Construction Project Manager - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

20h • Onsite

About The Position

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

• Project management experience with large (one million dollars or more) and complex infrastructure projects, such as street, drainage, bridge, traffic, park and facility projects.
• Experience in resolving conflicts and problem solving.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications and schedules.
• Experience working with architects, engineers and contractors.
• Experience in the use of project management software.

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