The City of Roanoke is seeking a Construction Manager to provide project and field operations management services in support of the maintenance, construction, and operations of public infrastructure within the Department of Public Works.

Projects include new construction, reconstruction, and maintenance work related to streets, alleys, landscapes, green infrastructure, and equipment maintenance. Responsibilities include oversight of approximately 50 full time employees, along with project scoping, budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, specification writing, community coordination, procurement of services, and project closeout.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university in construction management, engineering, or a related field, along with five to ten years of related experience and or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to analyze project outcomes, identify desired results, and formulate cost effective solutions within a defined scope and budget.

Familiarity with the Virginia Department of General Services procurement framework and sustainable design practices is desired. Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, along with either Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or the American Public Works Association Certified Public Works Professional, Management credential, is preferred, or the ability to obtain these credentials within twelve (12) months of hire.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

Examples of Duties
Executes the City’s capital improvement and maintenance programs within the Department of Public Works by identifying the scope, cost and scheduling of new construction, remodeling/renovation projects, public infrastructure maintenance and operations projects, and additions to buildings currently owned and/or leased by the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Oversees project design to ensure plans and specifications fulfill needs and project complies with City, State and Federal laws, codes and ordinances

Procures design and construction services.

Prepares annual building maintenance programs that include roof maintenance/replacement, heating and air conditioning maintenance/replacement plans and building upgrade programs.

Prepares annual maintenance program for public green and gray infrastructure including routine activities, special projects, and management of in-house construction, maintenance, and operations projects.

Oversees the inventory, tracking, and rating of City-owned and/or leased infrastructure to identify needs, allocate resources, and generate maintenance activity frequencies.

Assists in the development and training of other professional staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises staff of over 50 FTEs in the completion of assigned projects. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four- year college or university in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field; Five to ten years related experience and/or training in managing the construction/renovation of multi-use public facilities, construction/maintenance/operations of public green and gray infrastructure; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, and documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors on controversial or complex topics. Ability to resolve conflicts.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to identify key stakeholders.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) and either Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or American Public Works Association’s Certified Public Works Professional – Management (CPWP-M). Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.