SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - OCI

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. An Equal Opportunity Employer Nature of Work This is advanced professional and administrative work responsible for planning, directing, designing and coordinating the activities of the Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Work involves independent judgment in the application of principles and practices of planning, directing, designing, and coordinating capital projects. Supervision may be exercised over project managers, engineers and construction professionals, and administrative or related clerical staff. Work is reviewed for general adherence to established guidelines and procedures. Reports to the department director or his/her designee. Essential Functions Reviews project proposals to determine project time frame, funding, procedures required to complete the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of the project Formulates the work plan for each phase of the project Meets with staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority Confers with project personnel to ensure project is progressing on schedule and within budget Provides on-site project support as required Visits and inspects project sites during different phases ensuring compliance with building plans and codes Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifying schedules or plans as required Prepares project reports for the director or designee Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems Provides direction and administration of design and construction projects through architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of a professional staff to ensure success in the monitoring of the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex city buildings, structures, and related projects Coordinates project activities with activities of other governmental agencies Assigns work to project managers and/or other staff members Conducts research of past practices, preparing reports and providing recommendations Performs other related work, as required.