Job Description
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the effective management of the project scope, budget, and schedules for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) such as city building facilities, utilities, and transportation infrastructure projects.. Under limited supervision, the (SPM) will lead diverse projects with multiple City departments and personnel while overseeing consultants/ vendors and contractors.
Compensation Salary:
$84,735 - $105915 annually Starting salary is depending on qualifications and experience Managing projects directly from design to construction. Reviewing engineering plans, studies, specifications, and project manuals and providing feedback and recommendations. Serving as main point of contact and task assigner to coordinate the work of consultants (e.g., surveyors, design engineers, general engineering consultants, geotechnical, pavement, drainage, real estate) to ensure seamless project delivery. Maintaining a detailed log of action items for projects to monitor and track progress towards key milestones and critical dates. Reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates and preparing review comments. Proactively coordinating and maintaining productive relationships with public agencies impacted by projects (e.g., TxDOT, Central Texas Turnpike System, Travis and Williamson counties, City of Austin, City of Round Rock). Initiating and maintaining momentum for utility evaluation and relocation by private, non-profit, and public utility providers impacted by projects (e.g., Oncor, Atmos, Manville WSC). Selecting consultants and contractors through RFP, RFQ, IDIQ, competitive bid, low bid, and other procurement processes and reviewing contracts and agreements. Working directly with impacted landowners and coordinating ROW and easement acquisition with city staff and real estate consultants. Mentoring and providing guidance to other project managers. Engaging with the public on CIP projects in multiple ways including organizing and attending open houses, responding to emails and phone calls, and distributing notices of meetings and project information to residents, businesses, schools, and other institutions impacted by the projects. Working closely with the public information office (PIO) to disseminate project information to the public via established city social media, billing, email, and text channels. Coordinating with the Planning & Development Services staff, land development engineers, and developers on land development projects impacted by and impacting CIP projects. Identifying critical paths, potential issues, and options for resolution and recommending design strategies and policy changes and interpretations. Reviewing and signing invoices and pay apps, monitoring spending and budgets, reviewing professional service agreements, and monitoring and managing project costs. Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, deepen collaborative department and consultant relationships, and streamline the CIP project delivery process. Leading or assisting with grant and other funding opportunity applications. Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications. Other duties as assigned. Formal Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, construction management, business administration, project management, or life or natural sciences. Relatable Work Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a project manager, preferably within a municipal or county government, with emphasis in the management of design and construction of capital improvement projects (roadway, building facilities, parks, water and wastewater infrastructure). Training, Licenses, and Certifications:
Engineer-in-Training, Professional Engineer, or Project Management Professional certification. Valid State of Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualification s:
Municipal engineering experience, Project management experience, Supervisory experience. Professional Engineer, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Knowledge of transportation, utility and building facility construction, and electrical and mechanical systems. Knowledge of construction plans, CADD and/or GIS experience. Experience in Microsoft Project and/or equivalent software programs. Disclaimer:
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards, Effective communication and meeting facilitation to ensure effective and complete feedback. Skill in providing quality assurance reviews for projects based on practices/policies Civil engineering concepts, practices, and procedures related to utility and/or transportation. Communication skills to, cooperation and negotiating solutions to meet the concerns of citizens, neighborhoods, developers, and public officials. Working knowledge and demonstrated ability in project management. Reviewing and detecting deviations in specifications from approved engineering practices, codes and ordinances. Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials. Effective communication (verbal and written) and analytical skills. Working knowledge of plan review software such as Revit, Bluebeam Revu. Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment; must be able to lift 35 lbs. Outdoor environment in all weather conditions requiring moderate walking on job sites with uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Effectively and safely operate City vehicle. Effectively and safely operate computer and other standard office equipment.
