Project Manager; Engineering; Civil Service

Position: Project Manager (Engineering) (Civil Service)
Description

Take advantage of one of the country's most affordable cities. The City of Sioux City is located in the rolling Loess Hills along the Missouri River and has an opening for a Project Manager who is looking to either start their career or to continue this career. This position, under the general direction of the City Engineer, coordinates and administers construction, maintenance and development of public works and utility facilities city-wide.

The work involves supervising the design and construction of streets, bridges, water and sewer systems, related facilities and other public works projects. Applicant should have thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering, Survey systems, and drafting.

At the City, we value our employees by providing them the peace of mind through our exceptional compensation and benefits package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Our employees enjoy our competitive benefits which include but not limited to medical and dental coverage, life and cafeteria plan options, generous paid leave time.

For detailed information about our benefits, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./pats

Our employees are required to reside within thirty (30) miles of the City of Sioux City limits which includes Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

For a brief overview of Sioux City and this position, please review the hiring brochure here.

Our employees are required to reside within 10 miles of the City of Sioux City limits which extends to other states;
Nebraska and South Dakota.

Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-4:30PM.

Come join us!

Duties

* Plans, develops, researches and analyzes special project initiatives designed to improve service delivery and quality of life in Sioux City including public utilities, City services, environmental issues, economic development and related areas.

* Coordinates with stakeholders in the administration of construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observations of work in progress to ensure contract compliance; provides cost estimates, budgets, and project schedules; ensures appropriate documents are prepared and monitors project budget to achieve successful project completion and/or grant compliance.

* As a project manager, consults with various departments to determine project scope and requirements, gathers and prepares information regarding design, specification, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and timeline to achieve project completion.

* Oversees and directs construction projects from conception, design to completion. Scopes projects in-depth to determine deliverables and budgets. Prepares internal and external reports pertaining to job status.

* Determines methodologies, information resources and techniques to be utilized in the conduct of architectural research, planning, and programming studies.

* Reviews and recommends for approval the work of design teams during development of new construction and modernization projects.

* Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

* Researches and reviews State and Federal regulations and proposed amendments as related to Public Works.

* Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

* Assures compliance with City, State, and Federal policies and ordinances.

* Administers consultant contracts for project design development work, as well as participating in the selection processes.

* Manages teams of consultants and contractors.

* Administers consultant contracts for project design development work, as well as participating in the selection processes.

* Implements quality construction standards and practices to ensure quality and safety.

* Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, including the preparation of contracts, schedules, expenditures, and project reports.

* Maintain productive relationships with managers, design and engineering consultants and contractors; and engage in problem-solving, team building and partnerships to accomplish the overall objectives of the department and City leadership.

* Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports and provide explanations which require displaying and presenting plans and drawings, graphics, spreadsheets, and other communication methods to audiences of varying familiarity.

* Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. If an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.

Qualifications

Cognitive Demands,

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you; ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), and…