Project Manager III

Manages and coordinates activities of general construction and/or technical projects for the Public Utilities Engineering & Project Management Division. Provides direction, coordination, implementation, control related to the completion of assigned projects.

Provides direction, guidance and assistance to contractors; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with contractors and work crews, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, technologies, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; interprets construction plans and specifications; research code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Performs professional and technical work in supporting business applications including planning, design, analysis, implementation, integration, and management of technical systems for a Department/Division.

Consults with Division management or other officials to review status of Division projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.

Reviews plans, designs, design reports, and specifications pertaining to projects; develops designs, drawings, or maps associated with approved projects; conducts field checks of proposed designs; makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.

Prepares and administers project budgets; submits justifications for budget requests; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.

Prepares project schedules; monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule.

Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating departmental/divisional outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements; understands current and future technological goals and ongoing IT issues to ensure project success.

Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares requests For proposal (RFPs) for services, design services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; issues addendums to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes recommendations to Boards regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; compiles contract language, including specifications package.

Coordinate acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; research federal, state, and local code requirements; coordinates efforts between multiple Divisions, co-applicants, and consultants to prepare application documents; develops programs and reports as required by permit.

Oversees, administers, and coordinates work performed by consultants, contractors, or other service providers; administers annual maintenance contracts; monitors work to ensure compliance with terms of contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants/contractors.

Conducts inspections, monitors work, and maintains records to ensure quality control; inspects quality of work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; coordinates project acceptance with other County Divisions or government agencies.

Prepares executive summaries for presentation to Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials.

Coordinates projects and work activities with other divisions, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, utility companies, state agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates with utility engineering staff to identify location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work.

Coordinates public education activities relating to division projects, services, and activities; coordinates neighborhood programs involving participation of residents, such as resident traffic teams; speaks to property owners and community organizations and provides information regarding projects and activities; develops press releases and public information materials for distribution.

Participates in legal activities relating to projects; attends hearings during court…