Transportation & Public Works Program Administrator (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Program Administrator provides overall management for the budgeting, scheduling, project or program management, and construction of public works projects and other capital-intensive projects to meet future service demands and regulatory requirements. Oversees, administers, and manages department, operations, personnel activities, and budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Science, or Business field.
Seven (7) years of experience in public works construction, project management, programming, and/or operations.
Three (3) years of supervisory/project management experience which included responsibility for construction management, asset or right-of-way management and/or long-range planning/programming.
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Knowledge of departmental, local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the functional program and the principles and practices of public administration and management, construction, or engineering activities.
Thorough knowledge of personnel practices and principles of supervision.
Knowledge of project scheduling and forecasting for construction projects.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and negotiate with technical staff, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and citizens.
Ability to write highly technical and non-technical reports.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the general public.
Extensive knowledge of project management, scheduling, administration, and implementation.
Knowledge of personnel management and operation efficiency.
Knowledge of public works infrastructure and construction.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the operational unit or functional program and the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Ability to manage unit/program activities through the supervision of subordinate supervisors
Ability to establish and obtain operating long-range goals and objectives for unit.
Ability to supervise staff and delegate work and assignments.
Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems and to plan, assign, delegate responsibility.
Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to develop and implement budget, perform cost analysis, and expense tracking.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED plus eleven (11) years of the required experience including three (3) years of the stated supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
An associate degree in any field plus nine (9) years of the required experience including three (3) years of the stated supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus nine (9) years of the required experience including three (3) years of the stated supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A master's degree or higher in a specified field plus five (5) years of the required experience including three (3) years of the stated supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Review and approve expenditures related to professional service fees, supplemental agreements and change orders
Review consultant's design plans for constructability and conforming to City of Dallas standards before advertisement for bids.
Monitor projects status to ensure they are going to council for professional services and Master Service Agreement awards as scheduled.
Ensure team members are managing their assigned projects and maintaining their schedule as needed
Assist engineers with resolving design and construction issues as they arise on their projects
Represent the department at public/stakeholder's meeting and provide project updates to council and citizens as needed
Participate as a committee member to improve current department's design standard
Manages activities of staff and daily operations of the Construction Management, Right-of-Way Management or Asset Management activities; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; reviews and oversees work schedules of others all subordinate levels.
Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals and directs evaluation activities; oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; oversees all projects and schedules, reviews budgets, and maintains project management software for City Manager review.
Inspects, evaluates, and reviews work completed by staff and other employees for quality and specification adherence in construction projects; provides training to new employees and conducts evaluations and performance reviews; manages timecards and other personnel logistics; assists and supports the hiring process for employees and maintenance workers.
Analyzes, evaluates, and ensures production goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the preparation of and evaluates, implements, and administers the department budget; oversees the planning, development, coordination, and operation of special projects or facilities.
Negotiates consultant proposals and reviews contract packages and specifications; provides direction and insight to project managers administering professional services and construction contracts.
Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
Represents the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate.
Directs and supports activities of staff and managers performing daily operations of the Public Works Street Maintenance, Project Management or Program Administration and related activities; works with manager to identify work, delegate assignments, and track completed work; develops and implements changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures.
Responds to weather related emergencies; floods, tornados, straight line winds, snow and ice
Provides escalated expertise for customer service issues; communicates effectively with customers and responds to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.