Infrastructure and Capital Projects Manager

The Infrastructure and Capital Projects Manager oversees the City’s public infrastructure and capital projects, coordinating planning and construction with City departments, contractors, the public, and the City’s engineering services firm.

• Coordinate projects from planning through construction, including schedules, budgets, cost estimates, bidding, contracts, inspections, and closeout. Prepare and update the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and coordinate the annual street maintenance program

• In partnership with the City’s engineering services firm, coordinate review of plans, specifications, stormwater and traffic reports, and proposed public improvements for compliance with City requirements. Coordinate permits, utility reviews, impact fee assessments, and resolution of technical issues

• Prepare or coordinate bid documents, evaluate proposals, recommend contract awards, and administer construction contracts, including amendments, pay estimates, change orders, and requests for information

• Coordinate inspections of City projects, development improvements, rights-of-way, and stormwater facilities. Work with City staff, consultants, and contractors to address deficiencies and maintain construction and safety standards

• Oversee MS4 permit compliance and reporting, and work with government agencies and utilities on project approvals, permitting, and infrastructure matters

• Supervise the Engineering Inspector/Technician, oversee assigned work of the City’s engineering services firm, and support other departments with infrastructure and engineering matters
• Communicate with stakeholders:
  Serve as a point of contact for developers, contractors, agencies, and residents. Respond to infrastructure and drainage concerns, prepare recommendations and reports, and attend Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Aldermen meetings as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of five years in a related field required
• Any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
• Valid driver’s license

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Three (3) years supervisory experience

• Municipal infrastructure, capital project delivery, construction practices, and engineering principles related to streets, water, sewer, stormwater, and traffic
• Plan review, inspections, cost estimating, bidding, contract administration, impact fees, and applicable codes, permits, and construction standards
• Project planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and MS4 permit requirements
• GIS, project management software, and other tools used to organize and communicate project information

• Manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and budgets while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and staff; identify issues; and develop practical recommendations
• Review technical plans and reports, communicate needed corrections, and coordinate inspections and approvals with the City’s engineering services firm
• Interpret applicable policies, ordinances, contracts, and regulations and make sound decisions within the position’s authority
• Explain technical matters clearly in meetings, written reports, and conversations with staff, elected officials,…