Item 18 - Proposed Class Specification for Construction Manager
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of city Council
~ James L. Bowersox, city Man~ ,
FROM:
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manage~rr
Peggy stewart, Director of Administrative servic~~
DATE: Joyce A. Posey, Personnel Manag~
October 31, 1995
SUBJECT: Proposed Class Specification for Construction Manager
ABSTRACT
It is recommended the City Council adopt the attached Construction
Manager class specification for inclusion in the City'S Classification
Plan and, approve filling the position for the duration of the Scripps
poway Parkway Project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REYIIDY
Environmental review is not required for the agenda item according to
- CEQA guidelines.
EISCAL mD>>ACT
The.annual additional cost to staff the new position is $6,782.
ADDmONAL PUBLIC~OTIDCA1JON AND CORRESPONDENCE
None.
RECOMMENDATIO~
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached class
specification for inclusion in the City'S Classification Plan, and
approve the salary range of 279.2, $3,751 to $4,579 per month, for the
position.
ACTION
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Mana~ ^
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manage~'
Peggy stewart, Director of Administrat~ve serviceC;~
Joyce A. Posey, Personnel Manage:y?
DATE: October 31, 1995
SUBJECT: Proposed Class Specification for Construction
Manager
BACKGROUND
The 1995-96 budget includes a staffing allocation to provide
construction management and inspection for the Scripps poway Project..
After reviewing the proposed duties and responsibilities required, it
has been determined that Construction Manager is the proper
classification title~ The proposed Construction Manager position will
oversee the day to day construction and inspection activities of this
major project. The position is intended to be temporary and will end
on completion of the Parkway project.
FINDINGS
Creating the position of Construction Manager will provide
coordination of the construction related activities, and coordination
among the various agencies' personnel to expedite completion of the
project on time and within budget. Construction documentation, which
is expected to reduce claims against the City will also be provided by
this position.
The new position will be filled by reassignment of existing City
staff. It requires a budget allocation adjustment of $6,782 to cover
the additional salary and benefits expense.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental review is not required for the agenda item according to
CEQA guidelines.
ACTION:
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FISCAL IMPACT
The annual additional cost to staff the new position is $6,782.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
None.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached class
specification for inclusion in the City's Classification Plan, and
approve the salary range of 279.2, $3,751 to $4,579 per month, for the
position.
Attachments: (1)
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CITY OF POWAY
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the project manager, to plan, to organize, and to manage
all construction management related activities of the Scripps Poway Parkway
construction project; to perform design and constructability reviews and provide
relevant recommendations; to conduct studies and prepare administrative reports
of findings and recommendations related to the construction process; to maintain
budget control; to oversee all inspection and construction control activities; to
establish and control the records management system; to resolve claims and
disputes; and to perform related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class act as the operational officer of the Construction
Management Division of the Scripps Poway Parkway Project. The incumbent is
responsible to the Director of Engineering Services and receives project technical
direction from the Project Manager. Incumbent exercises supervision over Scripps
Poway Parkway Project's various inspection and clerical personnel, making
assignments, setting priorities, training and reviewing work. Incumbent will
administer construction contracts for the Scripps Poway Parkway Project. The
incumbent is responsible for preparing evaluations, processing grievances,
recommending employment, and effectively recommending employee recognition
awards or discipline. The incumbent has considerable independence in selecting
and developing work methods and procedures. Instructions from the supervisor
usually consist of direction to institute programs or accomplish assignments with
given goals and deadlines. Incumbent is expected to develop methods,
procedures, and practices to manage, control, and direct work tasks during all
aspects of the construction of the Scripps Poway Parkway Project using
professional judgment and the application of precedent, except where deviations
from established policy is required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
In the Pre-Design Phase:
Identifies projects constraints, aids in the development of milestone schedules,
develops feasibility and cash flow projections, assists in the development of the
engineer's estimate, establishes project cost control systems, aids in the selection
of Engineering Consultants and contractors, and participates in the establishment
of design and construction plans.
In the Design Phase:
Provides design coordination, refinement of design and construction plans and
construction details, participates in the development of detailed design schedules,
establishes a project control system, performs project constructability reviews,
reviews project plans and specifications and recommends revisions to each as
necessary, performs cost analysis reviews and provides recommendations, and
coordinates design elements with field constraints. In addition, establishes the
construction inspection team, defines team member roles and responsibilities,
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develops management plans for all aspects of the construction phase.
In the Bid Phase:
Participates with the bid package creation and coordination, attends pre-bid
conferences, performs bid and bidder evaluations, and assists in field tours of the
project site.
In the Construction Phase:
Provides field construction management through all phases of construction,
provides construction supervision and coordination, coordinates, schedules and
reviews construction inspection activities, reviews material compliance test results,
reviews manufacturer submittals to determine contract compliance, provides
contract administration, administers and reviews monthly progress payments,
provides project status reports and project progress reports, reviews proposed
change order requests and provides recommendations related to the proposed
change orders, monitors project time, monitors project costs, provides project
time/cost reports, creates and maintains project ;documentation and project files,
coordinates the activities of all agencies involved with the project, conducts
weekly staff meetings and weekly status meetings, provides recommended
solutions to field construction/engineering problems, coordinates requests for
information or clarification from the design engineer; reviews; cost estimates,
monitors contractor's personnel and equipment, evaluates construction procedures
and practices, supervises inspectors, coordinates special inspections, and provides
claims avoidance documentation.
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledae of:
Principals, methods, and practices of civil engineering and construction as
applied to planning, design, construction, and inspection of mass grading,
streets, water distribution systems, sewer collection systems, drainage
systems, and other public works systems;
Materials, materials testing, specification conformance testing, installation
practices and construction standards in public works construction;
Appropriate earth science practices and methods;
Appropriate survey practice;
Principals of report writing, documentation and correspondence;
City Engineering policies and procedures;
Project management techniques;
Leadership methods;
Budgetary practices.
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Ability to:
Plan, organize, supervise, and maximize available resources to meet project
goals and deadlines;
Read, understand, interpret, and apply plans, specifications, construction
details, shop drawings, requests for information, reference documents,
laws and codes, environmental and archeological reports, and mitigation
directives involved in the construction of public works projects;
Administer sound construction management programs;
Analyze, revise and improve upon project construction management
recording systems and procedures;
Organize and supervise the efforts of project related personnel to insure the
completion of the project within the deadlines and while meeting the
goals, coordinate and manage employees from other agencies and
consulting firms;
Prepare accurate cost estimates;
Review, create budget requests and administer the approved budget;
Prepare clear, comprehensive, oral and written reports;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with personnel encountered in
the course of the completion of the project, to promote the most timely
and cost effective completion of the project;
Ability to operate computer systems and have a working knowledge of
WordPerfect, Lotus, Access, Microsoft Project, and the ability to learn
other computer software products used in the construction industry.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training, education or experience which demonstrates
possession of the knowledge and ability stated above, and the ability to perform
the duties of the position;
and
Experience and a broad knowledge base related to construction procedures,
construction materials, materials evaluation, materials testing, construction
management, construction equipment;
and
A combination of the completion of coursework leading to a baccalaureate degree
in civil engineering, management, or a closely related field, and progressively
responsible construction experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Medium work:
Positions in this class may be occasionally required to perform lifting,
pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 75 pounds
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Mobilitv:
Positions in this class require the ability to stand, stoop, reach, bend, climb
and walk over extremely rough terrain with steep slopes having loose
footing;
Positions in this class require the ability to grasp and manipulate small
objects;
Positions in this class require the ability to climb a ladder to a height of 10 to
15 feet.
Vision:
Positions in this class requires vision which may be corrected to read small
print;
Positions in this class requires the ability to see detailed workmanship in
natural and artificial light.
Other Conditions:
Incumbents may be required to work in inclement weather without effective
protection from sun, cold and rain.
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