Capital Project Manager
About The Position
Manages and oversees all facets of capital improvement projects, including design process management, construction management, construction cost estimating, budgeting, and contracting. Develops and manages frequent communication with stakeholder residents, contractors, subcontractors, city staff, and consultants. The position manages design, bidding, construction, and closeout phases; monitors materials testing and helps resolve compliance issues; coordinates with departments, agencies, the public, and contractors; leads construction meetings; and responds to stakeholder questions and complaints. It also maintains project records and databases, processes contracts, change orders, invoices, and payments, conducts field inspections, reviews construction plans, and enforces applicable codes, laws, and regulations. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam, and reference check. The role involves field work and exposure to physical, atmospheric, material, temperature, lighting, noise, and other environmental hazards. The position requires heavy work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in public sector construction and capital improvement projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- Knowledge of civil construction; construction meeting coordination, scheduling, and leadership; material testing; construction plans, specifications, and submittals; survey benchmarks, elevations, and construction staking; basic math for scaling, measuring distances, and computing quantities and costs; records management; and city safety policies.
- Ability to manage or lead multiple construction projects and perform daily inspections of workmanship.
- Ability to use computers and related software to generate daily and periodic work-progress reports.
- Ability to identify and resolve conflicts with existing specifications and plans.
- Oral and written communication skills, customer service skills, field inspection skills, and ability to perform mathematical calculations and interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to verify and approve monthly invoices for payment.
- Ability to perform the physical activities and heavy work described, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
- Must pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam, and reference check.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) designation or similar certification through the American Public Works Association.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the design, bid, construction, and closeout phases of capital improvement projects.
- Identify and help resolve project compliance issues; monitor testing lab activities for materials such as concrete, asphalt, and underground utility embedment or backfill.
- Coordinate with internal and external departments, personnel, agencies, the public, and contractors; lead construction meetings; provide information and assistance; and address and resolve complaints.
- Prepare, maintain, compile, and report records, updates, files, and other documentation; maintain or update applicable databases and systems.
- Process and oversee project contracts, including change orders, invoices, payments, and related issues.
- Manage and oversee construction projects, conduct field inspections of civil construction workmanship and materials, review construction plans, and enforce applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
