Project Manager, Capital Programs

Note:  This position is represented by CASA.  If the successful candidate is not a current CASA member they will begin employment at the first CASA salary step.

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision.

Will you join us?

• Reviews mechanical design, plans, specifications and other contract documents prepared by consulting architects and engineers for feasibility and adherence to School District standards; makes periodic inspections of project sites to review work in progress for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Conducts special studies and makes recommendations for changes in procedures when indicated; reviews and approves partial and final engineering estimates of work completed; coordinates the mechanical engineering aspects of projects; resolves design problems and interprets contract documents; reviews and prepares change orders.
• Performs site visits and field surveys and makes reports and gives recommendations.
• Reviews inspection reports on projects in progress and upon completion; confers with engineers on changes needed for approval of projects; recommends approval where changes are warranted.
• Writes technical reports, procedural memos and technical evaluation papers; prepares drawings, sketches and specifications for mechanical projects as needed; reviews and approves invoices; arranges for and assists in the preparation of cost estimates.
• Coordinates the review of design concepts by the department, appropriate city agencies and contracted engineers; meets with instructional personnel, administrators and interested citizen’s groups to develop and explain design concepts.
• Prepares applications for code variances and attends hearings; provides technical assistance to the School District’s legal counsel; prepares and schedules advertisements for bids.

Minimum Requirements
Architectural Specialty

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university major coursework in architecture or architectural engineering.
• Five years of full-time, paid, high-level architectural experience which has involved managing large projects related to the renovations of large building systems, replacement of major equipment, additions and new construction.

Mechanical Specialty

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in mechanical engineering or design, construction management and project management professional certification.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in the design and construction management of heating and cooling systems, automatic temperature control, and plumbing and fire protection for large construction and renovations projects.

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles and practices of the architectural design, design management, and construction means and methods.
• modern building construction methods and materials.
• the principles and methods of administering complex phases of an architectural program.
• the review of design and construction documents (design calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates) for various project types.
• write and modify design specifications.
• field survey practices and the preparation of field reports.
• AutoCAD 2015 or higher.
• Microsoft Office applications, Adobe PDF, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch-Up, and Microsoft Project.

• the theory, principles, and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to the evaluation of plans, specifications, estimates and designs for a variety of engineering projects.
• modern mechanical engineering methods and materials.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in mechanical engineering or design, construction management and project management professional certification.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in the design and construction management of heating and cooling systems, automatic temperature control, and plumbing and fire protection for large construction and renovations projects.

• the principles and practices of the architectural design, design management, and construction means and methods.
• modern building construction methods and materials.
• the principles and methods of administering complex phases of an architectural program.
• the review of design and construction documents (design calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates) for various project types.
• write and modify design specifications.
• field survey practices and the preparation of field reports.
• AutoCAD 2015 or higher.
• Microsoft Office applications, Adobe PDF, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch-Up, and Microsoft Project.

Ability to:

• write and modify design specifications.
• inspect work under construction for compliance with specifications.
• prepare technical memorandums, bid packets, project scope reports, change notices and other correspondence.
• work plan, schedule and coordinate with school based staff, maintenance personnel, and other team members of capital programs to ensure minimum interruption to the educational process and the daily overall operations of the school.
• work both independently and within a team environment.
• express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• the theory, principles, and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to the evaluation of plans, specifications, estimates and designs for a variety of engineering projects.
• modern mechanical engineering methods and materials.
• the methods and techniques used in the inspection of work under construction for compliance with specifications.
• AutoCAD 2015 or higher.
• Microsoft Office applications, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Project.

• develop technical standards for major mechanical systems.
• write and modify design specifications.
• resolve mechanical engineering design and interpretation problems involving modification and adaptation of standard engineering methods and techniques.
• inspect work under construction for compliance with specifications.
• create cost estimates of mechanical in construction and alterations.
• prepare technical memorandums, bid packets, project scope reports, change notices and other correspondence.
• work plan, schedule and coordinate with school based staff, maintenance personnel, and other team members of capital programs to ensure minimum interruption to the educational process and the daily overall operations of the school.
• work both independently and within a team environment.
• express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.