Project Manager

Pay Grade 520. Filing deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026.

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to perform work in the planning and management of major, complex construction, maintenance, and/or repair projects essential to the mission of the assigned division by tracking project progress, making recommendations for improvement, and coordinating the work of personnel to complete projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education in a related field
• Four years of related experience
• Years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• Years of related experience may substitute for years of education
• Valid Driver’s License (must be maintained as a condition of employment)
• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment; may require a post-job offer physical
• Must be accessible for on-call duty and able to work weekends, holidays, and in emergencies as assigned

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, manages, directs, tracks, and reports on construction, maintenance, and/or repair project activities; researches ideas for improvement
• Trains, manages, and supervises the work of subordinates, contractors, and/or work crews
• Manages on-site inspections and maintains records
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Serves as primary contact on project(s) for consultants and the public
• Drafts contracts, obtains permits and licenses
• Provides oversight and control of special contracts and projects
• Audits and approves invoices, tracks funds, prepares bid proposals, and performs other administrative tasks
• Performs related work as assigned

Pay

Minimum salary: $56,754.88 annually. This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime); however, the city offers a compensatory time leave program that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours per week.