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Travis County · 2 hours ago

Facilities Project Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department is seeking a Facilities Project Manager responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and construction of facility projects. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and serving as the key contact for contractors and consultants.

GovernmentInfrastructurePublic Safety

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees facility design and construction services for County departments. Provides recommendations on facility projects

Oversees development of project master plans and implementation of those plans through reviews, cost estimates and construction. Plans, designs and writes specifications for construction projects. Prepares bid documents and works with other County departments to procure professional services and construction contracts. Reviews bids and recommends contract award for construction projects

Ensures that professional consultants provide appropriate services related to program and scope requirements of design projects. Ensures that vendors and contractors comply with plans and specifications of the construction contract. Supervises the inspection of construction in progress and of existing systems in cooperation with relevant contractual and governmental agencies

Establishes project priorities and sets schedules for timely completion of construction projects

Analyzes and responds to inquiries, comments and complaints from County officials, staff and the public

Works closely with officials, department heads, and County staff to establish procedures for the monitoring of contract compliance issues

Represents the County in community meetings, seminars, conferences and professional associations. Maintains current knowledge of professional practice and renewal of professional license through continuing education program activities

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Registered Architect (R.A.)Professional Engineer (P.E.)Project ManagementComputer-aided drafting (CAD)Contract ManagementSupervisory SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Three (3) years of directly related, increasingly responsible professional architectural or engineering planning, design or construction experience as a licensed Registered Architect (R.A.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.)

One (1) year of lead, management or project management experience

Licensed to practice as a Registered Architect (R.A.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners or Texas Board of Professional Engineers

If licensed in another state, must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of date of hire

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License

Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance

Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance

Knowledge of principles and practices of architecture or engineering

Familiarity with the principles and practices of all other professional building construction disciplines

Mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning

Principles of project management, including scheduling, estimating, contracting, and budgeting

Supervisory principles, practices and techniques

Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures

Recent developments and current literature regarding the practices of architecture and engineering

Methods, practices and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement

Computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) methods and techniques

Computer equipment, including word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, project scheduling and management, and related engineering applications

Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation

Skill in planning and directing a variety of facility-related projects

Skill in analyzing complex data and reports

Skill in applying principles and practices used in engineering and architecture

Skill in contract management and project budgeting

Skill in explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language

Skill in problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions

Skill in both verbal and written communication

Ability to plan and prioritize programs, projects and activities

Ability to perform complex engineering studies, analysis and design

Ability to work independently

Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions

Ability to manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities

Ability to plan, assign, supervise, train and review the work of professional and technical subordinates

Ability to interpret plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes

Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies and members of the professional community

Ability to perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner

Ability to make appropriate and effective public presentations

Ability to continue professional growth through continuing education

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, other professionals, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public