Facilities Project Manager

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Facilities Project Manager

SALARY:

$80,536.93 - $104,167.78

DEPARTMENT:

Facilities & Operations

Opening Date:

06/24/2026

Closing Date:

07/09/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, oversees medium to large-size construction, major renovation, and maintenance repair projects. Assists with evaluating, planning, budgeting, presenting, and implementing construction, renovation, utility maintenance, and projected capital improvement projects. Functions as the primary liaison between architects, engineers, construction managers, consultants, and client departments to ensure a smooth completion of assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivers project management support to various departments during large-scale renovation projects, including furniture planning, staff relocations, and maintenance repairs.

Reviews specifications and obtains quotes for major project-related purchases.

Estimates the total cost of jobs, prepares documents to obtain project funding, and assists in bidding and awarding professional services and contractor contracts.

Meets with County department representatives and outside consultants to discuss proposed modification of County facilities.

Determines work priorities within assigned projects to ensure that the order of work is made according to sound construction principles.

Monitors construction to correct engineering related difficulties and perform engineering reviews necessary to recommend contractor payment requests.

Consults with project staff to coordinate and resolve construction problems.

Performs survey and inspection work relative to County facilities.

Reviews reports from inspection personnel, prepares monthly payment estimates, and prepares change orders when necessary.

Develops and updates project schedules, plans, coordinates schedules, and monitors the work of employees and contractors.

Interprets and evaluates plans, specifications, and project drawings submitted by outside design firms.

Coordinates the inspection of architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical construction to ensure conformity with department, building, and construction codes and adherence to approved drawings and specifications.

Presents special project requests such as supplementary project funding to enable timely and effective appropriate action.

Coordinates the final inspection of projects, including the negotiation of change orders necessary to ensure that construction results meet County needs.

Utilizes current county-wide or department-specific software to complete assignments.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• A minimum of either:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and three (3) years of experience working in architecture, engineering, or construction management OR
• High school diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of experience working in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience working in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensure as a Residential Builder in good standing by the State of Michigan

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of construction project management
• Provisions of the zoning laws, building codes, and other State Acts affecting construction
• Methods of survey, building design, and construction
• Nomenclature and symbols used in engineering, drafting, and design
• Technical phases of estimates, contracts, specifications, and reports
• Field and office procedures relating to the required architecture, engineering, and construction discipline
• Administrative practices related to project management

Skill in:

• Organization and time management
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
• Using good professional judgment and initiates
• Analyzing information to compile synopsis and reports

Ability to:

• Supervise and direct the work of staff
• Plan, organize, and supervise architectural, engineering, and construction work
• Determine compliance of structures with specifications
• Prepare contracts and specifications
• Organize and evaluate information for special reports
• Utilize project management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and internet software
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): O

Construction site: F/C

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): F/C

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): O

Inspecting in confined spaces: O

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below): F/C

Up to 10 pounds: O

Up to 50 pounds: N/S

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Over 100 pounds: N/S

Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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