Project Manager

City of San Antonio•Tx 78228, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, is responsible for planning, developing and implementing project efforts associated with the street rehabilitation program. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of project management experience.
Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies.
Knowledge of organization, administration, and personnel management.
Knowledge of principles of accounting.
Knowledge of principles of budget development and administration.
Skill in developing project plans and scope of work.
Skill in using personal computers and a variety of MS Office software applications.
Skill in tact and diplomacy.
Ability to estimate, plan, track, control costs and provide status reporting.
Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures; identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
Ability to lead a group to accomplish a common goal.
Ability to promote and build a team atmosphere, motivating team members.
Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and presentations.
Ability to plan and organize projects.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and expertise in street applications (e.g., slurry seal, crack seal).
Expertise in detecting base repairs and working with asphalt materials.
Understanding the standard specifications for the installation of ADA ramps.
Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Manages the construction contract package implementation to include, but not limited to gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements.
Develops methods, procedures, and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress; utilizes established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives.
Conducts project kickoff meetings; communicates individual roles and project expectations; ensures all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively.
Develops detailed project plans and schedules.
Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of budget and program reporting efforts.
Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential risk to project schedule; identifies ways to resolve schedule issues; keeps management current on any changes.
Assesses variances from the project plans; gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives.
Conducts formal quality assurance reviews with business sponsor during and upon project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
Provides the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to project performance.
Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, and if necessary, counsel's personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project sponsors, project team members, and vendors.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.