Project Manager

Full job description Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Division of Facilities Management - Planning and Technical Services (PTS) The Planning and Technical Services (PTS) Group provides professional expertise in the area of land and building development, planning of future facilities, initiation and implementation of appropriate and large non-appropriated projects, development of the Capital Construction, Capital Renewal and Controlled Maintenance budget requests, development of grants for funding sources outside of State government, management of the Department's energy budget, contract management for projects and capital facilities related procurement, leasing of real estate, fleet management, and the provision of consulting services to the Division and the Department in areas of Architecture and Engineering and the interpretation of the application of building codes and facility standards.

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CDHSCareers Description of Job The position is a CDHS Project Manager in the Planning and Technical Services (PTS) group within the Division of Facilities Management. This position is responsible for ensuring that all State Building Program and Policies are adhered to while managing multimillion dollar design & construction projects for DHS (for all Programs) within CDHS concerning construction projects, consultant selection, budget request support and cost estimating services in support of alteration, building additions, new construction and the maintenance and repair of state-owned buildings throughout the Department. This includes consultant selection, managing budgets, technical planning, and oversight for project design, contract administration, code compliance, building emergencies, and facility commissioning. It also includes ensuring and at times establishing guidelines, policies and procedures adhering to State Building policies for all CDHS projects to provide information to and advise agency administrators and other staff as needed concerning construction projects, consultant selection, budget request support/cost estimating services in support of alterations, building additions, new construction and controlled maintenance and repair of state owned buildings throughout the department.

Responsibilities include: Budget/Funding Requests Works with the PTS Manager to initiate, justify and compile funding requests for controlled maintenance and capital construction projects in response to declining conditions of facilities, changes in facilities use, program expansions, code changes and implementation of State Department regulations. Develops project budgets for DHS and aids other divisions and state agencies in development of project budget requests. Aids in the prioritization of Controlled Maintenance (CM) projects. Completes preliminary projects estimates, including design and consulting fees for CM projects. Manages available resources during the phases of a project and develops project plan outlines to ensure that the project progresses within budget. Provides cost estimating expertise. Organize and direct a team of consultants, state personnel, operational program staff and other stakeholders in order to generate appropriate funding scenarios, including state appropriations, grants and other funding resources for appropriate projects. Projects - Consultant Selection, Bidding, Negotiation Negotiates fees, terms of contracts and the scopes of work. Generates Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP). Reviews designs and specifications for completeness, satisfaction of program need and intent, technical content, code compliance, constructability and economic efficiency. Participates on selection boards for other state agencies to determine consultant and contractor qualifications.



Project Management Develops and manages, Special Request, capital construction and controlled maintenance projects to include the initial concept scope, feasibility study, budget formulations, contract management and construction review. Imparts technical expertise to ensure optimal performance of design and construction work and in the evaluation of quality control tests to measure conformance to design standards and specifications. Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Establishes project work and staffing plans, assigns project personnel, and develops project plan outlines to ensure that the project progresses on schedule. Provides project reports, technical advice, and coordination of project activities. Serves as the subject matter expert for the department in the area of Construction Management Projects for all department owned and/or operated physical assets. Project documentation, monitoring and reporting project spending and status and tracking accomplishments. Follows Industry and DFM PTS Standards to manage assigned projects, prepare, work and track grant applications and projects. Construction Management and Contract Administration, and project leader for multiple Capital Construction projects by guiding the actions and performance of privately contracted services, both professional and nonprofessional, and agency staff (district project managers, district facilities managers, supervisors, and trades staff) to obtain desired outcomes that will directly impact the Department of Human Services programs statewide. This position uses its knowledge of architectural / engineering drawings and specifications submitted by privately contracted professionals to oversee and manage ongoing construction projects assigned. This position will verify State and Agency/Department standards, Program Plan and Master Plan criteria, and regulatory codes and applicable standards are met (per current industry standards). Management and peers agency wide rely on the position's knowledge and expertise for bidding and construction. Determines changes to documentation and construction when requirements are not satisfied. Administration & Coordination On projects assigned - Responsible for all inspections, applications and processes similar to permitting to administer all project code review activities. Serve as the construction application and permit coordinator. Organize and coordinate all project inspections to ensure that the project meets the provisions of all applicable building codes, state statutes and agency standards. Maintain project inspection reports for capital projects. Integrate building commissioning processes into capital construction processes. On Budget requests – Annually attend the OSA meeting and check for any legislative, OSPB and OSA updates to annual budget request (CC and CM) instructions and forms. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study as it relates to this position. You must attach a copy of your transcripts/apprenticeship to this job application. Your unofficial transcripts/certification of completion must include your name, college/school name, type of degree/certification received and date the degree/certification was received/conferred.
Applicants must have three years of professional experience managing architectural, engineering or construction projects. This experience must have included working with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat (PDF Markup) and Google Suite and reading and interpreting floor plans and drawing sets. Please ensure this experience is detailed in the work experience section of your job application.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional experience as it relates to this position will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis

Additional education that relates to this position will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. In order to utilize this substitution, you must attach a copy of your transcripts/apprenticeship to this job application. Your unofficial transcripts/certification of completion must include your name, college/school name, type of degree/certification received and date the degree/certification was received/conferred

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with taking a construction project from concept through design, bid, construction and close out.
Experience with AutoCAD.
Experience with scheduling projects.
Experience with Procore.
Experience working with the Office of State Architect (OSA) process and forms.
Experience working with Building Codes (IBC, NFPA, ADA, etc.).
Familiarity with hospital licensure requirements.

Conditions of Employment: . A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License. Travel: Position travels statewide Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide documentation for a medical or religious exemption at the time of hire. A Tuberculosis Test (TB) will be required upon hire. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.


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Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
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