Project Manager

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, plans, organizes, schedules and supervises activities of the Projects Department. This includes coordination and follow-through on design and construction-related services for renovation of existing Community facilities and/or construction of new Community facilities; coordination and supervision of engineering management research and operations analyses involving major Community functions; supervises ongoing maintenance contracts; coordinates outside architectural, engineering, and planning services; and performs related work as required.

Supervision is exercised over Project Engineer’s, Construction Management Specialist, Assistant Engineers and Streets and Sidewalks Work Center through the foreman. Work involves regular contact with other divisions, departments, residents and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Confers with the Construction Services Director concerning objectives, new or revised policies, operating problems and matters affecting other departments and divisions; plans and implements new programs or procedures in accordance with established objectives.

Develops work programs and schedules; supervises and directs the work of subordinates within the Department; plans and supervises the development of department training and safety programs; selects and evaluates employees; provides feedback to employees throughout their review period

Performs research and analyses for projects; prepares scopes of work and assist in specification preparation for RFPs; performs cost estimating in an effort to develop project budgetary costs; prepares reports and make presentations on a variety of maintenance/construction related issues; tracks project schedules, implementation processes, and assist on an as-needed basis with construction inspections; assesses manpower, schedule, cost and time requirements, define purpose, objective and specific tasks.

Supervises operations of the Projects Department and subordinates within the Projects Department; work closely with outside consultants and contractors who provide designs, studies, analyses, and maintenance/construction services for Community projects; monitors contract compliance; oversee the schedule and budget for various contracted services provided to the Community relative to community facility maintenance and repair; plan, organize and supervise the upgrade, maintenance and repair of community facilities; implement improvement projects as approved by the Boards of Directors.

Provides technical and managerial leadership on a daily basis; coordinates interdepartmental activities between Maintenance and Construction Services Departments; interface with senior management, regulatory agencies, utility providers, professional consultants, contractors and resident directors as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course works in civil engineering, construction management, business, or equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following:

Knowledge of computer and applicable software programs.

Knowledge of the principles of administrative management and sources of authoritative information.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, construction management and inspection, technical writing, and cost estimating.

Knowledge of methods of report and design document presentation.

Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures relative to construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, walls, gutters, roofing, elevators, underground piping, and storm sewers.

Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance.

Ability to design, conduct, analyze and interpret research findings.

Ability to write and orally present clear and concise reports, scopes of work and specifications.

Ability to effectively interpret design and construction documents and perform quality control checks of same.

Ability to multi-task, remain flexible, prioritize, and delegate appropriately.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.Company Description

Village Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.