Project Manager (SPLOST

REPORTS TO: Capital Projects Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director
PAY GRADE: 128
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

The Project Manager oversees multiple public infrastructure and facility projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout within an established program framework, with increasing independence as experience and familiarity with program requirements are demonstrated. Responsibilities include coordinating with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public; administering contracts; reviewing schedules and cost proposals; documenting decisions; and escalating issues as appropriate to ensure successful project delivery.

Work focuses on the responsible delivery of infrastructure and facility projects that demand strong technical judgment, critical thinking, disciplined project management, and effective collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. This role is central to ensuring projects are delivered transparently, efficiently, and in a manner that reflects both community priorities and long-term public value.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Occasional evening work may be required.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or other applied technical disciplines related to the built environment with 5 years of progressive project management experience, including demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and administer design and construction contracts in an owner-side, consulting, or public-sector environment or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Professional Engineer, EIT, or CCM

Experience in the Southeast US construction industry

Experience in client service and stakeholder management, including coordination with diverse internal and external parties

Experience managing consultants and contractors in an owner-side or oversight role

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Effectively applies and enforces project standards as required by the Contract, the Specifications, and ACCGov standards. Manages assigned projects, overseeing scope, schedule, resource selection, risk assessment, budget, and fees required for successful delivery.

Facilitates public engagement and coordinates technical input from stakeholders.

Professionally resolves issues within delegated authority and documents decisions.

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a variety of project management and document control tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, MS Project), primarily for project oversight, coordination, and reporting.

Documents and advises the Director of any foreseeable project challenges, required adjustments, agreements, and negotiations.

Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment, document decisions, and elevate issues appropriately within established governance structures to ensure on-time delivery.

Reviews contract documents and related materials with the project team and relevant staff. Ensures compliance with project contract documents and terms.

Sets turnaround time targets for reviews and monitors compliance with established project metrics; adjusts as required.

Manages resource allocation throughout the project life cycle. Monitors and manages costs of internal and external resources to complete the established project plan.

Monitors and manages all project costs and proactively addresses cost conflicts prior to execution of work authorizations.

Demonstrated flexibility and situational awareness, with the ability to adapt to changing project conditions and stakeholder needs.

Ensures compliance with established billing procedures. Reviews and recommends progress pay estimates in a timely manner.

Reviews, verifies, and certifies monthly engineering and contractor payment requests; compares progress billed against actual deliverables and advises management of discrepancies.

Represents ACCGov in negotiations and communications with designers, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders, in coordination with Program Management and ACCGov leadership as appropriate.

Directs and reports project progress and performance to the Director.

Establishes and maintains liaison relationships across ACCGov, consultant engineering firms, and outside…