Vertical Assistant Capital Programs Manager

City of San Antonio•78205, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, is responsible for assisting the City Architect in directing the activities of the Project Delivery - Vertical Projects which provides a broad range of management, contract administration, and architectural/engineering services in the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in City Management Administration, Budget/Finance, or Capital Projects Administration, including knowledge of construction management.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
Skill in project scheduling.
Skill in operating a two-way radio.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Ability to determine the amount, type, and cost of items involved completing additional work to ensure a fair and equitable price is paid for an additional work.
Ability to identify and resolve problems.
Ability to negotiate acceptable solutions.
Ability to formulate, analyze, and interpret construction progress schedules.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

Nice To Haves

Texas Architect license.
PMP Certification.
Increasingly responsible experience in supervision, training, and personnel.
Experience in Architectural design, construction, management and construction site field observation.
Experience in construction materials, architectural and engineering construction standards and practices.
Experience managing architectural design and building construction projects.
Knowledge of architectural design and construction
Knowledge of construction management and sequencing of construction activities

Responsibilities

Assists in developing administrative and operational plans in conjunction with the Department Director in order to accomplish project completion as efficiently as possible.
Assists in supervising the Project Delivery - Vertical Projects staff to include all aspects of personnel management and project oversight.
Assists in formulating overall Capital Projects implementation strategy.
Assists in preparing project status reports based on project control team reports and feedback.
Assists in compiling construction data and coordinating with City Public Service, San Antonio Water System, and public, private, and franchised utility companies.
Assists in establishing priorities and goals for project control teams.
Assists in visiting project job sites and reviewing contractor job progress.
Assists in resolving construction related conflicts and disputes.
Assists in preparing budget input data.
Assists in preparing council agenda items (i.e.; proposal acceptance, services contracts, additional fees, construction contract award, field alterations, additional construction funds.
Assists in initiating interest statement packages, monitoring Architect/Engineer contract schedules and maintaining Architect/Engineer master lists.
Assists in preparing and submitting bond fund sale and CDBG fund needs and status of funds.
Assists in initiating and revising project cost data reports and approving payments to consultants, contractors, etc.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required and as directed.