Project Manager (Capital Delivery Services)

City of Austin • Austin, TX

1d • $89,880 - $115,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Project Manager coordinates and manages one or more large or moderately complex administrative projects or activities requiring specialized knowledge. The role oversees projects from conceptual stages through construction, including project scope, schedules, budgets, design, development, implementation, and delivery. Projects may involve roadways, traffic signals, stormwater, electric, water, wastewater, utilities, and trail engineering.

The position manages consultant selection and services, contracts and contractors, project planning, reporting, and professional staff performance. It also provides technical advice to City management, field personnel, contractors, and others, and prepares materials and presentations for City leadership. The role is with the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, which manages the City of Austin Capital Program. The position is based at One Texas Center in Austin and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with up to 60% teleworking available subject to business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or major coursework in project management.
• Six years of progressively responsible work experience managing projects.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignments.
• Knowledge of project accounting, project methodologies, and project management principles, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles and contract policies and procedures.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards; establishing positive relationships with internal and external customers; and using applicable software packages.
• Skill in evaluating contract agreements and negotiating with different audiences to accomplish objectives.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including public presentations, and the ability to complete projects within required schedules.
• Ability to make prompt decisions, develop ideas for quality products and customer service, and perform project work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to plan, execute, and control projects, including establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics.
• Ability to assess project risks and exposures, identify alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in public contacts; resolve conflicts and difficult situations; and communicate with varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing design and construction of multi-million-dollar roadway, traffic signal, stormwater, utilities, and trail engineering projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and plans for roadway, traffic signal, stormwater, utilities, and trail engineering projects.
• Experience using contract documents to resolve disputes or claims.
• Experience developing and monitoring schedules and budgets for design and construction of roadway, traffic signal, stormwater, utilities, and trail engineering projects in a government setting.
• Experience discerning when to progress projects independently and when to seek guidance.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

• Manage project design, development, and implementation, including defining requirements, identifying staffing needs, and forming project teams.
• Manage consultant selection and services, including negotiating contract terms and fees, approving products and payments, and initiating remedies for poor performance.
• Develop short- and long-range plans for current and future projects, including start-up and completion timelines.
• Monitor and review contracts and contractors for compliance, including administering change orders and estimates.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, City Council agenda materials, ordinance memorandums, and presentations in response to requests from the City Manager’s Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors.
• Recommend and implement management solutions to address organizational challenges.
• Manage professional staff performance on organizational reviews, operations research, and related work involving departments, divisions, and programs.
• Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating department work plans through subordinate staff; identify and resolve problems with management staff; assign projects and program areas; and review work methods and procedures.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, and others.
• May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Paid leave time.
• Competitive retirement plan through the City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System.
• Training opportunities.
• Wellness programs and mental health support.
• On-site fitness centers.
• Public transit access and bike-friendly infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level