Project Manager; Engineering; Civil Service

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. The 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. Applicants 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 peace of mind through an exceptional compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, life and cafeteria plan options, and generous paid leave. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package.

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

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Manages teams of consultants and contractors.
• Implements quality construction standards and practices to ensure quality and safety.
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing, including the preparation of contracts, schedules, expenditures, and project reports.
• Maintains productive relationships with managers, design and engineering consultants and contractors; and engages in problem‑solving, team building and partnerships to accomplish the overall objectives of the department and City leadership.
• Prepares clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports and provides 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.

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