Construction Manager 1 Job at State of Idaho
Description
NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED; APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2022.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER THAT OFFERS
REWARDING CHALLENGES?
The Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation is offering an opportunity for a
Construction Mana
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er 1. This position will be based out of our East Region office in Idaho Falls, ID. While based out of the East Region office, this position is a vital part of the development bureau team and is in constant communication and receives support from the whole team.
This position reports to the Development Bureau Chief located in Boise and works with the park managers throughout East Idaho. There is frequent travel within the region supporting engineering and construction projects in the beautiful state parks. Locations include Henry’s Lake, Harriman, Massacre Rocks, Castle Rocks, Land of Yankee Fork, Lake Walcott, and Bear Lake.
The successful incumbent will have considerable decision making performing and coordinating construction work in the field or office on routine construction projects or a single phase of complex construction projects which include roadway and bridge construction, building maintenance, utilities, materials, and contract administration.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO
WHY IDPR? We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation and resource stewardship.
BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance.
IDPR provides generous vacation and sick leave accrual which begins the first day. There are ten paid holidays in a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple saving plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and more.
Learn more about Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation by visiting:
www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Example of Duties
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- Plan, schedule, estimate, administer, or coordinate maintenance and construction projects
- Manage a single phase of complex projects
- Utilize conventional construction management practices to prepare cost estimates
- Define work to be done and specifications to be met
- Prepares bid documents and participates in the State bid and award processes
- Review contract bid prior to bid opening to determine compliance with plan specifications
- Analyze and interpret federal, state, and local laws when applying engineering principles
Contract Administration
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Reviews and administers construction contracts and cooperative agreements with a variety of federal, state, and local governments and public entities to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Performs and documents on-site inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
- Review contract change order requests for comparison to original specification and determination if the variances are acceptable
- Reviews, analyzes, accepts, and maintains schedules established by a contractor to determine if the appropriate logic was used and ensures that it will meet the completion date established by the contract
- Analyzes delays and makes recommendations for appropriate action to correct deficiencies
- Analyzes and makes recommendations to accept, reject or amend contract claims
- May prepare contracts for bid and plans for improvements
- Compile information for the preparation of budgets and programs and participate in meetings with contractors, other agencies, the general public, and civic groups
Duties may include working in adverse weather, rough terrain, and hazardous job site conditions within tight timelines. Overnight stays may be required upon occasion.
Incumbents may be required to respond to emergencies which may require travel and overnight stays.
Minimum Qualifications
Good knowledge of:
- Construction management principles and practices
- Reading and interpreting contract plans, specifications and documents
- Estimating and scheduling construction projects
- Applying engineering principals for construction applications and various aspects of project management
- Good knowledge of building design practices, general construction methods and construction contract administration;
- Good knowledge of State and local building codes including Uniform Building Code and electrical, plumbing, fire and life-safety codes.
Supplemental Information
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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