Project Manager (SPLOST)

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County•Ga 30601, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees multiple public infrastructure and facility projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout within an established program framework, with increasing independence as experience and familiarity with program requirements are demonstrated. Responsibilities include coordinating with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public; administering contracts; reviewing schedules and cost proposals; documenting decisions; and escalating issues as appropriate to ensure successful project delivery. Work focuses on the responsible delivery of infrastructure and facility projects that demand strong technical judgment, critical thinking, disciplined project management, and effective collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. This role is central to ensuring projects are delivered transparently, efficiently, and in a manner that reflects both community priorities and long-term public value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or other applied technical disciplines related to the built environment with 5 years of progressive project management experience, including demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and administer design and construction contracts in an owner-side, consulting, or public-sector environment or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a variety of project management and document control tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, MS Project), primarily for project oversight, coordination, and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment, document decisions, and escalate issues appropriately within established governance structures to ensure on-time delivery.
Demonstrated flexibility and situational awareness, with the ability to adapt to changing project conditions and stakeholder needs.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, correspondence, and presentation materials.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer, EIT, or CCM
Experience in the Southeast US construction industry
Experience in client service and stakeholder management, including coordination with diverse internal and external parties
Experience managing consultants and contractors in an owner-side or oversight role

Responsibilities

Manages assigned projects, overseeing scope, schedule, resource selection, risk assessment, budget, and fees required for successful delivery.
Facilitates public engagement and coordinates technical input from stakeholders.
Professionally resolves issues within delegated authority and documents decisions.
Documents and advises the Director of any foreseeable project challenges, required adjustments, agreements, and negotiations.
Ensures compliance with project contract documents and terms.
Monitors and manages costs of internal and external resources to complete the established project plan.
Monitors and manages all project costs and proactively addresses cost conflicts prior to execution of work authorizations.
Ensures compliance with established billing procedures.
Reviews and recommends progress pay estimates in a timely manner.
Reviews, verifies, and certifies monthly engineering and contractor payment requests; compares progress billed against actual deliverables and advises management of discrepancies.
Represents ACCGov in negotiations and communications with designers, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders, in coordination with Program Management and ACCGov leadership as appropriate.
Directs and reports project progress and performance to the Director.
Establishes and maintains liaison relationships across ACCGov, consultant engineering firms, and outside agencies.
Assists with public involvement and resident outreach activities in coordination with the Communications Department.
Aids in ensuring responsiveness to resident inquiries and timely resolution of complaints.
Ensures quality processes are planned and implemented in accordance with Program, Project, and Contract requirements.
Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential conflicts, and develops contingency plans for project success.
Ensures project team members engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards.
Ensures required safety equipment is available and utilized as necessary.
Oversees administration of project documentation, including reports, meeting minutes, and contract records, in accordance with program requirements.
Maintains all required contract records and project files.
Manages projects and assigned work in a proactive, organized manner.
Applies professional knowledge and experience to provide solutions, apply cost-effective practices, and adapt to changing project conditions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.