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Travis County · 2 hours ago

Facilities Project Manager - (Diversion Center and Central Intake Project, Special Projects Worker)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to oversee facility analysis and the planning, design, and construction of new facilities and renovations. This role involves managing large-scale construction projects and acting as a liaison between the county and private sector design teams.

GovernmentInfrastructurePublic Safety

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees facility design and construction services for County departments. Provides recommendations on facility projects

Oversees development of project master plans and implementation of those plans through reviews, cost estimates and construction. Plans, designs and writes specifications for construction projects. Prepares bid documents and works with other County departments to procure professional services and construction contracts. Reviews bids and recommends contract award for construction projects

Ensures that professional consultants provide appropriate services related to program and scope requirements of design projects. Ensures that vendors and contractors comply with plans and specifications of the construction contract. Supervises the inspection of construction in progress and of existing systems in cooperation with relevant contractual and governmental agencies

Establishes project priorities and sets schedules for timely completion of construction projects

Analyzes and responds to inquiries, comments and complaints from County officials, staff and the public

Works closely with officials, department heads, and County staff to establish procedures for the monitoring of contract compliance issues

Represents the County in community meetings, seminars, conferences and professional associations. Maintains current knowledge of professional practice and renewal of professional license through continuing education program activities

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Registered Architect (R.A.)Professional Engineer (P.E.)Project ManagementComputer-aided drafting (CAD)Contract ManagementSupervisory SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Three (3) years of directly related, increasingly responsible professional architectural or engineering planning, design or construction experience as a licensed Registered Architect (R.A.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.)

One (1) year of lead, management or project management experience

Licensed to practice as a Registered Architect (R.A.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners or Texas Board of Professional Engineers

If licensed in another state, must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of date of hire

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License

Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance

Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance