Project Manager – Public Safety

Under the supervision of the Administrative Services Director, the Project Manager plans, coordinates, monitors and manages moderately sized projects within the Public Safety Department and ensures compliance with and adherence to goals, objectives, contracts, timelines, budget, and schedules. Ensures compliance with and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations. The Project Manager will focus on assessment, operations, design and procurement of Public Safety Operations technology, programs and facilities.

• Plans, budgets, schedules, forecasts and reports on all projects (conceptual through completion; ensures all projects are managed according to project plans, specifications, contract documents and in compliance with state and federal codes, statutes, regulations and industry best practices).
• Works with staff and groups to develop project objectives, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets needed in preparation of requests for proposal’s (RFP’s); creates RFPs or invitation for bid; develops criteria pertinent in contract negotiations; manages and reviews development of projects; establishes project budgets; may serve on proposal evaluation committees.
• Identifies and/or coordinates funding from various sources, including grants, bonds, legislative appropriations, or allocations from the Board of County Commissioners; ensures contract requirements match budgetary requirements; tracks expenditures for conformance with budget and contract requirements; reviews contractor submittals for payment recommendations; tracks material quantities to assure invoice accuracy.
• Coordinates scheduling of tasks with staff, other divisions, and contractors; monitors progress of time and tasks as defined in contract; manages activity to ensure the timely completion of projects; reviews all contractor submittals for conformance with contract requirements, and makes recommendations for changes or approvals.
• Oversees the work of external consultants and contractors for assigned project; reviews, evaluates, and/or approves contract deliverables, contract submittals, change directives and change order requests, project alternatives, proposed engineering programs, and similar products to assure the total project performance is achieved in accordance with user and County requirements.
• Prepares detailed reports on project progress identifying problems, solutions, milestones, financial cost projections, and other analyses. Provides project status updates through written reports or presentations to County staff, supervisors, the Board of County Commission, the public, or others as appropriate.
• Schedules and facilitates project meetings from design through execution phases;
  Reviews or coordinates the inspection of work to ensure adherence to codes, regulations, specifications, and project plans.
• Provides technical assistance in project development and planning management; provides support to other project management staff.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

• Knowledge in project management, including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Skilled in operating project management software.
• Skilled in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database and other software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Ability to write reports for a variety of audiences; to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and specifications; and, to interact effectively and professionally with the public, supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment with staff, consultants, and partner organizations.
• Ability to self-organize and perform detail oriented job duties.
• Skilled in providing effective customer service.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field; and
• One (1) year of experience in business or public administration, project management, or related field; or
• Any combination of college education and/or experience totaling…