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COUNTY OF KAUAI
CHIEF OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 15A2036
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Duties Summary:
Performs responsible professional construction engineering and administrative work
in planning, directing and coordinating construction projects and inspectional activities;
develops and administers policies, standards and procedures relating thereto; and performs
other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating construction project
activities and related services for County and private projects under the jurisdiction of the
Department of Water, Construction Management Division to ensure that goals and
objectives are met.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position.)
• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates administrative and technical activities
pertaining to construction projects and inspections;
• Develops, recommends and executes policies, standards and procedures;
• Coordinates and participates in the review of construction plans and specifications
for constructability;
• Reviews consultant's draft plans and specifications for construction projects and
makes suggestions and recommendations for revision prior to finalization;
• Reviews construction project bids and bid summaries and negotiate with contractors
regarding bids and scope of work where funding is inadequate;
• Monitors progress of projects and expenditures and make recommendations as to
alternative funding sources, lapsing of funds, abandoning of projects and /or transfer
of funds when appropriate;
• Reviews and analyzes work progress and cost reports;
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• Reviews construction claims involving extra work, change orders and other matters
and recommends approval or denies approval;
• Reviews and prepares correspondence and technical reports relating to construction
work and makes appropriate recommendation;
• Represent the Department at meetings and conferences with public and private
groups and officials in regards to construction projects;
• Participate in staff meetings;
• Develops and administers a safety program for the Division and assures compliance
with safety laws, ordinances and standards.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially
equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate
degree in engineering, project management, or a related field and five (5) years of
construction project management experience involving project development and planning
activities; two (2) years of which must have included administrative and supervisory work
experience that demonstrated the applicant's knowledge of and ability to develop and
manage policies and programs and apply the principle, practice, techniques and methods of
supervision.
License Requirement: Possession of: 1) a valid motor vehicle operator's license; and
2) the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of project management from inception to
completion; principles and practices of administrative and supervision, organization and
management; principles and practices of structural engineering and of civil engineering as
they relate to buildings and structures; methods and practices used in the preparation,
specification, procurement, and estimate of contracts; financing, estimating and budget
design, development and implementation costs; report writing and public relations.
Ability to: plan, organize, direct and coordinate program and activities; function in a
high stress environment and meet project deadlines; manage contract negotiations;
interprets and apply laws, rules, regulations and policies; direct the conduct of feasibility and
cost studies; secure and analyze facts and data, draw logical conclusion and make
recommendations to management; anticipate problems or issues that may arise and
address them to prevent occurrences; resolve disputes, complaints and other issues;
analyze and prepare clear and concise reports; develop and maintain effective working
relationships with others.
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Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
This is an amendment and retitling for the class CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
MANAGEMENT OFFICER, effective January 16, 2017, which was approved on August
6, 2012, and is to be substituted for that specification.
APPROVED: March 1, 2017 &Amijw 1%'� 'q
(Date) JANINE M.Z. R POZ
Director of Human Rldsources