Project Manager -III; Utilities-Water

Position: Project Manager I-III (Utilities-Water)
Added to system:

2/13/26 10:38 AM

Region:

Colorado

Location:

Aspen

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Bonus: Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available.

Pay Ranges:

• Hiring Range: The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
• Salary Range: The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans, and social security in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Project Manager I - III (depending on experience)

Department: Utilities

Classification: Exempt

Hiring Range:

• Project Manager I: $83,886/annually - $94,390/ annually [Exempt]
• Project Manager II: $99,674/annually - $112,133/ annually [Exempt]
• Project Manager III: $106,642/annually - $119,995/ annually [Exempt]

Salary Range:

• Project Manager I: $83,886/annually - $125,840/ annually [Exempt]
• Project Manager II: $99,674/annually - $149,520/ annually [Exempt]
• Project Manager III: $106,642/annually - $159,994/ annually [Exempt]

Position Summary: Performs professional level planning and management of City water and electric infrastructure projects, including design and review, project bidding, planning, budget management, scheduling, and construction oversight. Assists with water and electric infrastructure policy development, consistent with the organization's mission and values.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general supervision of the Senior Project Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Project Manager I:
  Performs entry leveling budgeting, planning, design, and construction management services in furtherance of City Water and Electric Utility Projects. Works with staff to understand departmental project needs and works to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Project Manager II:
  Performs intermediate professional level project management work to deliver budget, planning, design, and construction management services in furtherance of City Water and Electric Utility Projects. Develop projects and works with staff to prioritize the successful delivery of projects. Assists in the development of departmental Capital project budgets.
• Project Manager III:
  Performs professional level project management work to deliver budget, planning, design, and construction management services in furtherance of City Water and Electric Utility projects. Works to coordinate interdepartmental and private development projects to minimize public impacts and reduce costs. Proposes policy level decisions to the Senior Project Manager and Utility Management Staff. Understands the inner workings of the Utility and represents the Utility as A Subject matter expert within the department and within the City as a whole.

Responsibilities Across All Roles:

Project Management

• Identifies, develops, manages, coordinates, and administers projects from concept development, budget, design, construction, and through completion/close-out. Prepares proposals, recommends, and conducts consultant selection, reviews and manages planning, design, and construction contracts, reviews consultants work, and ensures compliance with City standards, State/Federal code requirements, and standard engineering practices.
• Responsible for projects from concept development, project budget, project execution, and project close-out.
• Manages construction contracts or projects, accepts bids for construction, and makes recommendations for City projects. Provides on-site guidance and problem resolution.
• Ensures proper field changes by reviewing field reports on installations for conformance to contracts, regulations, and engineering and construction principles and standards.
• Monitors schedules,…