Project Manager (Facility Design and Construction)

Job Description - Project Manager (Facility Design and Construction) (24000329)

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Job Number : 24000329

24000329

Primary LocationOrganization :

NEXCOMHQ

Pay Range : $78,753 - $100k equal to GS12 based on experience

Job Summary :

Project Manager in the Facility Design and Construction Branch. Performs project management activities associated with the Design and Procurement Construction Closeout and Post-Project Review phases of the NEXCOM Capital Improvement Program.

Coordinates work on assigned projects through other phases of the capital project process. Performs professional work in preparation of scopes of work, design standards, schematic drawings, and fixture plans of projects.

Manages project design and construction scope schedules and budgets.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develops and / or reviews designs and estimated costs of construction of new buildings and significant renovations of Navy Exchanges, Minimarts, Warehouses, and Navy Lodges worldwide.
• Assists in selecting architectural and engineering (AE) firms to prepare plans and specifications for such projects and related activities and inspect and accept construction sites.
• Develop budget costs for new projects based on preliminary plans and functional requirements from Navy Exchanges system-wide.
• Prepares the scope of the project, written description, and schematic drawing of projects, which forms the basis for advertisement in connection with the selection of architectural and engineering (A / E) firms and renovation work.
• Tracks, forecasts, and controls funding throughout the complete design and construction cycle of assigned renovation and construction projects.
• Responsible for ensuring assigned projects' total funds expenditures remain within approved limits.
• Ensures change orders are reviewed / approved in accordance with established guidance.
• Attends meetings of panels convened by NAVFACENGOM for the purpose of slating and selecting qualified A / E firms to prepare designs for projects.
• Participates in interviewing firm representatives to determine the most qualified firm.
• Also participates in technical evaluation review boards and source selection boards.
• Actively participates and represents NEXCOM in pre-negotiation, pre-design, and coordination meetings with selected architectural and engineering firms and the field activities concerned.
• Discusses and clarifies problem areas and answers technical architectural and engineering questions.
• Reviews and coordinates with NAVFAC on scheduling; resolves issues such as siting and relationship to other existing structures.
• Acts as prime point of contact (P.O.C.) and project representative with outside agencies such as NAVFAC, PWD, and local activities during design and construction phases.
• Reviews continuing design submittals of contracted architects and engineering firms for functional, technical, and aesthetic adequacy, including their cost estimates.
• Approves drafts of purchase orders to the executive agent for design construction and construction change orders.
• Monitors construction progress through the respective executive agent to avoid schedule and budget slippages in compliance with contract documents.
• Develops prototype designs, fixture plates, and technical manuals relating to system-wide Exchange facilities' standards, criteria, and construction specifications.
• Has and maintains an excellent working knowledge of the latest version of AutoCAD Architectural Desktop and / or REVIT programs.
• Develops and monitors project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling programs.
• Travel extensively to resolve on-site problems and to perform field inspections of facilities scheduled for renovations.
• Attends professional conventions, seminars, and trade shows to stay abreast of the latest products and techniques used in design, construction, and project management.
• Works under the general supervision of the Branch Manager, who outlines general objectives and assigns projects.
• Exercises considerable judgment in interpreting and applying NEXCOM policy and technical practices to cases and problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The position requires travel to various locations that may account for 15% of job responsibility.

EDUCATION :

Bachelors degree in architecture accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or a Bachelors degree in Engineering, accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

A degree in architecture or engineering or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture / engineering or related disciplines.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :

Four years of responsible experience that demonstrated a knowledge of all architectural / engineering aspects of construction / renovation projects including coordinating and developing building design, specifications and cost estimating.

Specialized experience may include, but is not limited to :

• assessing facility conditions and business opportunities;
• defining customer needs and expectations;
• visioning scopes of work;
• translating vision / needs into requirements packages;
• producing construction drawings and reviewing work of other disciplines;
• execution of design and construction;
• providing analysis of alternatives; cost-estimates and value engineering analysis;
• tracking, forecasting and reporting cost and schedule progress of design and construction efforts;
• work that resulted in professional registration as an architect or engineer, or other widely recognized project management-related certifications.

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