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Location : Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: X525-1-2024
Department: Engineering
Division: EG060072 - EG Design / Project Management
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: 2/12/2024 4:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non
Occupational Group: Civil Service
Location of Vacancy: Engineering
Recruitment: Entrance
Selection Method: An education and experience rating will be completed on all qualified applicants. Those applicants deemed most qualified may be scheduled for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application closing.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
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.
Acceptable Experience and Training
• 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.
Required Special Qualifications
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
• Acts as project manager for a wide variety of major public works projects, including buildings, parks, bridges, roadways, sewers, drainage systems, and a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects.
• 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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I understand that my responses to the following supplemental questions must be clear and thorough to receive credit. Responses such as "see resume or application, etc. are not acceptable.
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Do you possess an Iowa driver's license or non-Iowa driver's License? Applicants with a non-Iowa driver's license must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline date.
03
Do you possess an associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field? If so, submission of college transcripts is required by the application deadline in order to receive credit. Transcripts may be attached to the online application or submitted separately to Human Resources by email at humanresources@dmgov.org or by fax to (515) 237-1680.
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Describe any experience you have with complex vertical construction projects. Indicate where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
05
Describe any experience you have in capital improvement projects. Indicate where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
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Describe any experience you have with construction contract management. Indicate where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
07
Describe any experience you have with cost estimating and/or budgeting. Indicate where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
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Location : Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: X525-1-2024
Department: Engineering
Division: EG060072 - EG Design / Project Management
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: 2/12/2024 4:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non
Occupational Group: Civil Service
Location of Vacancy: Engineering
Recruitment: Entrance
Selection Method: An education and experience rating will be completed on all qualified applicants. Those applicants deemed most qualified may be scheduled for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application closing.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
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.
Acceptable Experience and Training
• 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.
Required Special Qualifications
- 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.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
• Acts as project manager for a wide variety of major public works projects, including buildings, parks, bridges, roadways, sewers, drainage systems, and a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects.
• 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.
01
I understand that my responses to the following supplemental questions must be clear and thorough to receive credit. Responses such as "see resume or application, etc. are not acceptable.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess an Iowa driver's license or non-Iowa driver's License? Applicants with a non-Iowa driver's license must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline date.
- I possess an Iowa driver's license.
- I possess a non-Iowa driver's license and understand that I must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline date.
03
Do you possess an associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field? If so, submission of college transcripts is required by the application deadline in order to receive credit. Transcripts may be attached to the online application or submitted separately to Human Resources by email at humanresources@dmgov.org or by fax to (515) 237-1680.
- I do not have a related degree.
- I have a related degree and have attached my college transcripts.
- I have a related degree and will submit my college transcripts by the application deadline.
04
Describe any experience you have with complex vertical construction projects. Indicate where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
05
Describe any experience you have in capital improvement projects. Indicate where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
06
Describe any experience you have with construction contract management. Indicate where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
07
Describe any experience you have with cost estimating and/or budgeting. Indicate where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
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