adjunct Commissioner for Architectural Services/ DPW:City Of Cambridge
Job description:
Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply. Department: Public Works Department (DPW) listing title: adjunct Commissioner for Architectural Services/ DPW Job Code: M539-701 Civil Service Position: Non Civil Service position Union Affiliation: None Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours/week. Additional hours as needed for meetings and special projects.
ESSENTIAL tasks AND Job responsibilities: The Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) is committed to providing high-quality public services, developing, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment, providing excellent customer service, and planning for a sustainable future. Public Works is committed to long-term, comprehensive strategies that develop green assets and reduce dependence on carbon fuels. The City is currently seeking a registered architect with 10+ years of practice to join our leadership abilities team. As the adjunct Commissioner for Architectural Services, the position will manage the continuing development and implementation of the capital improvement program for 41 municipal facilities. Moreover, the prosperous candidate will provide strategic direction and oversight on DPW's plans to achieve net zero emissions in its buildings by 2050. As a member of DPW's leadership abilities team, the adjunct Commissioner for Architectural Services will collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement Department programs and policies. They will coordinate with other City staff, including the adjunct City Manager/Fiscal Affairs and the Purchasing Agent, on major projects and initiatives. The adjunct Commissioner for Architectural Services will act as the DPW Commissioner's representative as required. » Continue to implement and further develop the continuing, multi-year capital improvement plan (CIP) for 40+ municipal buildings which addresses deferred maintenance, accessibility, historic preservation, indoor air quality, climate resilience, greenhouse gas emissions reduction and other critical issues. Has broad responsibility for all aspects of planning, design, estimating, and construction related to the CIP. » Manage a staff team of architects, engineers, analysts, technical specialists, and administrative professionals. Manage performance, training, and development of staff. » Effectively collaborate with other Divisions in Public Works and other City Departments to meet multi-disciplinary goals and objectives for the built environment. » Serve as the Owner's Project Manager in conformity with Massachusetts public construction laws c.149, sec 44A1/2. Manage consultants and contractors in this function. » Work closely with facility operations teams and building users to ensure capital improvements meet both short- and long-term occupant needs. » Provide programmatic-level support for all types of facility mechanical and electrical systems and energy management activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to execute essential job functions.
MINIMUM Requirements: » Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required. » Registered Architect required. » Minimum of ten years demonstrated prosperous large-scale project management and building construction management supervision for a portfolio of buildings required. This practice must include planning/programming; management of designer and consultant contracts; construction budgets; construction documentation and review; construction management; project closeout, occupant communications and post-occupancy evaluation; » broad knowledge and demonstrated practice with sustainable design, construction, and operations. » LEED AP accreditation in Building Design and Construction preferred. Additional accreditations in LEED AP O&M and Passive House also preferred. » Thorough knowledge of all aspects of public building construction in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, particularly c.149 and c.25A as well as bidding and procurement laws and regulations. » Current certification as an Owner's Project Manager per c.149, sec 44A1/2. » Alternatively, candidates agree to obtain within one year of hire. » Working knowledge of capital budgeting, formal project management (including related software). » Excellent oral and written communication expertise. » Strong interpersonal expertise to professionally represent the City of Cambridge at all times. » Flexible approach to problem solving, while ensuring rigorous compliance with contract requirements and construction best practices. » Have a demonstrated knowledge of the function that racial inequity plays in our society, particularly in the areas and industries mentioned above. » The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community Information technology serves, is diverse. candidates must have the capability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work involves frequent site visits, requiring travelling to and through active construction zones, driving, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work involved is both indoors in a professional office setting and outdoors including construction sites and congested city roadways under all weather conditions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Internal candidates submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both your resume and cover letter; external candidates submit both your resume and cover letter via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312 . Resume and letter of interest is requested by 1/03/22. Position will remain open until filled.
THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THE CITY IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING A WORKFORCE CULTURE OF ANTIRACISM, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ESPECIALLY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
