Construction Project Manager III

82, USD per year

Summary:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Responsible for assigned design, engineering, and construction projects from inception through closeout. Performs comprehensive project management for large and complex construction programs, ensuring compliance with VIA's standards for quality, cost, schedule, and safety. Assists the Manager of Construction with departmental planning, budgeting, and manpower allocation. Provides quality control oversight and professional guidance to Project Managers I and II and other assigned staff.

Applies advanced project management and technical expertise in the supervision, coordination, and execution of VIA's capital projects, including bus and rail transit facilities, maintenance facilities, and related infrastructure.

Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership.

Works under limited supervision, exercising considerable independent judgment and decision-making.

Coordinates with internal stakeholders (planning, engineering, safety, procurement, finance, and operations) and external partners (consultants, contractors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies).

Manages design and construction projects using recognized project management practices to ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Develops, monitors, and updates project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations using modern project management systems and construction technology platforms (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud).

Oversees consultant and contractor performance for design deliverables, construction progress, and contractual compliance.

Prepares and reviews drawings, specifications, and other construction documents to ensure technical accuracy and consistency.

Evaluates contract documents, bids, and proposals to determine responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with procurement requirements.

Serves as departmental contract reviewer to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local procurement laws and VIA standards.

Conducts cost and price analysis, value engineering, and constructability reviews to optimize project delivery.

Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and procurement packages for design and construction contracts.

Provides coordination, direction, and oversight of work performed by project managers I and II and assigned staff.

Coordinates VIA's design and construction activities with other municipalities, utilities, regulatory agencies, and permitting authorities.

Monitors project budgets, schedules, and funding sources to ensure fiscal and administrative compliance.

Prepares reports, schedules, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Exercises administrative and operational control over assigned projects, setting priorities to achieve departmental efficiency and program goals.

Participates in and conducts project meetings, design reviews, and construction progress discussions.

This job description excludes marginal functions that are incidental to performing the job. Other duties may exist.

REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management, design coordination, contract administration, or related field. S ix (6) years of experience must be in managing construction projects, including responsible for leading large-scale, complex, or multi-phase public infrastructure or capital improvement projects. Experience may be substituted in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis for up to four years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in managing federally funded transportation or public infrastructure projects.

Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and project control systems.

Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project), and scheduling applications.

Ability to prepare and interpret complex technical reports, cost analyses, and construction documentation.

Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.

Must maintain reliable attendance and demonstrate sound judgment and…