This position is the project lead for all assigned projects and is responsible for ensuring that all State Building Program and Policies are adhered to while managing multimillion dollar design & construction projects for DHS (for all Programs) within CDHS concerning construction projects, consultant selection, budget request support and cost estimating services in support of alteration, building additions, new construction and the maintenance and repair of state-owned buildings throughout the Department. This includes consultant selection, managing budgets, technical planning, and oversight for project design, contract administration, code compliance, building emergencies, project scheduling and facility commissioning. It also includes ensuring and at times establishing guidelines, policies and procedures adhering to State Building and CDHS policies for all CDHS projects to provide information to and advise agency administrators and other staff as needed concerning construction projects, consultant selection, budget request support /cost estimating services in support of alterations, building additions, new construction and controlled maintenance and repair of state owned buildings throughout the department. Budget/ Funding Requests. Works with the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) Manager to initiate, justify and compile funding requests for controlled maintenance and capital construction projects in response to declining conditions of facilities, changes in facilities use, program expansions, code changes and implementation of State Department regulations. Develops project scope and budgets for CDHS and aids other divisions and other state agencies in development of project budget requests. Aids in the prioritization of Controlled Maintenance (CM) projects. Completes preliminary projects estimates, including design and consulting fees for Capital Construction (CC)/ CM projects. Provides cost estimating expertise. Organize and direct a team of consultants, state personnel, operational program staff and other stakeholders in order to generate appropriate funding scenarios, including state appropriations, grants and other funding resources for appropriate projects. Attend the OSA meeting and check for any legislative, OSPB and OSA updates to annual budget request (CC and CM) instructions and forms. Projects - Consultant Selection, Bidding, Negotiation Negotiates fees, terms of contracts and the scopes of work. Reviews designs and specifications for completeness, satisfaction of program need and intent, technical content, code compliance, constructability and economic efficiency. Participates in selection boards to determine consultant and contractor qualifications. Project Management This position is the Project Leader for all assigned projects to include projects in other districts. Develops and manages, Special Request, capital construction and controlled maintenance projects to include the initial concept scope, feasibility study, budget formulations, timelines, contract management and construction review. Imparts technical expertise to ensure optimal performance of design and construction work and in the evaluation of quality control tests to measure conformance to design standards and specifications. Plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Provides project reports, technical advice, and coordination of project activities. Project documentation, monitoring and reporting project spending and status and tracking accomplishments. Follows Industry and DFM PDC Standards to manage assigned projects, prepare, work and track grant applications and projects. Construction Management and Contract Administration, and project leader for multiple construction projects by guiding the actions and performance of privately contracted services, both professional and nonprofessional, and agency staff (district facilities managers, supervisors, and trades staff) to obtain desired outcomes. This position uses its knowledge of architectural / engineering drawings and specifications submitted by privately contracted professionals to oversee and manage ongoing construction projects assigned. This position will verify State and Agency/ Department standards, Program Plan and Master Plan criteria, and regulatory codes and applicable standards are met (per current industry standards). Management and peers agency wide rely on the position's knowledge and expertise for bidding and construction. Determines changes to documentation and construction when requirements are not satisfied. Manages available resources during the phases of a project and develops project plan outlines to ensure that the project progresses within budget. The Position manages Special Requests, Capital and Controlled Maintenance projects. Administration & Coordination Responsible for all code knowledge, licensing requirements, applications and processes similar to permitting to administer all project code review activities. Serve as the construction application and permit coordinator. Ensure contractors maintain project inspection reports for capital projects. Integrate building commissioning processes into capital construction processes. Research product and vendor options for projects and the district. Responsible for agendas, meeting minutes and record keeping adhering to State Record requirements on all projects. Performs other duties as assigned.