Construction Project Manager - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $32 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager position provides expertise and support for the Engineering Division’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Currently, the CIP has approximately $75 million in design and $112 million in construction projects. Projects may range from minor electrical repairs to multi-million-dollar construction projects. The Construction Project Managers average between 10 to 15 projects per year depending on the size and scope of the project. Projects managed include but are not limited to new building construction, renovation and repair projects for all City departments, the State Fair Park, the Downtown Arena and Cox Convention Center, the Civic Center, Parks, Fire, Police, Libraries, Transit and Economic Development. This position is located in the Project Management Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Construction Project Manager is a full proficiency, para-professional classification responsible for the administration and/or supervision of major components of engineering projects. Specialized work areas include water, storm sewer, paving, building, or sanitary sewer construction. Essential job functions include: reviewing or coordinating plans, specifications, and construction for projects prepared by the City within an assigned functional area both in house and at field locations; reviewing plans prepared by consultants that may impact the area; preparing various documents and reports; determining and monitoring funding allocations; and distributing required information to coordinate and facilitate construction. Construction Project Managers may supervise technical staff, with work products subject to review by a Civil Engineer or other immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standards in the assigned engineering section
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in retaining and recalling information
• Skill in project research, design review, and coordination
• Skill in conveying technical information verbally and in writing
• Skill in working projects through to completion within specified time periods
• Skill in relating to others with tact and diplomacy
• Skill in writing project specifications
• Skill in developing and administering purchasing agreements and contracts
• Skill in coordinating project activities with state, federal, and regional agencies
• Skill in establishing goals and objectives
• Skill in evaluating projects for compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations
• Skill in relating written information to drawn or sketched information
• Skill in critically reviewing the work products of less experienced employees
• Ability to supervise technical personnel
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to assume responsibility for decisions made and work performed
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in effective project management techniques
• Experience reviewing plans, applying project specifications, cost estimating and construction schedule management
• Knowledge of building codes
• Experience in successfully working with architects, engineers, contractors, City and State code officials, project stakeholders and municipality leaders
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Word and Excel)

Responsibilities

• Reviewing or coordinating plans, specifications, and construction for projects prepared by the City within an assigned functional area both in house and at field locations
• Reviewing plans prepared by consultants that may impact the area
• Preparing various documents and reports
• Determining and monitoring funding allocations
• Distributing required information to coordinate and facilitate construction
• Supervising technical staff

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed