CIP Project Manager (Engineering)

Job Description:

CIP Project Manager (Engineering)

Description

Position Scope

APPLICATION REVIEW, INTERVIEWS, AND CANDIDATE SELECTION MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work managing the design and construction of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP); the development and implementation of service and construction contracts and the development of comprehensive construction documents. Work involves considerable interaction with higher-level City management, administrators, outside local, state, and federal agencies, and engineering and construction firms working for the city. Most of the work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Project Management Supervisor.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Responsible for delivering CIP projects on time and within budget to meet the expectations of leadership.
• Provide technical input and direction during the Annual budget planning process to develop multi-year comprehensive project scope, schedule, and budgets for each CIP project.
• Implement and Project Manage the delivery of assigned CIP projects from conceptual design through project closeout.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records and files for each project managed.
• Analyze and prepare written reports on project performance using project management techniques.
• Develop project cost estimates/projections, schedules, workplans, and budgets.
• Coordinate, direct, and manage relationships with engineers, customers, vendors, outside agencies, departmental/city employees to assess project needs.
• Review plans, specifications, technical reports, and construction cost estimates provided by engineering consultants for compliance with City/industry standards.
• Project Manage City review of contractor shop drawings.
• Coordinate with adjacent projects to ensure CIP projects are in alignment.
• Project Manage and coordinate with City/consultants, contractors, and inspectors assigned to capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with inspectors that oversee safety procedures at construction sites.
• Conduct meetings with internal, external stakeholders and those under contract with the city on each CIP Project.
• Negotiate with engineers and contractors on contracts and change orders.
• Prepare change order requests for leadership consideration.
• Review and approve engineer and construction contractor project pay requests. Maintain schedule/progress records and track project budget expenditures to remain within authorized amounts.
• Coordinate with the City assigned inspectors and attend bi-weekly construction meetings as necessary.
• Coordinate with City Inspector to maintain inspection records, permits, plans and related construction documentation on file for each project.
• Receive and respond appropriately to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Manage resolution of complex customer service issues requiring interdepartmental, interdivisional and/or inter-governmental coordination.
• Works closely with administration staff for support and project tracking.
• Provide weekly project status updates to Project Management Supervisor.
• Attend monthly leadership meetings and provide CIP Project updates on assigned projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management or related field, and considerable experience in project management in public works related infrastructure such as sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems, stormwater sewer collection systems, roadway systems, pump stations, water production plants, and wastewater plants or related field.; OR and equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: A Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the ability to obtain an Arizona P.E. within one (1) year; certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification or equivalent.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Design and Construction practices, techniques, materials, equipment, cost estimates, and budgets relating to public works, utilities, and civil and structural work.
• Engineering plans, specifications and drawings.
• City and state procurement policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of project management.

Skill in:

• Project Management
• Project development, scheduling, monitoring, and control systems.
• Setting priorities, planning, assigning, training, and supervising the work of others.
• Interpreting technical documents and map specifications.
• Collecting, tabulating, organizing, evaluating, analyzing and presenting data and information.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret plans, specifications and construction documents and compare them with various aspects of construction.
• Identify errors in design and non-compliance on construction projects.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City officials, contractors, property owners, outside agencies, internal/external stakeholders, and others.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Work effectively with others as part of a specially assigned team or in conjunction with a work group.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and expenditures.
• Maintain delivery schedules.
• Explain information in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical people.

Additional Information

Possession of an Arizona Driver License.

Employee Benefits & Wellness

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.

For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$86,424.00 - $129,667.20 Annually