Project Manager

City of Port Angeles•Port Angeles, WA

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About The Position

Under the general direction and management supervision of the City Engineer or their designee, the Project Manager plans, organizes, and manages engineering and construction projects, including the design and construction of City facilities such as parks, trails, public buildings, and streets. The position manages assigned projects from conception through implementation, prepares plans, specifications, and estimates, manages contract services, and responds to questions from the public, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff. The Project Manager develops bid requests; manages consulting engineers and public works contractors; reviews plans; inspects work; recommends approval of progress payments and approval or denial of change orders; and approves completed projects and closes contracts. The role also assists with working drawings, plans, and estimates; prepares and reviews environmental documents and permit applications; performs construction management and inspection; verifies contract pay quantities; and provides engineering support to operational divisions. Additional work includes analyzing City infrastructure and developing plans or projects to maintain its effective and economical operation; coordinating and performing field inspections related to permits and temporary erosion and sediment control; assisting with routine construction inspections; compiling survey data and updating City mapping; and responding to public requests and complaints concerning City facilities. The position performs related duties as required. The role is expected to follow the City’s Statement of Values, Guiding Pillars, and Performance Factors; work within team structures and responsibilities; implement special projects, procedures, policies, and directives; communicate responsively; submit reports and updates on time; and communicate assigned Capital Facilities Plan/Transportation Improvement Program (CFP/TIP) milestones and budgets. Staff-management responsibilities, including performance evaluations and KPI reviews, apply only to employees who manage other staff.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework in engineering, construction management, or a related engineering discipline.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in public works and project management.
An equivalent combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies will be considered.
Possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of appointment, a valid Washington State driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
Knowledge of engineering methods and techniques used in public works construction and maintenance projects.
General knowledge of computers, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, and engineering software applications.
Knowledge of computer-aided drafting techniques and ability to make computations from field survey notes.
Knowledge of City, County, State, and Federal regulatory codes and ordinances related to public works and buildings.
Knowledge of inspection requirements and materials and methods used in construction of City facilities.
Ability to research real estate issues related to property ownership and easements.
Ability to read and interpret civil engineering permits and coordinate them through review, issuance, and construction.
Ability to adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design, construction, and inspection of varied public works projects.
Ability to interpret and enforce policies and ordinances fairly and impartially.
Ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with the public, general contractors, and suppliers.
Ability to manage stressful situations and resolve conflicts courteously.
Ability to research documents and write legal descriptions concerning property ownership, values, easements, and assessments.
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software for engineering, utility, and building applications, including GIS database.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Arts degree is preferred.
An Engineering-in-Training certificate or Professional Engineer license from the State of Washington is highly desired.
A professional certificate in construction management or a similar public works-related credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage assigned engineering and construction projects from conception through implementation.
Prepare plans, specifications, estimates, and bid requests for City projects and facilities.
Manage consulting engineers, public works contractors, and other contract services.
Review plans, inspect project work, verify contract pay quantities, and perform construction management and inspection for conformance with plans and specifications.
Recommend approval of progress payments and approval or denial of change order requests; approve final projects and close contracts.
Prepare and review environmental documents and project permit applications.
Provide engineering support to operational divisions for maintenance, repair, and operation of facilities and infrastructure.
Analyze City infrastructure and formulate plans or projects to maintain effective, economical operation.
Track, coordinate, and perform field inspections for permits and temporary erosion and sediment control, and assist with routine construction inspections.
Compute and compile survey data from field survey notes and correct, update, and extend City mapping.
Respond to public requests for information and complaints concerning City facilities.
Follow team values, organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities; implement assigned projects, procedures, policies, and directives.
Respond to phone calls, emails, and other communications with an initial reply within two business days; maintain an up-to-date and responsive calendar and schedule.
Use a collaborative approach to issues and projects; submit requested detailed reports and meet City Manager’s Office, Finance, and departmental reporting timelines.
Provide timely, actionable updates on critical issues and regularly communicate assigned CFP/TIP project milestones and budgets.
Take assigned training and continuing education courses on paid time as provided by the City.
Communicate promptly with supervisors when support, guidance, or resources are needed, and provide feedback on potential process improvements.
Conduct subordinate performance evaluations and KPI reviews, and update work summaries and job descriptions when managing staff; ensure subordinate staff meet applicable key responsibilities.
Perform related duties as required.