Job Description

Agency Overview

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth's assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

• We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth's citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
• We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions
• We support the growth of the Commonwealth's economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
• We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

• Assist and make recommendations to using agencies as to real property acquisition in anticipation of construction.
• Assist by reviewing and making recommendations to using agencies as to the study, programs or other planning documents for the project.
• Manage the full project team including the Designers, Contractors and User Agency client to ensure projects satisfy certified study goals, advance within established budgets and schedules and are developed within the quality standards established by DCAMM as documented in the approved plans and specifications.
• Provide recommendations and feedback to Agency authorities regarding changes or enhancements to design guidelines and construction standards and any Agency initiatives to improve processes and outcomes and to better inform design and construction professionals of Agency expectations and standards.
• Assist in developing and designing contractual agreements for professional and technical services concerned with the planning, design and construction of capital improvements.
• Lead meetings with the User Agency, designers and other parties to help define the project scope, establish the project schedule and milestones; assist in creating the overall budget to assure available funding, to properly manage taxpayer funds and to support the achievement of a quality end product.
• Review designs and confer with designers, from the initial designs through final plans; provide input based on knowledge and experience to ensure User Agency interest are met, and to contribute to an accurate, complete, well-planned design in accordance with construction codes and standards and procurement laws.
• Assemble the bid packages, including all necessary contract terms and conditions, to ensure the public bidding process is accurate, complete and in accordance with applicable laws. Review bids and recommend award of contracts to the most qualified candidate.
• Oversee communications between all members of the project team (i.e., architects, designers, contractors, User Agency, etc.) to clarify roles and responsibilities, communicate quality expectations, ensure all parties understand contractual obligations, and facilitate timely decisions and joint problem solving.
• Mediate and resolve disputes among parties involved in the design or construction of projects to protect the User Agency's interests, avoid unnecessary costs, delays and litigation and determine if escalation is necessary for unresolved disputes.
• Review project budget estimates (study through project closeout) for accuracy and feasibility. Supervise assigned projects within approved Total Project Costs (TPC). Monitor budgets, determine and execute budgetary changes that are internal to project.
• Review all project schedules submitted by the designer during study, schematic, design development and construction document phases. Ensure schedules are accurate and feasible by adjusting submissions where warranted. Ensure any/all requests or claims for time extensions have supporting critical path analysis.
• Review and approve/disapprove designer submissions for payment. Hold designer accountable to contractual requirements and established schedules. Handle designer performance problems to resolve issues prior to impacting project schedules and costs.
• Work collaboratively with all project stakeholders, overseeing all aspects of the project to ensure quality in the design process, project documentation and construction execution.
• Instruct all members of the Construction Management Team (User Agency, Designer, General Contractor, Project Engineer and Resident Engineer) to relay intrinsic information relative to study certification statutes, Asset Management policies and procedures, public construction statutes, environmental regulations (as applied to public construction) and building project guidelines and regulations.
• Utilize project management software and databases to maintain accurate projects records; prepare monthly status reports for Agency authorities to keep Agency leaders informed and updated regarding project progress and budget.

• Ability to work with considerable independence and autonomy.
• Knowledge of terminology, symbols, codes and standard abbreviations used on maps, design and construction documents pertinent to facility construction.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed on facility construction projects.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques used on facility construction projects.
• Knowledge of the methods of technical report writing and ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and specifications governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications and BIM