Department of Administrative Services

In the Department of Construction Services this class is accountable for directing and planning the operations of multiple Project Management teams.

Works under the direction of the Chief Architect, Chief Engineer or other administrative official of higher grade.

Directs the activities of Construction Services Supervisors, Construction Services Project Managers and lower level personnel as assigned.

Directs staff and operations of Project Management teams; coordinates, plans and manages division activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops section related policies; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares division budgets; maintains contacts with individuals who might impact on project activities; directs project initiation, planning and execution to ensure project needs are met; reviews and approves or disapproves project bid and construction schedules; evaluates outside architectural, engineering, construction and contracting firms working on Construction Services projects and may administer evaluation procedures; consults with agency representatives to determine that building project requirements are met; insures project schedules are met and expedites resolution of project conflicts; arbitrates controversial design and construction problems; makes recommendations for needed legislation; assists in preparation of regulations and manuals; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles, practices and methods of both building design and construction; knowledge of project management concepts and contract documentation; considerable administrative ability; ability to plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate work of technical staff; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.

Ten (10) years of experience in the design and construction of commercial, industrial or institutional building projects.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been managing, directing and overseeing the entire operation of assigned design and construction projects from initial plans through design and construction to occupancy of facilities and post-occupancy evaluations.

For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Construction Services Supervisor.

1. College training in architecture, engineering, construction management or facilities management may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
   
2. A Master's degree in architecture or engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
   
3. A Connecticut Professional Engineering or Architecture Licensure may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a Professional Architect or Engineer License, Associate Constructor or Professional Constructor certification (AC- American Institute of Constructors) or Certificate as an Engineer in Training (EIT - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying).
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Public Works Director of Project Management in Salary Group MP 70 approved effective July 18, 2008. (Revised to update agency name)