Infrastructure Project Manager; INTERNAL

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Range: $91,609.79-$ Annual

Are you an organized and strategic project manager who excels at coordinating complex projects and bringing teams together to achieve results? The City of Arvada is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee capital and operational projects, budgets, contracts, and strategic initiatives across Facilities, Public Works, and Utilities. In this role, you’ll collaborate with City departments and external partners to drive projects forward, improve operations, and support the City’s long-term infrastructure goals.

If you’re passionate about project management, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Plans, coordinates, and manages assigned capital and operational projects from initiation through completion, establishing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and performance measures. Coordinates multidisciplinary projects and initiatives across City departments, divisions, and external partners to align resources, resolve issues, and achieve project objectives. Coordinates procurement and contract administration for consultants, contractors, vendors, and service providers; monitors deliverables, schedules, costs, and performance and maintains project and contract documentation.

Develops and monitors project and program budgets, cost estimates, expenditures, and forecasts; identifies variances and supports annual operating and capital budget development. Supports asset management, infrastructure planning, sustainability, energy management, resiliency, and emergency preparedness initiatives, including research, implementation, and continuous improvement. Supports the implementation and administration of infrastructure-related systems, databases, asset records, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Researches applicable regulations, industry practices, emerging technologies, and potential funding and grant opportunities to support infrastructure programs and strategic initiatives. Coordinates stakeholder engagement and serves as a liaison among City departments, public agencies, utility providers, consultants, contractors, community organizations, and the public. Prepares and presents project plans, status reports, financial analyses, presentations, and recommendations; facilitates meetings and communicates project information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Supports departmental strategic planning, performance management, process improvement, and administrative operations. Provides project leadership, guidance, and coordination to departmental teams to support work plans, deliverables, and project objectives. May act as a lead to departmental teams. Travels to City facilities, public works and utility sites, project locations, meetings, and other work locations as required. Operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to travel to locations throughout the City.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of project and program management principles, methods, tools, and practices applicable to municipal infrastructure, facilities, public works, and utilities. Knowledge of municipal budgeting, procurement, contract administration, cost estimating, capital planning, and financial management. Knowledge of asset management, lifecycle planning, infrastructure resiliency, sustainability, energy management, resource conservation, and risk management principles. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, policies, and best practices relevant to assigned projects and programs.

Knowledge of asset management systems, databases, and other technologies used to track infrastructure, facilities, utilities, maintenance, and project information. Familiarity with municipal permitting processes, including building, engineering, and site development permits.

Ability to independently manage multiple projects and programs, including developing scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, resource requirements, and implementation strategies. Ability to analyze technical, financial, operational, contractual, and regulatory…