Project Manager Engineering

JOB SUMMARY

The job duties of the Project Manager include but are not limited to planning, coordinating, and overseeing municipal construction and infrastructure projects; preparing and reviewing construction drawings, plans, specifications, and cost estimates; coordinating with engineers, contractors, and city departments; ensuring projects comply with city, state, and federal regulations; managing project budgets and schedules; conducting field inspections; and maintaining accurate project documentation.

The Project Manager also evaluates departmental needs, supports long term capital planning, and ensures effective communication with the public, elected officials, and partner agencies. Other duties may be assigned.

The duties described below are indicative of what the Project Manager may be asked to perform; other duties may be assigned:

• Manage and oversee municipal construction and infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities, public buildings, parks, and community development initiatives.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans for capital improvement projects.
• Prepare, review, and update construction plans, drawings, and specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and city departments to ensure project alignment and timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with Kansas municipal codes, ADA requirements, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, progress reports, and inspection records.
• Respond to internal and public requests for project information in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Conduct field inspections to verify construction quality, materials, and adherence to specifications.
• Assist with procurement processes, including RFP development, bid evaluation, and contractor selection.
• Research property records, easements, and right of way needs for project development.
• Accurately prepare reports on project progress, budget status, and completion.

• Planning, completing tasks, and monitoring results within established deadlines.
• Applying project management knowledge to solve a range of technical and logistical problems.
• Following department policies consistently.
• Performing responsibilities in a timely, cost effective manner that ensures customer satisfaction.
• Making decisions that support efficient and cost effective operations.
• Identifying issues, problems, and opportunities and taking appropriate action.
• Adjusting to changing conditions and accepting new duties with a positive attitude.

Demonstrates concern for satisfying customers:

• Assists citizens by answering questions and explaining project impacts and timelines.
• Maintains a professional manner when residents have complaints or concerns.
• Respects confidentiality of information shared by others.
• Communicates honestly and clearly with the public and project stakeholders.

Ensures that the vision, mission and values of the City are represented when performing the functions of a project manager:

• Is proactive in ensuring that job responsibilities meet the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Weigh the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success in making a decision.
• Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance.
• Takes responsibility for own mistakes does not blame others.
• Demonstrates ability to support organizational changes needed to improve the organization's effectiveness;
• Initiating and implementing new methods, approaches or technologies.
• Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures and technology.
• Takes responsibility for one's own performance:
• Takes initiative and responsibility for ensuring continual updating of skills and education necessary for the position.
• Promptly notifies his/her manager about any problems that affect his/her ability to accomplish planned goals.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, etc. as well as continue to learn new techniques and methodologies related to their field.

Fosters teamwork with co-workers:

• Listens and responds constructively to other team members.
• Is patient with other team members, administration, and customers.
• Expresses disagreement constructively e.g., emphasizing points of…