DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF PROPERTY MANAGE:MENT AND CONSTRUCTION

Code: 17699 State Unclassified Range: M98 (FY 2027)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction of and responsible to the State Treasurer, is responsible for supervising, directing, and approving architectural design and engineering works for construction of public buildings and facilities for all state agencies to be constructed throughout the state; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Develops policies and procedures within the framework of state laws, regulations, and similar authoritative documents as they apply to design and construction of public buildings.
• Attends department and when necessary cabinet meetings, and advises on matters associated with design, construction, and development of public buildings.
• Acts for the state with authority and responsibility for preparing plans and specifications, data, and criteria for erection and alteration of all public buildings to be constructed on state-owned or controlled property.
• Acts for the state with authority and responsibility for preparing plans and specifications, data and criteria, and for construction of public works of a civil nature.
• Implements procedures for the selection of architects and negotiation of architects' contracts, selection of engineers, and negotiation of engineering contracts, and develops and selects procedures for development of similar professional contracts to ensure that design and construction programs are adequately developed in a timely, efficient manner.
• Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
• Exercises wide latitude in judgment with regard to practicalities, aesthetics, and sufficiency to administer design and construction programs for public buildings and civil works for the state.
• Acts as the state's contracting official responsible for administration of all contract awards and professional service contract awards as related to design and construction of public buildings.
• Participates in and assists in development of legislation as it affects design construction programs, and advises state representatives on such matters when requested.
• Directs and administers the maintenance of records, preparation of reports, and similar data as it affects architectural, engineering, and construction matters.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Engineering.

Experience

Ten (10) years of paid architecture, engineering, and/or construction supervisory experience. Such experience shall have been associated with the planning and construction of large complex building projects such as hospitals, schools, office buildings, libraries, and so forth. Within this level of supervisory experience shall have been a minimum of five (5) years as an overall administrator in charge.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge and familiarity with principles of administration and management.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and professional ethics utilized in the administering of professional service contracts developed for the design of public buildings and other public works.
• Knowledge of principles involved in planning, designing, and constructing of major projects. Knowledge of the economics of design and construction.
• Ability to organize, assign, administer, and train employees in matters associated with the design and construction of public facilities.
• Ability to represent the state at meetings with using agencies, labor officials, contractors, architects and engineers, and similar persons or organizations to develop working agreements and understandings.
• Ability to prepare and authenticate correspondence as related to professional service operation.
• Ability to direct the establishment of and maintenance of records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: 98/M98 - CAH 7/5/97

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Graduate education in the field of management or industrial engineering can be substituted for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.