Parking Project Coordinator​/Construction Manager

Construction Project Manager

The City of Madison Parking Division is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead capital improvement projects, facility renovations, major maintenance initiatives, and technology upgrades across our parking system. This position manages projects from planning through construction, working with vendors, contractors, City agencies, and operational staff to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality facilities while minimizing impacts to daily operations. The position exercises considerable independent judgment and reports to the Parking Operations Manager.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a professional who is collaborative, organized, and focused on solutions, with relevant experience in:

• Project and construction management
• Capital improvement and facility projects
• Contract administration and procurement
• Budgeting and project scheduling
• Building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and impacted parties

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning, Management, and Delivery

• Lead the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of parking facility, operational, and system improvement projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, implementation plans, and performance measures.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and establish priorities based on operational and facility needs.
• Identify project risks, operational impacts, and resource constraints and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project updates, reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Review consultant studies, plans, specifications, recommendations, and technical documents for accuracy, feasibility, and operational compatibility.

Capital Projects and Facilities Coordination

• Coordinate capital improvement projects, facility renovations, and major maintenance initiatives for parking garages, lots, and associated infrastructure.
• Develop and review engineering plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, and construction documents.
• Organize and lead project teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, and impacted parties through project implementation and completion.
• Monitor construction and facility improvement projects to ensure compliance with project requirements, schedules, safety standards, operational needs, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate project activities and schedules with Engineering, Traffic Engineering, utilities, developers, contractors, and other City agencies.
• Assist in preparing capital budget requests, project justifications, cost projections, and funding recommendations.

Procurement and Contract Administration

• Develop scopes of work, bid specifications, requests for proposals, and technical contract documents for projects and professional services.
• Assist in the evaluation, selection, and recommendation of contractors, consultants, vendors, and service providers.
• Manage project contracts, covering change orders, invoices, deliverables, schedules, compliance documents, and project closeout tasks.
• Track contractor and consultant performance to guarantee adherence to contractual obligations, quality benchmarks, deadlines, and safety protocols.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost analysis, financial tracking, and capital expenditure reporting.

Maintenance and Asset Management

• Assist in developing and implementing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for parking facilities, infrastructure, and operational equipment.
• Conduct facility assessments, inspections, and condition evaluations to identify repair, replacement, maintenance, and safety priorities.
• Coordinate maintenance-related projects and operational continuity during facility repairs, upgrades, and emergency response activities.
• Maintain and analyze facility condition, maintenance, and replacement data to support capital forecasting and investment planning.
• Assist in identifying future infrastructure needs, deferred maintenance priorities, and operational reinvestment strategies.

Construction Oversight and Operational Coordination

• Coordinate and monitor contractor activities, construction operations, and field work associated with facility and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, safety standards, operational requirements, and project…