International Bridges Strategic Project Manager

About the role

Under general direction, develop, coordinate, and participate in programs to develop the international bridge system in El Paso and within the west Texas region.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and participate in project management and policies related to international bridges, capital project planning, economic development, and collection, database management and analysis of economic data.
• Conduct research on federal laws in the US and Mexico that may impact the International Bridge system in west Texas and southern New Mexico.
• Project bridge crossings by type as a basis for revenue and expenditure policy, capital planning and budgeting, and debt issuance.
• Apprise city officials of resource constraints and advise as to options.
• Develop proficiency in various revenue streams (tolls, grants, state, and federal transportation funding) available to the international bridges for the purpose of short and long term impacts, planning and forecasts.
• Present and explain economic and financial information and research results to members of city council, public, private groups, and city staff.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation and evaluation of goals and objectives related to international bridges.
• Interpret economic and trade data relative to the city's international bridges and budget; highlight issues and make recommendations to elected officials as needed.
• Develop, oversee, coordinate, and maintain an effective program to estimate and monitor bridge related activity.
• Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling, assigning and assessing work, appraising employee performance, and providing for training and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Economics, Public Administration, Business, International Relations, or Economic Development.
• Four (4) years of experience in public finance, international relations, project management, logistics, or economic analysis; including three (3) years of experience in international relations or economic analysis, plus two (2) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.
• Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Qualifications

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.