Capital Improvement Project Manager

Performs skilled professional engineering and project management work planning, designing, inspecting and administering municipal infrastructure projects. Oversees all phases of capital projects; ensures regulatory and contractual compliance; coordinates with consultants, contractors, property owners, and regulatory agencies; and identifies, applies for, secures, and manages grant funding that supports capital improvement initiatives.

An employee in this class performs professional construction plan review and engineering design work in the coordination and project management of the City’s capital improvement projects which may include roads, stormwater, sidewalks, water, and sewer.

Work involves reviewing construction plans and submittals from consultants; meeting with contractors to review specifications and requirements; participating in pre-construction meetings; scoping the design of capital projects with consultants; assisting in the preparation of bid documents and advertising projects; acquiring easements, monitoring contracted projects through construction; participating in construction progress meetings; processing invoices and monitoring project budgets; processing change orders; and ensuring compliance with contracts, codes and regulations.

Work requires knowledge of engineering design principles, procedures, estimating, and the methods and practices of project management. Work is performed under general supervision of the City Engineer and is evaluated through project outcomes, reporting accuracy, adherence to schedules and budgets, and compliance with regulatory standards.

In addition to these duties, the position is further distinguished by responsibility for identifying, applying for, securing, and administering grant funding that supports capital improvement initiatives; coordinating with internal departments and external agencies on grant requirements; and ensuring timely submission of required reports and reimbursement requests. The employee also supervises inspection staff and serves as a primary liaison with property owners, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to resolve field issues and maintain project compliance.

Participates in identifying and prioritizing capital improvement projects; assists in developing the scope of proposed projects; issues request for qualifications for professional services; and assists in consultant selection. Contributes to long-range capital planning efforts and evaluates project needs based on infrastructure condition and regulatory requirements.

Participates in pre-construction meetings to review project specifications and requirements; meets with consultants and contractors to answer questions andreview and explain construction requirements. Coordinates with regulatory agencies and internal departments to ensure project readiness and compliance.

Supervises staff engaged in infrastructure inspections. Provides direction to City and contract inspectors, reviews field documentation, and ensures accurate reporting of construction progress and compliance.

Prepares bid documents, RFQs and advertising projects; conducts pre-bid meetings and bid opening; assists in the selection of consultants. Ensures procurement activities follow applicable laws, policies, and funding requirements.

Assists with presentation of project contracts to the City Council for approval.

Reviews plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed public infrastructure improvements; reviews design submittals from clients to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Performs technical reviews for proposed construction work on capital improvement projects including the evaluation of streets, sewer, water, drainage, sidewalks, curbing and various other improvement projects to ensure compliance with City policies, standards, regulations, and ordinances.

Reviews plans and construction drawings for proper location of valves, hydrants, laterals, manholes, water and sewer lines, and other appurtenances; review plans for adherence to adopted engineering specifications.

Interprets construction plans and right-of-way plans for the public; explains how the project will affect individual property using plan, roadway and driveway profile. Communicates with property owners to address concerns and support easement acquisition.

Reviews technical engineering site development plans, specifications, profiles, and associated technical reports for public infrastructure…