Senior Project Manager - City of Birmingham

JobsQuest • Birmingham, AL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified Senior Project Manager to be responsible for applying appropriate principles and procedures on a variety of projects as determined by the department that they serve. In addition to typical project management responsibilities, Senior Project Managers are responsible for the supervisory aspects of managing a project team. This includes assignment and review of work and communicating with key stakeholders. Senior Project Managers are responsible for carrying out following four major phases of project management, each with its own agenda of tasks and issues: initiation, planning, implementation, and closure. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of assignments on time within budget and within scope. Incumbents will set and/or meet deadlines, assign or assume responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. An individual in this role will have experience in performing the duties of each project management life cycle. Successful incumbents will have strong planning and organizing skill as they will be expected to carry out multiple projects simultaneously. Attention to detail and strong communication abilities are necessary in this role.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's license.
• Experience working in a projectized or functional organization, managing and/or delivering projects based on objectives and goals.
• Experience managing projects to include project budget, scope, and project schedule using project management techniques (e.g., critical path method, program evaluation and review technique, work breakdown structure).
• Experience performing work utilizing project management tools and techniques, processes, and knowledge areas.
• Experience leading and/or supervising project teams to include assignment and review of work and project objectives, on-time delivery, and managing key stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• PMP (Project Management Professional).
• Bachelors Degree Business Management, Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Public Administration.
• Construction, Facilities Management, or Engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Initiates new projects by thoroughly exploring key elements of the scope of the project.
• Plans projects by defining goals, outcomes, and expectations.
• Executes project plans and facilitates completion of the project.
• Monitors and controls the project from beginning to completion.
• Closes the project upon completion.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• Determines criteria that will indicate project success.
• Identifies potential project constraints and risks.
• Leads the definition of project objectives and establishes short- and long-term goals.
• Determines the course of action required to meet project objectives.
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables.
• Ensures project is completed and meets original expectations.
• Assigns and distributes work to staff based upon departmental/division needs, deadlines and qualifications of personnel.
• Directs staff in carrying out appropriate job duties.
• Evaluates time required to complete projects and workload of staff members in order to establish accurate timelines and/or deadlines.
• Establishes performance goals and measures progress toward goals.

Benefits

• The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

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