WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The applicant should have strong organization and communication skills as well as specific understanding of the complexities of performing design and construction work in health care facilities.

The following experience is highly desired and will be used as part of the selection process:

1. Five (5) years of experience managing design and construction projects in health care facilities.
2. Healthcare Facilities Director or Facilities Project Manager with experience overseeing the design and construction of at least three healthcare renovations of a least $2M in construction costs in occupied, operational facilities.
3. Architect or Engineer (especially mechanical) with experience designing and overseeing construction of at least three healthcare renovations of a least $2M in construction costs in occupied, operational facilities.
4. A construction Site Superintendent with experience in the construction of at least three healthcare renovations of at least $2M in construction costs in occupied, operational facilities.
5. A construction Project Manager with experience in the construction of at least three healthcare renovations of at least $2M in construction costs in occupied, operational facilities.

A good set of secondary qualifications – augmenting those above would be:

1. Experience with, or better certification with American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE).
2. Experience with healthcare facilities risk management.
3. Experience working with the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) and/or Joint Commission (independent third party inspector for CMS).

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works (Monday through Friday) 8am – 4:30pm. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau in the Marine View Building.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM

While the Engineering and Public Works Department is one of CBJ’s largest departments, the Architectural Division is a small team consisting of a Chief Architect and four project managers. We work closely and collaboratively with the Engineering Division that is comprised of a Chief Engineer and five project managers. We act as the Owner’s representative for design and construction projects for CBJ’s client departments, which in the case of this position will be Bartlett Regional Hospital (BRH). The applicant will work closely with BRH’s facility manager, senior leadership, and specific individuals within the BRH community that are directly impacted by the improvement projects. In addition, the applicant will work closely with primarily local design and construction professionals to execute capital improvement projects efficiently and expediently. The applicant will oversee a diverse range of projects from small renovations valued at approximately $100,000 to construction of new facilities or renovations valued in excess of $10,000,000. While the work is executed independently, the applicant will find that there are a number of staff in our organization who are willing to share their expertise to support your efforts.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This is the first level registered professional architect or engineer. The position performs independently under direction of the Chief Architect. The position is responsible for the construction and contract management for architectural and/or engineering projects of the highest complexity and project value. Projects on the BRH campus are deemed to be of the highest complexity as they often require construction in an occupied medical facility, require understanding of special medical requirements during design and construction, and require knowledgeable oversight during construction. The position is responsible for the fair and effective administration of design and construction contracts in accordance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and professional standards of practice. Incumbents apply the following technical skills: project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, preparing cost estimates, performing construction inspection, performing design review, value engineering, preparing written reports, preparing oral presentations, and coordinating design and construction work. Incumbents make complex evaluations, recommendations, and decisions with limited direction from a supervisor. Incumbents also frequently work with external organizations and public committees, and only require supervisor support in more complex situations.   May lead the work of lower level engineering/architectural staff.

Typical responsibilities include the following:

• Serves as a CBJ representative for management of multiple planning, design and construction projects specifically associated with work at Bartlett Regional Hospital (BRH).
• Provides technical architectural/engineering services and/or support for projects that construct new, or renovate or existing, BRH owned or operated facilities.
• Assists with and/or conducts negotiations related to professional service contracts.
• Administers all aspects of professional service contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure that project goals are met and that the Client Department’s interests are served.
• Manages and conducts project activities to ensure CBJ and the Client Department’s interests are protected.

• Continuously monitors and inspects construction work quality, workmanship, and material selection to ensure compliance with contract documents; identifies deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; coordinates the resolution of issues between parties.
• Issues Stop Work orders, Notices of Defective Work and imposes other contractual mechanisms to contractors not complying with the contract documents.
• Monitors contractor’s construction safety program and maintains safe practices for CBJ personnel at the construction site.
• Administers all aspects of construction contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure that project goals are met and that the Client Department’s interests are served.
• Develops project budgets; provides fiscal control of projects; reviews and approves expenses charged to projects; administers professional design and construction contracts for timely completion; establishes and maintains the financial project records; and assists in financial audits.
• Designs, conducts and manages specialized studies; identifies alternatives and makes recommendations.
• Prepares and maintains up to date project status and budget reports.
• Assists in the preparation of and/or prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs); utilizes professional seal where appropriate.
• Act as public contact for the Engineering or Client Department for the purpose of answering CIP or other project related questions.
• May also report project related information to the Assembly, Boards, Commissions, Client Department groups and the public.
• Other related duties as assigned.

DO I HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS JOB – OUR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Engineer: Alaska state law requires incumbents to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Land Surveyor (LS). 

Architect: Alaska state law requires incumbents to be licensed as a Professional Architect or Landscape Architect.

Substitution: Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of

Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Other: A valid Drivers’ License is required at time of appointment and for continued employment.

If you have questions about this position please call Nathan Coffee at (907) 586-0895.

The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.