What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at City of Des Moines?
The City of Des Moines seeks an experienced Construction Manager to be the City’s lead on complex, high-profile vertical building and capital improvement projects currently being planned for construction on behalf of the city. This position is ideal for candidates interested in collaborating on highly visible and generational city projects and enjoys working throughout all facets of construction with contractors to ensure projects are built to the highest quality and functionality.
Manages and oversees the implementation, execution, and construction of major building and capital improvement projects. Assists with engineering designs by conducting engineering design review/value engineering, leads and performs construction project management activities for a multitude of projects including complex, multi-phase capital improvement projects, and provides technical assistance to other City Departments. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees in the Engineering Department, other City employees, contractors, utility companies, property owners, other governmental agencies, consulting engineers and the public. The duties of this position are performed in both a general office environment and an outdoor work environment.• Graduation from a Community College or Technical Trade School; and
• Five (5) years of experience in commercial construction management to include structural, HVAC, electrical and civil components; or
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred and may be substituted for up to two years of job-related experience.
• Possession of Professional Engineer License preferred but not required.
• Reviews architectural and engineering design plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates, departmental design plans, building, road, bridge, drainage and sewer plans for public improvement projects.
• Reviews shop drawing submittals, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, and material testing reports for compliance with the contract documents and permits.
• Performs on-site review on a wide range of municipal building and other capital improvement construction projects to assure that construction details conform to plans and specifications.
• Assists in the coordination of relocation of utilities in conflict with construction projects.
• Notifies design engineer of discovered design-related issues and/or contractor design change requests.
• Makes field determination and notification to the contractor of non complying work or materials.
• Maintains records for all necessary documentation requirements.
• Prepares written reports that document compliance or non compliance of construction materials.
• Reviews records of construction quantities installed by contractors.
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensures adherence to all safety principles and guidelines.
• Performs record keeping including time sheets and work schedules.
• Participates in final inspections of projects with project engineer.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
Manages and oversees the implementation, execution, and construction of major building and capital improvement projects. Assists with engineering designs by conducting engineering design review/value engineering, leads and performs construction project management activities for a multitude of projects including complex, multi-phase capital improvement projects, and provides technical assistance to other City Departments. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees in the Engineering Department, other City employees, contractors, utility companies, property owners, other governmental agencies, consulting engineers and the public. The duties of this position are performed in both a general office environment and an outdoor work environment.• Graduation from a Community College or Technical Trade School; and
• Five (5) years of experience in commercial construction management to include structural, HVAC, electrical and civil components; or
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred and may be substituted for up to two years of job-related experience.
• Possession of Professional Engineer License preferred but not required.
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
- Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Reviews architectural and engineering design plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates, departmental design plans, building, road, bridge, drainage and sewer plans for public improvement projects.
• Reviews shop drawing submittals, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, and material testing reports for compliance with the contract documents and permits.
• Performs on-site review on a wide range of municipal building and other capital improvement construction projects to assure that construction details conform to plans and specifications.
• Assists in the coordination of relocation of utilities in conflict with construction projects.
• Notifies design engineer of discovered design-related issues and/or contractor design change requests.
• Makes field determination and notification to the contractor of non complying work or materials.
• Maintains records for all necessary documentation requirements.
• Prepares written reports that document compliance or non compliance of construction materials.
• Reviews records of construction quantities installed by contractors.
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensures adherence to all safety principles and guidelines.
• Performs record keeping including time sheets and work schedules.
• Participates in final inspections of projects with project engineer.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
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