Infrastructure Project Manager

CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE•Wheat Ridge, CO

17d•$90,320 - $135,475•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for enhancing the safety and well-being of the community by applying project management techniques & principles and performing technical & engineering duties associated with the coordination, development, management, construction, and monitoring of public works capital projects from inception to completion. The position will collaborate with cross functional teams, manage resources, and ensure successful delivery of projects in accordance with established project schedules, budgets, and overall quality performance objectives. This position must work well independently and in a group setting, with peers, and with the public, while providing excellent, respectful customer service.

Requirements

Principles and practices of project management and project administration.
Principles, practices and concepts of civil engineering, land surveying, design, construction, and materials, means and methods used in design and construction of infrastructure projects.
Field engineering, including surveying, inspection, and construction practices.
Contract administration, proposal writing, grant writing, and right-of way negotiations.
Computer aided design drafting, databases, spreadsheets, and related technical software.
Applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances; safety codes and regulations.
Professional standards and specifications as they relate to public works; defects and faults in construction methods and materials.
Apply principles and practices of project planning, development and implementation and records management.
Interpret and apply relevant codes, ordinances, rules and regulations including MUTCD, APWA and CDOT specifications and standards.
Make independent decisions with minimal supervision.
Concisely express ideas verbally and in writing in an understandable manner.
Establish and maintain positive professional working relationships with city staff, representatives from various outside agencies, and the public.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office with ability to utilize software required for the position.
Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn.
Maintain a professional perspective and objective demeanor.
Demonstrate good interpersonal and teamwork skills, including building relationships and collaborating with others in order to keep projects moving in a positive direction.
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university; and
Four years of increasingly responsible technical and professional experience involving infrastructure projects, including at least one year of project management of these types of projects.
Must possess a valid and current Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report will be required and should contain no suspensions or major violations as well as no more than two minor violations OR one at fault accident with no violations during the past three-year driving history to meet hiring requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Colorado
Certification as a Project Manager
A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, architecture, civil engineering or a related field.
Strong work ethics and are accountable for high quality and timely work.
Self-motivated and possesses an internal drive to pursue work.
Resourceful and responsive to identify and use a variety of tools needed for problem solving.
Adaptable to changing and, at times, difficult situations.
Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills.
Ability to express ideas and facts in order to interact with all levels of the organization and external customers.
Listens to others and facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
Ability to maintain strong working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Active listener who can understand and translate the needs of diverse customers.
Current project management principles, concepts, methods, techniques, and tools.
Cost benefit analysis, planning, and budgeting techniques.
Engineering principles and practices.
Federal, State, and local regulatory codes related to public works and planning/land development activities and operations.
Contract negotiations and administration.
Telephone, office, and online etiquette.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and manage all aspects of various assigned capital infrastructure projects from inception to completion, for a variety of assigned capital infrastructure projects related to streets, sidewalks, bikeways & trails, drainage, and traffic signal & signage systems.
Coordinate and ensure timely completion of multiple project activities on several projects, concurrently.
Coordinate resource assignment and work performance among multidisciplinary teams to complete required project tasks; coordinate project efforts with various regional and state agencies.
Establish appropriate indicators to track assigned projects in terms of both output and outcome (e.g. costs, adherence to schedule, stakeholder wait times, and project quality).
Utilize project management tools to establish project schedules and ensure timely completion of tasks to maintain adherence to schedule; communicate delays to supervisor along with recommendations to bring projects back into conformance with established schedule.
Establish, track and manage individual projects budgets to ensure invoices are paid by the due date; establish purchase orders; ensure adequate funds are available in the project budget to ensure timely payment of all invoices. Prepare cost estimates.
Oversee development of and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for conformance with city, state, and federal standards, policies, and processes; coordinate review by other agencies and departments; summarize and ensure all comments are addressed or resolved. Evaluate project data for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
Anticipate and evaluate project risks, develop mitigating factors for consideration, and resolve problems at all stages of assigned projects. Analyze and communicate project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Complete research and analysis; write general and technical reports; make recommendations to management based on analysis.
Prepare and deliver effective presentations on complex issues to elected officials, community groups, and the public for assigned projects.
Prepare contract & bid documents for issuance; tabulate bids and make recommendation for contract award. Prepare scopes of work and manage the selection, hiring and administration of consulting firms and contracts. Monitors the performance of contractors and consultants to ensure that work is performed in conformance with the established scope of work and all contract provisions. .
Perform periodic field observations to ensure work is constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications as well as established city standards and details. Resolve issues during construction related to design amongst inspectors, contractors, and designers.
Develop materials to complete grant applications.
Discuss complex concepts and procedures with the public; communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
Establish and maintain effective working relations and communications with staff at all levels, the public, and representatives from government, industry, and other agencies.
Provide prompt, efficient and responsive customer service in accordance with established department guidelines.
Keep current with new trends and technology pertaining to public works and infrastructure.
Suggest modifications and clarifications to city technical specifications and standards.
Perform related work as required and assigned.
Attendance at night meetings for City Council and neighborhood meetings will be occasionally required.