Project Manager
About The Position
Performs project management duties including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing phases of various projects. Serves as a liaison with contractors, consultants and other city departments. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinates and leads various projects, trainings, and/or technical services. Manages the selection process and administers consultant services; does preliminary design and cost estimates; negotiates contract terms and fees; manages the bid process. Manages project budgets and schedules all phases from preliminary to post construction. Monitors contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations; resolves conflicts; administers contract change orders and estimates, approves contractor payment and monitors contractor performance. Manages and initiates review and/or design of department projects; manages/reviews construction contracts and contract documents. Develops and evaluates plans, criteria, and scope for a variety of projects and programs. Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field, personnel, and contractors. Meets with project engineers, consultants, and contractors to discuss design and design changes. Develops, maintains, and improves construction project management policies and procedures; manages the development and revision of operating procedures. Coordinates the development of 5-year CIP; plans and develops future projects. Coordinates the analysis of project site selection. Attends City Council and board meetings as City staff representative. Researches, compiles, and analyzes data and provide monthly reports to the appropriate personnel. Coordinates project activities and shares information with the public, City departments, consultants and government agencies. Ensures projects comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in landscape architecture or a related field.
- Five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible work experience in construction project management or performing duties consistent with the essential functions of this classification.
- Three (3) years of the required experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Proficiency in current software programs such as AutoCad and GIS.
- Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Evaluating contract agreements.
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
- Interpreting legal descriptions of real estate easements and similar properties.
- Negotiating with property owners to accomplish objectives.
- Giving public presentations on the departmental projects.
- Performing all facets of the project such as coordination of demolition, inspection, security, soil testing, and site location.
- Exercising good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.
- Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- TCEQ Water Operator (Surface, Ground, and/or Distribution) License
- TCEQ Wastewater Treatment and/or Collections License
- Registered Landscape Architect in Texas
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- HMAC Certification (1A and/or 1B)
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and leads various projects, trainings, and/or technical services.
- Manages the selection process and administers consultant services; does preliminary design and cost estimates; negotiates contract terms and fees; manages the bid process.
- Manages project budgets and schedules all phases from preliminary to post construction.
- Monitors contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations; resolves conflicts; administers contract change orders and estimates, approves contractor payment and monitors contractor performance.
- Manages and initiates review and/or design of department projects; manages/reviews construction contracts and contract documents.
- Develops and evaluates plans, criteria, and scope for a variety of projects and programs.
- Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field, personnel, and contractors.
- Meets with project engineers, consultants, and contractors to discuss design and design changes.
- Develops, maintains, and improves construction project management policies and procedures; manages the development and revision of operating procedures.
- Coordinates the development of 5-year CIP; plans and develops future projects.
- Coordinates the analysis of project site selection.
- Attends City Council and board meetings as City staff representative.
- Researches, compiles, and analyzes data and provide monthly reports to the appropriate personnel.
- Coordinates project activities and shares information with the public, City departments, consultants and government agencies.
- Ensures projects comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
