Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCM509: Construction Senior Project Manager

Construction Senior Project Manager

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCM509
10
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
89,128.00 - 111,946.00 - 140,733.00 USD Annual
$42.85 - $53.82 - $67.66
$89,128.00 - $111,946.00 - $140,733.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Senior Project Manager manages departmental operations, leads staff, and implements strategic initiatives. Oversees the management and maintenance of all County facilities, including personnel administration, daily operations, budgeting, and long-term planning. Ensures all services meet industry standards and best practices in areas such as safety, HVAC, electrical systems, and building maintenance. Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental goals, objectives, and strategic plans. Provides technical leadership to staff, engineers, architects, contractors, and partner agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the management and maintenance of all facilities, including personnel administration, daily operations, budgeting, and strategic planning of departmental initiatives.
  • Ensure all services comply with industry standards and best practices in areas such as safety, HVAC, electrical systems, facility maintenance, training, and project execution.
  • Establish, implement, and measure the effectiveness of the department's short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
  • Develop and oversee project plans, providing technical leadership to staff, engineers, architects, contractors, builders, and agency personnel.
  • Review construction plans and designs to ensure compliance with ordinances, laws, and regulatory requirements.
  • Research and develop time and cost projections for projects, including creating justifications, setting priorities, and monitoring timelines and methodologies.
  • Conduct research and perform cost analyses for planning and decision-making.
  • Present, review, and make recommendations on projects to boards and commissions. Serve as a liaison between planning and construction entities and County management, and provide project reports as requested.
  • Supervise and assist in the preparation of budgets, facility assessments, replacement schedules, and facility management processes in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
  • Plan inspection schedules, perform on-site inspections as needed, and oversee the maintenance of inspection records.
  • Compile data for monthly and annual reports. Attend special meetings as a departmental representative as assigned.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with internal staff and outside contractors; may direct the work of professional and technical personnel.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management Facility Management, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  • Ten (10) years of work experience in building maintenance and operations, heating, and air conditioning (VVAC) or electrical field.
  • Four (4) years in a managerial role.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Employee must possess and maintain a Contractor’s License with the state of NM for use on behalf of Bernalillo County. Qualifying licenses include one of the following: GB98, MM98, or EE98.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE



The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successfully complete a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
  • Comply with all County safety guidelines.
  • Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
  • Complete all required FEMA trainings assigned to the position.
  • Complete required Supervisor training courses, if applicable.



WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Duties are performed primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor work.
  • Indoor work may occur in both temperature-controlled and non-temperature-controlled environments. Outdoor work may expose the employee to various weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
  • Exposure to noise and vibration may occur during building inspections and visits to construction sites.
  • Indoor surfaces may include carpet, tile, or concrete and may be wet or dry. Outdoor surfaces may include concrete, asphalt, natural ground, ice, snow, gravel, or shingled roofs, and may be even or uneven, wet or dry.
  • Work may require the use of stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
  • The employee may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation during site visits.
  • Work hazards may include working at heights, around active construction zones, or near scaffolding.



EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Regularly uses office equipment including a computer, printer, copier, and communication devices.
  • Uses a variety of tools and materials such as construction documents, binders, safety gear (e.g., hard hat and gloves), tape measures, architectural plans, and a camera.
  • Operates a County vehicle as needed.

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