Class Code: 02421
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible administrative and specialized
technical work in reviewing and coordinating approvals of documents related to
professional consultant services and capital construction projects.
Work involves review of amendments to and agreements
for professional consultant services and change orders submitted by Contract
Administrators for accuracy, completeness and compliance with the Procurement
Code and Internal Control Handbook. Work also includes reviews of requisitions
and documents related to capital construction projects, work authorizations
under the library of consultants, change orders, and final payment submittals
for construction and consultant contracts. Work requires utilization of
independent judgment and initiative to correct deficiencies, resolve problems
with Contract Administrators, Project Managers, and/or consultants or
contractors involved with the document being reviewed for approval action. Work
includes expediting required submittals or approval actions to insure timely
completion of capital projects and payment of contractors and consultants. Work
is reviewed by a professional superior for accuracy and adherence to policy and
procedures.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Reviews and coordinates approvals for contract change
orders, Agenda Reports, professional service agreements, budget resolutions,
amendments, work authorizations and final payments.
Researches and prepares position statements with
recommendations regarding capital construction program policy and procedure.
Researches, prepares and presents materials at
Project manager Workshops to improve general knowledge of construction
procurement and level of professionalism in managing County construction
contracts.
Assists Project Managers with preparation and
presentation of change orders, Agenda Reports, amendments, work authorizations
and final payments.
Participates in and support efforts to maintain
Manual of Practice for Contract Administrators and Project Managers.
Utilizes the County's automated information network
and county-wide automated construction project tracking and reporting system.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the principles and practices of
construction project management.
Knowledge of the County Procurement Code and Internal
Control Handbook requirements for contracting capital construction projects.
Knowledge of Standard Form Construction Contract
Documents and Standard Form Agreements for Consultant Services.
Knowledge of the principles of management,
organization and administration.
Knowledge of the standard procurement practices in
the field of local government.
Knowledge of computer software utilized in producing
reports.
Ability to assist administrative superiors with the
development of change orders, amendments, work authorizations, final payments
and associated documents.
Ability to review highly technical and complex
construction documents.
Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare
written reports on findings.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish
priorities for the timely completion of work.
Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and
in writing.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with
honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with major course work in public or business administration or
related field; three (3) years experience in procuring contracts for capital
construction projects; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and
experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining
Unit: Government
Supervisors Association - (Professional Unit)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E12/95 R04/05