Project Designer
PURPOSE OF THE
CLASSIFICATION:
Under general
direction, reviews municipal projects to ensure projects are properly designed,
bid and completed within scope and budget.
Performs highly responsible and complex professional administrative
work.
ESSENTIAL
TASKS:
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Reviews municipal construction projects, buildings and
infrastructure in the Design Phase.
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Manages and ensures the scope of contracted services and
agreements and monitors contracting,
architectural and engineering firms during the design, development and closeout
of capital projects.
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Prepares,
reviews and interprets design plans, scopes and construction specifications to
ensure compliance with construction documents and codes.
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Develops
pre-bid and pre-construction documents for City projects; prepares bidding
documents for construction contracts; assists with the preparation of plan
documents for A/E firms.
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Coordinates with various departments and staff within the
City to evaluate the design needs of projects, potential vendors and requests
for proposals.
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Collaborates with staff and management across the
organization and with outside third parties to clearly identify, explain and
communicate project involvement, project goals, expectations, objectives,
policies, priorities and tasks.
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Assists in the selection and negotiation of consultant
services, contractors and consultants; provides documentation of all project related
discussions and meetings.
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Monitors design programs to ensure the City’s objectives
are met and incorporated in the project design.
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Documents and reviews inspection reports and manages
punch list items.
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Assists and prepares agenda items and fact sheets for
City Council and committee meetings.
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Assists, attends and makes presentations at City Council
and other public meetings when required.
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Assists and coordinates activities with other City
departments and other public and private agencies.
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Develops
project plans, verifies schedules for projects; develops cost and risk analysis
metrics and submittal review; monitors milestone; verifies bid package
submittals.
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Manages
closeout documents, verifies as built plans and monitor budgets.
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Operates
office equipment such as fax machines, copiers and phone systems and uses
computer for spreadsheets, word processing, database management and other
applications; learns to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.=
Performs
other work as necessary and or as assigned.
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Must
report to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations
of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Project Designer reports directly to the Project Manager.
The Project Designer does not have any direct reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training
and Experience: Education,
training and licensing specifically related to project design administration
and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an
equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of municipal objectives,
purposes, methods and practices; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and
practices of municipal projects to include structural and architectural design
of buildings. Knowledge of the methods
and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation. Considerable knowledge of construction and
maintenance of municipal buildings. Ability
to direct and supervise important and difficult projects; ability to make
difficult and complex estimates, designs, plans and specifications; ability to
conduct, research and develop long range plans; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, contractors and the
public. Ability to provide
administrative and professional leadership in municipal project programs and
construction management activities, coordinate complex construction contracts
and activities and maintain recordkeeping for projects. Ability to manage and supervise consultant
project management, inspections and materials; and monitor budgets and
recommend approval of consultant payments.
Physical Requirements: The physical
requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case by case basis, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity
will be needed enough to use a keyboard and telephone. Occasional sitting and standing is required. Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing
up to twenty (20) pounds. Occasional
reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling and repetitive
movements. Vision, speech and hearing
sufficient to perform essential tasks.
Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness
to work physical exam.
Licenses and
Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D
driver’s license is required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in this classification is
performed at various field locations, work sites of crews, and indoors in an
office environment. Will travel to other
City locations and do field inspections as required.
MINIMUM PAY:
$24.10/hr. Excellent employee benefits
(insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).
WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee Special Projects Department, 1401 South B Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES
MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail: City of
Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK
74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org.
If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at
918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: There
is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be open until
filled.
EOE