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This Position Is Located At
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC 27205
The North Carolina Zoo is seeking an energized and collaborative
Assistant Project Manager to be a part of the Planning and Construction team. The successful candidate will support the Zoo efforts in engineering and construction planning, inspection, design and construction contract administration. A wide spectrum of work is available from small repairs that require outside contractors to supporting larger Capital Improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Manage the design and construction process for a variety of projects ranging from sidewalk and fence repairs to supporting tasks within larger capital projects.
- Prepare specifications for projects that do not require a design professional; obtain quotes and/or bid small projects. Manage the process to award contracts to successful contractors.
- Maintain project records during and after construction, such as invoices, submittals, and warranty documents. Track expenditures and monitors project budgets.
- Manage service contract projects, such as glass replacement, and warranty repairs.
- Review construction quality to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and sound construction practices.
- Provide project updates as appropriate to the Planning and Construction Manager. Support the Planning and Construction team in the preparation of R&R and Capital funding requests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position/Physical Requirements
- Work schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Position is required to work 3-4 weekends per year as weekend and/or holidays as Manager on Duty, or as needed.
- Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Required to participate in an occupational health program due to contact with animal containment areas.
- Must have the agility and physically ability to regularly and safely: lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; bend, stoop, and work in tight spaces; climb stairs and ladders; move over and about all types of equipment to inspect, analyze and perform repairs; stand for the majority of the day; endure extended outdoor field conditions at any time of the year; negotiate uneven outdoor terrain on foot; hear and respond to radio communication; and drive motor vehicles at day and at night.
Please visit our website at www.nczoo.org for more information.