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Salary : $112,109.00 - $123,169.00 Annually

Location : JHAC (Juanita Helms Administration Center)

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Job Number : FY25-00172

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Division : PW DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Opening Date : 09 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 5 / 2025 9 : 00 PM Alaska

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 10- ASEA

Basic Function

The incumbent will have technical and professional responsibility to interpret, plan, schedule, conduct, and supervise all phases of various Public Works projects and functions as assigned. This will include directing, advising, and oversight of project team members on design and construction activities for Borough owned facilities.

SALARY : Level IV

POSITIONS SUPERVISED : Senior Project Manager

Project Mangers

Assistant Project Managers

Project Assistants & others who assist in specific

project assignments

Typical Duties

1. Serve as an architect or engineer on Public Works projects.

2. Develops project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for projects to ensure work aligns with available funding and project goals.

3. Provides direction and guidance, technical expertise, work priorities, support, and oversight of projects managed by project team members.

4. Sets and clarifies expectations, evaluates job performance, and provide regular feedback to team members.

5. In collaboration with the project team members, reviews project documentation, such as plans, specifications, budget estimates, contracts, change orders, cost estimates, reports, shop drawings, and design computations.

6. Maintains overall direct responsibility during all phases of assigned team members' projects to ensure continued feasibility of the project and conformance to the approved scope of work and project contract requirements.

7. Establishes or uses project tracking systems to monitor the progress of the assigned team's projects on an ongoing basis to ensure project timelines and milestones are met.

8. Responsible for performing and coordinating condition inventory of Borough facilities.

9. Provides guidance to team members ensuring that projects are executed by focusing on the following principles : cost effectiveness, quality, fire / life-safety, code compliance, and departmental policies and procedures.

10. Keeps Public Works Managers abreast of the project progress, status, disputes, resolutions, and other appropriate details.

11. Negotiates and manage professional services contracts with consulting engineers and architects in assistance with the Project Managers.

12. Responsible for the preparation of project budgets, preliminary and final plans, reports, and construction documents including the signing and sealing of final documents.

13. Assists and ensures Project Managers coordinate activities with local utility companies, local governments, state and federal agencies.

14. In collaboration with the Project Manager, conducts site visits, monitors work to ensure quality control; inspects the quality of work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and vendors; coordinates project acceptance with other Borough divisions.

15. Ensure key stakeholders are appropriately engaged, and has the ability to document difficult, sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.

16. May perform all typical functions as listed for a Project Manager as required.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. A professional degree in architecture or engineering (Structural Engineer preferred) from an ABET, NAAB or ECPD accredited college.

2. Six (6) years experience in the planning, design, development, and construction of projects of which four (4) years should involve direct supervision of large projects including buildings.

3. Demonstrated experience as an effective supervisor and mentoring co-workers. Two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.

4. Demonstrated track record of successfully managing large-scale, commercial, institutional, or public design and construction projects.

5. Demonstrated ability to operate personal computers and job-related software applications such as MS Office Suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD is required.

6. Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations; building systems (mechanical / electrical / plumbing / envelope); and demonstrated proficiency in project management and construction delivery methods.

7. Experience managing projects in occupied and operating facilities.

8.Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)

9. Registration as a professional architect or engineer in good standing. Structural engineering registration preferred.

10. Candidates not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors eligible by comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Candidates under this provision shall become registered in the State of Alaska within six (6) months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Considerable knowledge of the current principles and practices in construction, project management, and contract administration.

2. Ability to perform mathematical computations relevant to architecture and engineering.

3. Must be capable of functioning with minimal direction; perform work in an organized and professional manner under stressful situations and pressures of short deadlines.

4. Ability to work effectively with government officials, contractors, designers, commissioners, staff, and the public community.

5. Communicate effectively orally and in writing

6. Ability to supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff members.

7. Ability to prepare reports and presentations for users and audiences with disparate levels of technical knowledge of design and construction.?

8. Knowledge of federal and state laws, codes, regulations, policies, and practices related to architecture and engineering design.

9. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management, procurement, contract negotiation, submittals, change orders, and other project management administrative tasks.

10. Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of development, priorities, and sometimes personnel issues concurrently.

OTHER

1. Perform other duties, as assigned.

2. This position requires a criminal background check.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS :

General public, all levels of Borough staff, Borough Platting Board members and others governmental agencies. Fairbanks North Star Borough School District including maintenance personnel and planners.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY :

See basic functions and typical duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

General office where conditions are pleasant, good, and clean. Conditions where accidents / hazards are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing, or pulling (1-26 lbs.). Frequent coordination and inspection visits to job sites with exposure to common construction site hazards.

Application Procedure :

Apply Online

Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at

For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.

The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application / interview / selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The FNSB offers its employees generous benefits that include , affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional Flex-Spending Account, and retirement benefits via PERS, the state of Alaska's retirement system.

You will also enjoy 13 paid holidays and a minimum of 24 personal leave days per year for full time employees.

what is your highest level of education in Engineering, or Architecture?

• No Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Degree in field other than Engineer or Architecture.

Which of the following best describes your current professional registration status as it relates to practicing architecture or engineering in Alaska?

How many years of experience do you have in the planning, design and construction of projects?

How many years of experience do you have in the direct supervision of large projects?

What is your proficiency with Microsoft Word?

What is your proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

What is your proficiency with Microsoft Project?

What is your proficiency with AutoCAD?

What is your proficiency with Bluebeam?

Required Question