CIP Program Manager (Strategic Planning and Design)

About the role

Supervise, plan and coordinate assigned activities and operations within the Capital Implementation Program including capital planning, budgeting, scheduling and development of policy recommendations; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to assigned supervisory or management staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for assigned projects within the Capital Implementation Program including planning, scheduling and budgeting of new capital projects; propose solutions to departmental problems.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned CIP services; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Provide staff support to the Environmental Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council; prepare staff reports and write legislation on CIP program goals and intent, policy issues and fund appropriations.
• Review master plans, sector plans and facility plans for CIP input to City-wide processes.
• Ensure compliance with adopted ordinances, plans, policies, schedules, budgets and approved contracts.
• Compile data for and compose capital plan publications; conduct research regarding CIP issues.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate CIP personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of assigned budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Provide staff assistance to assigned supervisory or management staff; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Coordinate CIP program activities with those of other City divisions and agencies, and outside agencies and organizations; coordinate and conduct public meetings.
• Negotiate architectural and engineering contracts with outside contractors.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of capital improvements.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, architecture or landscape architecture, planning, and/or public administration; and six (6) years of managerial capital improvement project or planning experience; and to include three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Additional requirements: possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire; possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working conditions: environmental office and field environment; travel from site to site, exposure to computer screens; inclement weather conditions. Physical essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized vehicles.