports and make recommendations for consultant services, technical applications and capital projects.

Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering construction methods and materials and equipment employed in both private construction and municipal public works programs.   (Project Manager) Knowledge of principles and practices of architectural planning and design in both private construction and municipal public works program.   (Project Manager/Architect)

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, contractors, Town officials and the general public.

Ability to use a personal computer with appropriate software.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be mobile, able to push/pull objects of less than 20 pounds and lift objects over 20 pounds.

Able to perform difficult manipulative skills requiring hand-eye coordination such as drafting and keyboard skills.   Able to sit, stand or remain in uncomfortable positions for long periods.

Must be able to see objects closely, far away, and discriminate colors or warning lights in order to drive; hear normal sounds with some background noise; and communicate through human speech.

Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption, attend to task for 60 minutes or more, remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time, and understand the theories behind several related concepts.

Ability to get along with co-workers, supervisors, customers and the public at large.

May be exposed to:   hazardous waste and chemicals; seasonal conditions in outside weather; high, low and fluctuating temperatures; humidity and wetness; dust, grease and oil; electro-magnetic radiation from computer display screens.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and four (4) years of engineering or construction experience in the public or private sectors. Certification as a Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut required.   (Project Manager) Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field and four (4) years of architectural or project management experience in design and contract administration of building projects in the public or private sectors.   Licensed as an Architect in the State of Connecticut.   (Project Manager/Architect)

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS ILLUSTRATIVE.   IT IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONS AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS A COMPLETE ITEMIZATION OF ALL FACETS OF ANY JOB.