Public Works Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is a point of contact for the City's projects. Working on establishing and maintaining processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle. Determining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risk.

• Develop procedures and manage staff to ensure efficient work efforts and quality output.
• Coordinate Risk Management activities, monitor project contingency, review and approval all changes, and ensure compliance with city and state retention requirements for program-related documents.
• Manage, direct, and supervise technical staff engages in the oversight and inspection of public and private infrastructure. Including utilities, sidewalks, and private development work within the Public Right-of-Way.
• Oversee professional contracts, from preparing proposals to negotiating and finalizing contracts and amendments, Reviewing all invoices before payment.
• Supervise and participate in developing proposals, rule revisions, ordinances, and formal documentation for review and approval by elected officials and governing bodies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to various groups, citizens, elected officials, and staff. Act as a liaison for project/program activities.
• Communicate with City Council, residents, and other government agencies. Identify issues and communicate concerns to all interested parties so that appropriate action can be taken. Represent the City in a technical capacity in meetings and on various committees.
• Manage the project budget, ensuring appropriate allocation, monitoring expenditures, and preparing periodic reports. Develop and administer budgets and contracts.
• Supervise and participate in developing proposals, rule revisions, ordinances, and formal documentation for review and approval by elected officials and governing bodies.
• Oversee financial operations, initiate/participate in actions for core financial processes, and administer long term financial plans and multi-million dollar operating capital budgets.
• Provide staff supervision to ensure the quality and efficiency of work efforts.

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or equivalent

MINUMUM EXPERIENCE:
Six to ten years experience of related experience, including three years of project management or supervisory experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A

EQUIVALENCY:

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

• Considerable knowledge of governmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of modern supervisory techniques with the ability to delegate tasks and assignments.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, contract law, and managerial accounting.
• Good project management skills, including budgeting and evaluating financing alternatives.
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the skill to make presentations.
• Strong research and analytical skills. Leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple project and activities.
• Experience and skill in strategic and tactical planning.
• Ability to recruit competent personnel, train them effectively, and supervise personnel, for efficient performance and high morale.
• Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, success factors, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of computer software and information systems used to facilitate program management.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and implement innovative processes and procedures to achieve goals.

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