Construction Regional Projects Manager (Southeast, New Mexico)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

Regional Projects Managers are the core of the agency, and are responsible for carrying out the objectives of the agency and the Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC), managing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance management of assigned public school facilities within the State of New Mexico. Incumbents are charged with undertaking a wide-variety of interrelated functions, and must have experience and knowledge in all areas of the process from planning to design to construction of facilities and structures. Know-how and accountability are extensive.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Development of the district’s initial funding applications along with guidance through the awards process
• Assists district representatives with Requests for Proposals (RFP), procurement of services, and the execution and completion of contracts
• Assists with the development of project agreements, project budgets, and project bid processes, and contractor selections
• Provide analyses and technical assistance to district with regard to : Assessment to determine renovate or replace; space utilization; phasing, financing and cost benefit analysis
• Represents the PSCOC / PSFA / Co-Owner at project meetings during all phases of planning, design and construction
• Oversees the project design phase : periodic review and validation of scope of work, budget, schedule, value engineering, and plans and specifications; review and approval of design submittal phases : program statement, schematic design, and design development and construction documents
• Provides ongoing indirect oversight throughout the projects : participates in construction meetings, reviews contractor’s request for payment, performs system administration for the projects and project closeouts; coordinates the issuance of purchase orders, change orders, and approves vendor invoices for payment
• Utilizes the Construction Information Management System (CIMS) on each project
• Assists the assessment of the Districts Capital Outlay need
• Assesses Facility Assessment Database (FAD) validation reports relative to assessment of schools with the greatest need
• Validates program summaries to ensure consistency with Public Schools Facility Authority adequacy standards
• Identifies deficiencies related to school districts facilities, helping identify potential funding sources and services required to remedy those deficiencies and to improve the facilities
• Review and assist Districts with the implementation of their Facility Master Plans
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Related field. Five to seven years of experience in project management, engineering, architecture or planning and design, of which at least three years must have been in project management. Experience or education may be substituted for one another at the discretion of the director.

Licenses / Certifications Preferred :

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) :

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected on occasion. When offsite : The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to ascend / descend ladders and stairs, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms to evaluate building conditions. Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling in a variety of outside and inside areas, often in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, and other areas that may cause claustrophobia. Occasional fieldwork may be necessary that involves minimal exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and / or loud noises. Some potential exists for exposure to hazards or physical risks, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places.

Physical Effort

The work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment. However, position requires moderate physical activity, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk (more than 4 hours a day); and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. to sit, climb ladders to access roofs or other high areas during field assessments, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements : Extensive state travel is required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license. Job Type : Full Time

Base of Operations : Albuquerque, NM

Public School Facilities Authority is a state agency that offers excellent benefits, including membership in the Public Employees Retirement Association of NM.

Salary Range : $65,000 - $75,000

Company Description

New Mexico Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA) is at the forefront of ensuring that New Mexico's public schools are equipped with facilities that foster learning, growth, and success. Through Capital Outlay Funding streams our mission is to provide safe, efficient, 21st Century earning environments for improved student outcomes across the state. Our teams take immense pride in our collaborative, forward-thinking culture and the meaningful work we do impacting the success of educators and students through better facility conditions.

Company Description

New Mexico Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA) is at the forefront of ensuring that New Mexico's public schools are equipped with facilities that foster learning, growth, and success. Through Capital Outlay Funding streams our mission is to provide safe, efficient, 21st Century earning environments for improved student outcomes across the state. Our teams take immense pride in our collaborative, forward-thinking culture and the meaningful work we do impacting the success of educators and students through better facility conditions.