Project Manager II - Capital Projects

City of Asheville•Asheville, NC

About The Position

The City of Asheville is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex municipal capital projects from initial concept through planning, bidding, design, construction, and completion. The role manages diverse initiatives, including restoration, transportation, and facility improvement projects, and provides lead direction and guidance to assigned coworkers. The position provides technical advice to consultants, contractors, City staff and officials, and the public; coordinates project planning and communications; manages project budgets, schedules, contracts, permitting, documentation, and quality measures; and oversees consultants, contractors, and work crews. It also supports project programming and design, prepares procurement materials, participates in vendor selection and contract negotiations, and manages construction-phase decisions, inspections, change orders, and project acceptance. The role represents projects to internal and external stakeholders, including the public, other government agencies, City departments, City Council, and civic groups. It prepares reports and public information materials, coordinates meetings and project activities, and processes project-related records and financial documentation. A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required. A North Carolina professional engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture license, or the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months, is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible project management experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus five years of applicable project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to perform the essential functions and learn, understand, and apply City and departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to evaluate and assess data, coordinate complex programs and problems, and represent the department or organization in dealings with others.
Ability to operate equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to use reference, descriptive, advisory, and design information; perform basic arithmetic and calculations involving decimals, percentages, basic algebra, and geometry; and exercise independent judgment, leadership, decisiveness, and creativity to solve problems.
Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing approximately 5–10 pounds; tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals and to communicate orally.

Nice To Haves

Possess and maintain a Professional Engineer’s, Architect’s, or Landscape Architect’s license in North Carolina, or be able to obtain reciprocity within six months.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the daily work activities of assigned coworkers, including organizing tasks, monitoring work, providing technical expertise, assisting with training, and providing input on employee performance and disciplinary matters.
Provide technical advice and consultation to consultants, contractors, engineers, City staff and officials, and the public; contribute to the formulation of City policies in the area of expertise.
Plan, implement, and administer assigned projects, including developing and prioritizing potential infrastructure improvement projects.
Serve as project liaison to the public, media, government agencies, and City departments and officials; solicit feedback, respond to inquiries, make presentations, prepare public information materials, and participate in project-related legal activities.
Represent projects internally by consulting with City administrators and officials, coordinating project meetings and communications, resolving conflicts, recommending solutions, and preparing executive summaries and reports.
Manage project budgets, expenditures, schedules, purchase requisitions, work orders, invoices, progress reports, permits, inspections, documentation, and performance and quality measures.
Direct and assist consultants, contractors, and work crews; coordinate work and inspect completed work for compliance with contracts, costs, schedules, specifications, and quality standards.
Coordinate project programming, planning, preliminary design, and concepts; identify user needs and requirements; develop cost projections, engineering specifications, budgets, and schedules; and facilitate project and final design approval.
Coordinate bidding and contracting processes, prepare requests for proposals and bid packages, conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, issue addenda, participate in fee and scope negotiations, and recommend vendor selection and contract awards.
Manage construction phases, attend progress meetings, resolve project issues, assist with field decisions, process change orders, monitor schedules, inspect construction quality and materials, coordinate final inspections, and facilitate project acceptance.
Prepare, coordinate, or review construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications; request or conduct supporting studies; review engineering calculations and analyses; verify compliance with City policy; and recommend project improvements or design strategies.
Communicate with City administrators, the public, coworkers, contractors, outside agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate work, exchange information, review progress, and resolve problems.
Process and maintain project and departmental documentation, records, reports, correspondence, budgets, financial records, plans, designs, schedules, and communications materials.
Use a personal computer and relevant word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, internet, and email software, as well as general office or other equipment, to complete essential functions.
Perform other related duties as required.