Project Manager - Utilities

City of Pflugerville, TX•Pflugerville, TX

32d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Director / Department Head, this position Provides project management leadership for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field from an accredited university.
Three (3) years related experience.
Engineer-in-Training or Project Management Certification may be considered as possible equivalent.
Valid State of Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Municipal engineering experience, Project management experience
Professional Engineer, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Knowledge of transportation, utility and building facility construction.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of construction plans, CADD and/or GIS experience.
Experience in Microsoft Project and/or equivalent software programs

Responsibilities

Project Initiation: Researches and provides project documents during the project planning phase such as existing facility and utility plans and existing conditions. Develops and creates the initial project scope documents requirements with end users and develops a rough order of magnitude budget and schedule.
Prepares RFQs, reviews design proposals and contracts, plans/construction documents including, ensuring compliance with City codes, regulations, and ordinances.2. Project Planning: Assures the project plans, and specifications meet requirements. Reviews and resolves project conflicts. Prepares cost estimates, negotiates contracts and amendments. Develops project schedule including design, bidding, and construction phases. Provides coordination between City, consultants, and contractors to deliver the project. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the City's Capital Improvement Program.
Project Execution: Leads project development and design, administers contracts and monitors project progress, including corrections to maintain scope, schedule, and project budget. Reviews and recommends payment to contractors and consultants' invoices. Participates in Preproposal and pre-bid meetings, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction meetings. Processes Requests for Information, Submittal reviews when necessary and Cost Proposal and Change Orders as needed.
Monitoring the Project: Conducts quality assurance during design and construction including review of project scope, and field observations on projects. Oversees contracts related to quality assurance such as professional services related to construction management and inspection, construction materials testing, testing, and balancing and equipment commissioning.
Stakeholder and Communications management: Coordinates and communicates with co-workers, internal departments, citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies during the design and construction phases of projects. Coordinates project plans and required utility relocations with private utility companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Telecommunications, etc.)
Remains accessible via cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 hours of vacation leave per month.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
Military leave.
Education reimbursement assistance.