Public Works Project Manager

FIXED TERM ENDS: DECEMBER 31.2029

The Public Works Project Manager plans, coordinates, directs and oversees a wide variety of citywide capital projects, services, and activities. The job requires extensive coordination and communication efforts to monitor construction projects from initial design stages through completion. The Public Works Project Manager supervises technical construction work and prepares and administers project contracts, budgets, plans, schedules, and design specifications for single or multi-phased capital improvement projects, the position also provides construction-related oversight services ensuring projects are coordinated and completed within schedule and budget while adhering to local, state and federal standards, environmental and construction safety guidelines, and best management practices.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the public.

• Coordinates and manages the construction of public works projects including Right-of-Way (ROW), street, storm drainage facilities, through the use of consultants, contractors, and City staff.
• Develops and evaluates Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Quote (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), Scopes of Work, and PS&E, coordinates and submits NOIs and NOTs and issues Notices to Proceed and Notices to Suspend Work.
• Inspects construction in progress and upon completion verifies compliance with contract conditions, specifications, codes, and timelines, and authorizes payment.
• Performs construction document and engineering plan reviews to assure compliance with City codes, plans, ordinances, and engineering and construction practices and standards.
• Communicates with contractors regarding concerns and issues related to contract specifications, materials, costs, safety, and timelines.
• Proactively manages projects to avoid or resolve issues between different parties and contract participants.
• Evaluates specifications and cost estimates for contract work to be performed on City construction projects and administers associated construction contracts.
• Coordinates and prepares construction schedules and contracts, and tracks work performed to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinates the work of contractors and consultants.
• Tracks the project budgets and manages the change order process.
• Coordinates activities with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Verifies permits are obtained from the appropriate entities and the requirements for those permits are met.
• Positively interacts with City Council and staff, contractors, businesses, public agencies, citizens, and other jurisdictions to exchange information, coordinate projects, and resolve issues and concerns.
• Conducts preconstruction and bid opening meetings.
• Coordinates construction surveying efforts when appropriate.
• Coordinates requests for information.
• Coordinates and directs project inspection efforts to ensure compliance with plans and specifications including required project submittals and materials testing.
• Oversees record drawing process to ensure accuracy and timely submittals.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Responds to routine public inquiries and complaints in a courteous and timely manner.
• Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with contracted entities, consultants, developers, community and neighborhood organizations, governmental and non‑profit agencies, external business partners, and internal City departments.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

• Knowledge of engineering design principles, practices, and objectives, especially as they apply to civil engineering, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects
• Knowledge of Federal, State, City, and other statutes, codes, and regulations governing municipal and civil engineering, bidding, and construction
• Knowledge of project cost estimation and accounting methods and techniques
• Knowledge of construction contract administration methods and negotiation…