Senior Project Manager (Department of Development Services)
About The Position
Under Administrative direction, manages a major or significant division or function within the Department of Development Services. Plans, develops, evaluates and participates in projects, including, but not limited to, developing and monitoring budgets, conducting cost/benefit analysis, establishing timelines, measuring outcomes, and making recommendations for improvement. May manage and administer a variety of grants, including, but not limited to, budgeting, fund allocation, reporting and extensive writing. Ensures compliance with all grant requirements in order to maintain funding, including preparing all reports, providing training, and coordinating services of subcontractors. May attend meetings of Boards, Commissions, City Council and its committees, community groups and other entities as required. Drafts real estate disposition and leasing documents, contracts, and agreements. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required. This is a HMEA position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business or a closely related field.
- Five (5) years of full-time, responsible professional experience significantly related to economic development, planning, grant writing, proposal writing, real estate project management.
- Ability to lead other professionals in the functions of project management.
- Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate professional staff.
- Ability to locate and compile information data or facts from specialized sources.
- Ability to apply contractual language, as needed, to work to ensure compliance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, business representatives and the general public.
- Must pass a physical examination administered by a City physician.
- Must pass a drug and alcohol screening examination.
- Must pass a background check.
- A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Nice To Haves
- Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Responsibilities
- Develops and monitors budgets.
- Conducts cost/benefit analysis.
- Establishes timelines.
- Measures outcomes.
- Makes recommendations for improvement.
- Manages and administers a variety of grants, including budgeting, fund allocation, reporting and extensive writing.
- Ensures compliance with all grant requirements to maintain funding.
- Prepares all reports, provides training, and coordinates services of subcontractors.
- Attends meetings of Boards, Commissions, City Council and its committees, community groups and other entities as required.
- Drafts real estate disposition and leasing documents, contracts, and agreements.
Benefits
- The hours of work are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
