Senior Project Manager

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City • Carson City, NV

34d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position with Carson City Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates and performs the work of providing professional project management oversight for City projects; provides leadership and consultative expert assistance to staff in the areas of building plan review, project design, cost estimating, construction contract documents, quality assurance, construction inspection, construction materials, etc. This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a closely related field; AND four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Nevada Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Knowledge of engineering objectives, principles, procedures, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and mathematical concepts related to the engineering process.
• Knowledge of terminology, symbols, methods, techniques and instruments used in engineering graphics and drafting.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of materials and soils analysis and grading.
• Knowledge of computer applications related to the work.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
• Knowledge of business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials.
• Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices related to the work.
• Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of project design and management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone, where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and summarizing engineering data both manually and with computer applications.
• Skill in interpreting maps, plans and specifications, graphs and statistical data.
• Skill in making complex engineering calculations quickly and accurately.
• Skill in preparing clear, concise and complete technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Skill in exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Skill in understanding and applying federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards pertaining to engineering and construction.
• Skill in representing the City effectively in meetings with developers, contractors, representatives of business, community and professional groups and the public.
• Skill in communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and directs the work of project management staff.
• Provides construction project coordination and management of construction/development and renovation projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Visits construction/renovation sites as required; conducts site inspections.
• Confers with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to explain codes, regulations and procedures.
• Conducts feasibility and cost studies; develops engineering solutions to complex problems related to such areas as bridges, storm or sanitary sewers, roadways, water systems, flood control systems, and office or plant facility design and retrofitting; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new methods and materials.
• Prepares project designs, cost estimates, specifications and project schedules.
• Composes requests for proposal and contract specifications for design and construction services; participates in the selection of contractors and administers professional service contracts.
• Serves as the field representative on the project by conducting inspections as required of all aspects of the construction process; interpreting, explaining and enforcing regulations, ordinances, and policies to contractors' construction superintendent; approving minor change orders and discussing major change orders with the City Engineer.
• Provides cost estimates; bids out the job; selects, negotiates contracts and works with the design consultants and contractors; serves as the primary contact with the Contractor.
• Reviews plans, maps, job specifications, material testing lab reports, contracts and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, City and industry codes and regulations.
• Drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit various work sites.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public; confers with engineers and building inspection staff regarding possible changes to plans and problem resolution.
• Prepares daily progress notes on each project.
• Identifies needed changes to construction plans and details; evaluates alternatives and makes effective recommendations.
• Reviews proposals for changes to contracts; negotiates rates with contractor for changes; recommends acceptance/rejection based on value negotiation.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, contractors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Benefits

• Unclassified employees are "At Will" and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior