Maintenance-Project and Construction Manager

Location

Fredericksburg, VA | United States

Job description

Job Summary:
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and organized Project and
Construction Manager to join our team. As a vital member of our Maintenance
Department, you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating various
construction projects throughout our school district. In this position, you will have the
opportunity to work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure
projects are completed on time and within budget. Your strong attention to detail and
exceptional organizational skills will be essential as you oversee project timelines,
budgets, and quality assurance. This role offers excellent growth opportunities, allowing
you to expand your project management skills and take on larger, more complex
projects. You will collaborate with our Maintenance Director and other department
leaders to develop and implement strategic plans for facility improvements and
upgrades. What sets this role apart is the chance to make a real impact on the
educational experience of our students. By coordinating and overseeing construction
projects, you will help create safe, functional, and inspiring learning environments. If you
thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication and problem-
solving skills, and have a passion for ensuring quality construction projects, we invite
you to apply for this unique opportunity. Join us at Spotsylvania County Public Schools
and contribute to the success of our students and community.

• Coordinate and manage construction projects for Spotsylvania County Public
• Schools, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and in
• accordance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to
• develop project plans and specifications.
• Oversee the bidding process for construction projects, including reviewing
• proposals, negotiating contracts, and selecting qualified contractors.
• Monitoring and inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with safety
• regulations, building codes, and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, change
• orders, and payment requests.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among project team
• members, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, conducting cost analyses, and
• recommending cost-saving measures.
• Identify and resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during the construction
• process, taking appropriate action to keep projects on schedule and minimize
• disruptions.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor
• The Project and Construction Manager Must Demonstrate Knowledge of:
• Relevant codes, regulations, and standards in order to ensure compliance and
• adherence to safety guidelines throughout all construction projects.
• Budget development and management of funds.
• Latest technology in the related field.
• The Project and Construction Manager Must Demonstrate the Ability to:
• Plan, organize and oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously as a
• project manager
• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, such as contractors,
• architects, engineers, and school personnel, to ensure successful coordination of
• construction activities
• Identify and resolve issues that may arise during the construction process
• Review construction plans, specifications, and documents to verify accuracy and
• completeness.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to each construction
• project.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment, fostering positive relationships
• with colleagues, contractors, and other external partners involved in the
• construction process
• Make decisions independently with tact and diplomacy
• Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts:
• Tasks involve frequent vehicle operation, extensive walking on construction sites
• over difficult terrain and steep slopes, and strenuous activities such as climbing
• over and around structures in various stages of construction.
• This occasionally involves lifting and carrying moderate weight (15-50 lbs.)
• bundles of construction documents or objects and is required during adverse
• weather conditions.
• At all times, this requires consistent alertness to avoid potentially hazardous
• situations.
• Regular contact with the public, staff, construction personnel, county officials,
• and design professionals while using judgment, tact, and consistent interpretation
• skills.

• A four (4) year degree or any combination of education and experience equivalent to a
• four (4) year degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related
• field and/or significant experience managing construction projects involving multiple
• trades.

• Physical ability to carry (75 lbs.) field equipment, traverses difficult terrain, and
• maneuver within heavy construction zones.
• Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of
• Virginia.
• Special Vocational Requirements: (Voc. Ed., OJT, Licenses, Work Experience)
• Note: Work experience, vocational training, on the job training, may be substituted in place of
• experience and education qualifications as the district finds appropriate and acceptable.

• This is a 12 month position with benefits. Please see salary below.

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