Project Manager- Public Works

City of Palmdale•Palmdale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Project Manager performs professional and technical engineering and project management for complex and sensitive capital improvement projects. The role researches and plans capital improvement and maintenance projects, reviews engineering plans, and tracks and communicates project status. Projects must comply with applicable standards, specifications, objectives, City policies, schedules, budgets, and funding requirements. This is an advanced professional journey-level position in the Department of Public Works. The role receives general direction from higher-level management and may directly supervise assigned technical and professional engineering staff. Frequent construction-site visits are required, and occasional work during irregular business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be necessary. Occasional travel may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in civil engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field, including 30 semester units in civil engineering; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Four years of increasingly responsible design, project, and construction management experience, including significant responsibility for public works projects.
Valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.
Knowledge of project management and professional and technical engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal public works and new development.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development, design, and construction, including CEQA, NEQA, and the Public Contract Code.
Knowledge of public works design and construction methods; budget preparation and administration; funder requirements; safety management; relevant local, state, and federal laws and rules, including disadvantaged business, ADA, green, and CEQA regulations; and organization, personnel management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Ability to track project costs and timelines; negotiate agreements and modifications; administer contracts; and develop, administer, and adjust complex grants and budgets with accurate, timely reporting.
Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages while meeting applicable standards, budgets, and timelines; interpret and apply codes and regulations; review development proposals, plans, and specifications; and perform engineering computations and design and construction oversight.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; communicate clearly in writing and verbally; and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Prepare project cost estimates and budgets and provide engineering support for assigned areas.
Manage procurement and professional service contracts, including reviewing proposals, recommending awards, negotiating contracts and changes, and administering contracts through planning, design, and construction.
Ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, funding requirements, City policies, and applicable standards.
Coordinate and communicate with City staff, consultants, contractors, other agencies, the public, utilities, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
Conduct project status meetings; monitor budgets and schedules; and report status to staff and management.
Develop methods to track project costs and timelines and maintain detailed project files.
Review plans and specifications for public works projects, research design requirements, perform calculations, prepare time and material estimates, and assist with grant applications.
Serve as a contractor liaison and inspect work to ensure it meets City standards and expectations.
Review and process consultant or contractor invoices, schedules, and submittals, and recommend payment.
Assist in developing and implementing contract-processing procedures.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review staff work when assigned.
Perform related work as required.