Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Job Location: Washington-Seattle
Job Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years
Job Shift: First Shift
Yearly Salary:50K-70K
Company Name: Pike Place Market
Contact Information: Erica   Bates (erica@pikeplacemarket.org)
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE:    Construction Project Manager                    REVISED:  August 2007       
                                          

GRADE:                    (G)                                                                  
  FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

REPORTS TO:   Maintenance /Capital Projects Manager 

GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general administrative direction of the Capital Projects Manager, manages and
oversees all aspects of specific rehabilitation and construction projects, including assist in
preparation of rehab and construction grant applications, preparation of rehab and construction
budgets and construction staging plans, preparation and negotiation of construction contracts,
administration of construction contracts from start to finish; also, manages and oversees Long
Range Facilities Renovation and Repair Planning Process.  Supervises and oversees contractors,
project foremen, clerks-of-the-works and PPM staff as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSIFICATION:

Moderately more difficult and complex.  General supervision received.  Responsible for
continuity and operation of a number of units.  Responsible for instructing, directing and
maintaining work flow of consultants, or providing technical/professional services in a
functional area.  Exercises considerable independent judgment.  Decisions made within limits
set by organization policy.  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and at least five to
seven years related work experience or specialized or technical training which may be obtained
in vocational courses or on the job and at least seven years of related work experience. 
Comprehensive working knowledge of a specialized and complex subject matter, procedures or
practices.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management or
related field and five to seven years of related work experience or two years of specialized or
technical training which may be obtained in vocational courses or on the job and at least ten
years of related work experience.  WSDL and good driving record.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Technical:  Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of building construction and preventive
maintenance.  Ability to assess capital improvement and repair and replacement needs.  Working
knowledge of building codes, construction specifications, materials and construction methods. 
Skill and experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and specifications.

Administrative:  Ability to schedule, coordinates, and monitors multiple tasks for complex
construction projects.  Good quantitative, problem solving, organizational, and negotiating
skills.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Computer skills including ability
to use word processing, project scheduling, and spreadsheet programs.  Ability to work with
people with tact and diplomacy.  Ability to negotiate and administer construction contracts. 
Experience with GC/CM form of project delivery preferred.

Financial:  Ability to prepare and review estimates for repair, replacements, and capital
improvements for renovation and construction projects.  Knowledge of value of engineering
constraints.  Ability to prepare and administer construction budgets.  Basic math skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

1.       Assists in developing the Capital Improvement Plan.

2.       Develops capital improvement project budgets with accurate cost estimating, and
reconciles and controls project   

        costs within established budget.

3.       Oversee all aspects of project design including but not limited to: advertising for
and acquisition of consultants,  

        contracting (including negotiation), scheduling, coordination of design work, review of
plans and specifications,

        approval of invoices.

4.       Conducts and coordinates all aspects of bidding process through completion of
construction contracts. performs

        and/or oversees bidding process, reviews bids, negotiates and awards contracts.

5.       Coordinates all construction activity, conducts on-site construction management,
monitors project quality, compliance

        with specifications, drawings, and environmental issues.  Initiates corrective actions
when necessary including

        enforcement of penalties or debarment of contractor for non-performance.  Works in a
team with PPM Construction

        Coordinator to accomplish successful construction of projects.

6.       Responsible for on-time and on-budget delivery of CIP Projects.  Review and approval
of all construction change

        orders.

7.       Conducts pre-bid, pre-construction, progress, and project close-out meetings.

8.       Coordinates with local jurisdictions relating to code, safety, environmental or
related issues.  Obtain building and other

        permits as required. Close project coordination with PPM Construction Coordinator on
all aspects of the design and

        construction of a CIP Project.

9.       Attends meetings and make reports to the PPM Board, PPM Historical Commission and
other bodies as needed.

10.     Performs other related duties as assigned.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional

journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and
respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability
to interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and
deal with several abstract and concrete variables 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Word processing, Spreadsheets, General Ledger, Internet software, E-mail, Inventory, Database
software.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no employee supervisory responsibilities; however, this position may direct and
oversee a number of contractors and PPM Construction Coordinator.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands describer here is representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  While performing the duties of this job
the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The
employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and
lift up to 25 pounds.  Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

The Pike Place Market PDA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from
persons of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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