Project Manager III

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

10d•$80,595 - $108,737

About The Position

The Project Manager III oversees the assigned City Planning work stream and independently plans, directs, and coordinates construction, renovation, and alteration activities, typically through subordinate supervisory personnel. The role manages the work stream’s plans examiners and other assigned staff, project schedules, assignments, and budgets, and monitors project activities and quality-control measures. The incumbent supports conceptual design compliance and ensures strong service to internal and external customers while promoting the City’s core values and culture. This is a fully seasoned supervisory role with 8–14 direct reports. It operates under limited general supervision, reports to the Assistant Director, and carries independent responsibility for the assigned work stream. The position oversees permit work from intake through issuance, including staff performance and development, service-level agreement (SLA) delivery, operational workloads, and customer and staff support. It also develops and validates departmental performance measures, benchmarks processes, assesses data accuracy, and prepares presentations documenting metrics and errors for departmental leadership. The role coordinates with City agencies and Office of Buildings personnel to ensure projects are assigned, routed, reviewed, and issued in accordance with the work stream’s standard operating procedures. The position requires knowledge of residential and commercial construction, applicable zoning and building codes, and the ability to understand architectural, structural, and civil engineering documents. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required. Candidates must obtain specified ICC certifications within 12 months of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or an accepted equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Five years of construction inspection, code compliance, or related experience in a jurisdiction.
Three years of residential or commercial plan review experience in a jurisdiction.
At least five years of managerial or supervisory experience.
A valid Georgia driver’s license.
Must obtain the following ICC certification within 12 months of employment: ICC Building Plan Review, ICC Residential Plan Review, ICC IZC certification, and/or NFPA 101.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, candidates may substitute eight years as a plan examiner plus an additional two years of supervisory experience; this substitution must also include ICC and/or State Code Certification in Building and two other trades.
Knowledge of residential and commercial construction, the zoning ordinance, ICC Building Code, ICC Residential Code, and NFPA 101.
Ability to read and understand architectural, structural, and civil engineering documents.
Skills in time management, effective verbal and written communication, analysis and process improvement, motivating and directing staff, and evaluating alternative solutions.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize varied tasks and projects; exercise judgment; maintain confidentiality; network with internal agencies and community groups; work effectively with diverse social and economic groups; guide community design processes; and negotiate development and consultant contracts.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in architectural or structural engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
Three to five years of project management experience in field construction, real estate, or a related area, along with five years of managerial experience.
Experience with plan review in multiple trades for commercial projects and/or supervising plans examiners who reviewed residential and/or commercial projects.
Professional licensure or certifications appropriate to the position.
ICC Plumbing Plan Review, ICC Mechanical, and/or ICC Electrical Plan Review certifications, in addition to the required ICC Building Plan Review and ICC Residential Plan Review certifications.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate staff, oversee personnel actions, manage conflict resolution and team-building, conduct performance evaluations, and report on staff performance.
Direct project activities from intake and processing through plan review and permit issuance to meet assigned SLA deliverables and maintain work-product quality.
Oversee daily work-stream operations, assign projects to plans examiners, review workloads, manage leave time, assist staff and customers, and attend related meetings.
Evaluate staff training needs, ensure training is provided, and recommend additional resources to management with supporting documentation when needed.
Evaluate and establish departmental performance metrics, validate data accuracy, and manage the schedule for reviewing performance measures and data.
Identify appropriate business units and understand their operations through process interviews and site visits.
Benchmark departmental performance measures and collaborate with business units to create metrics based on interviews and benchmarks.
Prepare presentations for departmental leadership documenting performance metrics, the rationale for measures, and metric errors.
Establish work methods, timetables, and performance standards in accordance with Director guidance, and select appropriate procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
Lead staff and project-specific meetings and coordinate with City agencies, Office of Buildings senior management, permit technicians, permit technician leads, and plans examiners to review work in progress, SLA deliverables, and special project issues.
Ensure projects are assigned, routed, reviewed, and issued in accordance with the work stream’s standard operating procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.