Senior Project Manager

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

5d•$86,615 - $95,733•Onsite

About The Position

The position is primarily responsible for managing the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and implementation of projects to support County initiatives and for other related duties as assigned. The position performs project management responsibilities for multiple interrelated projects that support implementation of the County’s highest priority objectives, including project schedule, budget and quality through project initiation, design, procurement, construction and close out; projects may require public input, multiple process teams, and multiple groups of project stakeholders and potentially multiple contracts. Conducts research on best practices and new opportunities for projects and programs. Establishes and maintains methodologies and systems to collect, track, and disseminate information pertinent to project and the program. Leads or engages with internal, local, and regional stakeholders on program and project issues. Provides support for events, workshops, trainings/workshops, public education/outreach, and other stakeholder/community engagement. Collects and communicates relevant project information to leaders, process owners and project stakeholders; develops and administers a schedule and budget using appropriate software to schedule activities, identify critical paths and required resources, and takes the lead role in monthly reporting to ensure objectives are implemented on time and within budget. Advises and assists departments in the preparation of project plans, focus groups, stakeholder groups; drives collaboration between related departments and functions. Manages multiple departmental or cross-departmental teams, directing work plans of team members and balancing competing priorities. May serve as the project spokesperson on behalf of the County or prepare Executive Board Reports as required for executive board and Board of Supervisor meetings; participates in Executive Leadership and Organizational Leadership Team Meetings, as needed. Demonstrates and follows the Albemarle County Pillars of High Performance as all County employees are stakeholders, who share leadership, ownership, and responsibility for the County's vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related ﬁeld, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to degree from an accredited four-year college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Minimum of five(5) years of experience in building design and / or construction.
Experience managing large scale and / or complex construction project assignments.
Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s License is required.
OSHA-10 Hour for Construction certification is required within six months of employment. Training will be provided if needed.
Analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Use of a variety of software packages including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet programs, database programs, and MS Project.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to express ideas clearly and concisely to both individuals and groups, and in public.
Professional-level writing skills appropriate for correspondence, reports, action plans and responses to various County sources, outside agencies and the public.
Thorough knowledge of and experience with terminology, practices and techniques of strategic planning and project management.
Experience developing project budgets and schedules, including the critical path method (CPM).
Ability to manage multiple large-scale and complex projects and a technical understanding of construction drawings, processes, techniques, contractual requirements, and various transportation infrastructure systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in construction management or related ﬁeld.
Direct experience managing transportation projects in the public right of way.
Deal tactfully and effectively with people using a high level of emotional intelligence to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County leaders and staff at all levels, elected officials, and the public, and to guide and strongly facilitate the efforts of teams and workgroups; Firmly resolve conflict and inspire teamwork.

Responsibilities

Performs project management responsibilities for multiple interrelated projects that support implementation of the County’s highest priority objectives, including project schedule, budget and quality through project initiation, design, procurement, construction and close out; projects may require public input, multiple process teams, and multiple groups of project stakeholders and potentially multiple contracts.
Conducts research on best practices and new opportunities for projects and programs.
Establishes and maintains methodologies and systems to collect, track, and disseminate information pertinent to project and the program.
Leads or engages with internal, local, and regional stakeholders on program and project issues.
Provides support for events, workshops, trainings/workshops, public education/outreach, and other stakeholder/community engagement.
Collects and communicates relevant project information to leaders, process owners and project stakeholders; develops and administers a schedule and budget using appropriate software to schedule activities, identify critical paths and required resources, and takes the lead role in monthly reporting to ensure objectives are implemented on time and within budget.
Advises and assists departments in the preparation of project plans, focus groups, stakeholder groups; drives collaboration between related departments and functions.
Manages multiple departmental or cross-departmental teams, directing work plans of team members and balancing competing priorities.
May serve as the project spokesperson on behalf of the County or prepare Executive Board Reports as required for executive board and Board of Supervisor meetings; participates in Executive Leadership and Organizational Leadership Team Meetings, as needed.
Demonstrates and follows the Albemarle County Pillars of High Performance as all County employees are stakeholders, who share leadership, ownership, and responsibility for the County's vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals.
Performs other duties as required.