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City Of Durango Capital Improvements Construction Manager in Durango, Colorado
Capital Improvements Construction Manager
Duties: The Capital Improvements Construction Manager is at the forefront of ensuring an effective infrastructure that promotes the safety and well-being of our community. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and implementing the construction of capital improvements, master plans, and projects. You'll collaborate with City departments, external agencies, and contractors to consistently deliver quality control and timeliness. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will shine as you facilitate stakeholder meetings, provide staff support, analyze and resolve issues, and foster innovation in construction management.
What You'll Do in This Role: Plan and implement the construction of capital improvement projects. Manage contractors and on-site construction activities as the designated Construction Project Manager. Report to project team on all elements of risk associated with scope, schedule and budget. Serve as liaison for the Public Works Department with other City divisions and departments, outside agencies and boards, contractors, utility agents, and stakeholders. Review plans and specifications, then in conjunction with the purchasing division, prepare bid documents for projects as assigned. Manage meetings and correspondence with stakeholders; review pay applications; review and resolve change order requests; review record drawings and complete project closeout activities. Coordinate with contractors to develop, evaluate and maintain the project schedule to avoid potential delays, achieve milestones, and meet completion dates. Monitor and inspect and/or direct inspection of work progress to ensure adherence to construction standards and specifications for quality control and assurance; identify and resolve problem issues in a timely manner. Track and monitor expenditures.
Requirements: Knowledge of standard construction documentation, including contract documents, RFIs, submittals, pay applications and schedule of values, change orders, and documentation flow and controls. Knowledge of logic-based, critical path scheduling. Commitment to excellent customer service.
Other Requirements: Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a closely related field. Five or more years of project management experience in field construction, some of which is specific to parks & recreation, transportation, or utilities projects. Valid driver's license.
Wage: $75,453.00 annually
Shifts: Monday through Friday, 7:30-4:30 - flexible per project needs.
Job Site: Durango
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Long-term disability coverage. Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area. Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being. Free transit pass and family member discounts. Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations
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