Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineer in Prairie Village

Nature of Work:
This position performs professional responsibilities overseeing consultant agreements and construction contracts. Mandates the management and coordination of all public infrastructure improvements and major repair/maintenance projects, including streets, storm sewers, channels, bridges, parks, and related mandates.

• Assist in the administration of the Capital Improvement Program. Develop the department’s five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and coordinate work of consulting engineering firms and architects to ensure Prairie Village standards are implemented on project design and construction.
• Seek outside sources of funding for eligible projects, including the annual Johnson County SMAC and CARS funding request.
• Prepare contracts for both professional and construction services; review preliminary and final plans to ensure acceptability with city codes and current engineering standards and practices.
• Coordinate the selection of design professionals for public projects; manage design and construction administration consultants throughout all phases of the project life cycle, meeting with engineers and architects to resolve contractual and design issues.
• Manage the preparation of plans, specifications and contract documents for approved projects, including both in‑house design and consultant design.
• Sign and seal construction plans for in‑house design projects.
• Establish engineer estimates for projects.
• Coordinate project bid invitations, bid openings, and contract awards; evaluate bids and recommend awards to city council.
• Manage budget and schedule during construction; meet with contractors, monitor progress, resolve problems, and recommend contract bid approvals, payments, change orders, and related matters.
• Monitor progress of project schedule, budgets, and significant issues, maintaining CIP information on the city website.
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