Project Manager/Engineer

About the role

The Project Manager provides project management for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. Acts as the City’s representative in delivering CIP projects from authorization to final completion. Ensures that projects are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner, achieving the desired objective.

Responsibilities

• Researches and provides project documents during the project planning phase such as existing facility and utility plans and existing conditions.
• Develops and creates the initial project scope documents requirements with end users and develops a rough order of magnitude budget and schedule.
• Prepares RFQs, reviews design proposals and contracts, plans/construction documents including, ensuring compliance with City codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Affirms the project plans and specifications meet requirements.
• Reviews and resolves project conflicts.
• Prepares cost estimates, negotiates contracts and amendments.
• Develops project schedule including design, bidding and construction phases.
• Provides coordination between City, consultants and contractors to deliver the project.
• Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
• Administers contracts and monitors project progress, including corrections to maintain scope, schedule and project budget.
• Reviews and recommends payment of contractor’s and consultant’s invoices.
• Participates in A&E Meetings, Pre-Bids, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction meetings.
• Processes Requests for Information, Submittal reviews when necessary and Cost Proposal requests as needed.
• Conducts quality assurance during design and construction including review of project scope, and field observations on projects.
• Oversees contracts related to quality assurance such as professional services related to materials testing, testing and balancing and equipment commissioning.
• Collaborates with senior management, consulting engineers, and end-users to ensure project requirements are gathered, goals for the project are established and the project delivery is monitored to meet the identified results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in a professional level related role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Three years of experience in a professional level civil engineering or project management role.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency’s codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration.
• Knowledge of computers and project management software programs.
• Effective public relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to negotiate contract change orders.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division.
• Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations.
• Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Benefits

• Medical: United Healthcare
• Dental: Cigna
• Vision: Superior Vision
• Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Disability Insurance: Equitable
• Life Insurance: Free up to 1X your base annual salary
• 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: Additional voluntary employee participation
• Employee Wellness Center: FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
• Gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+: FREE access through our employee medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
• Sick Leave Pool: Additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted
• SmartDollar: Free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
• Holistic Health & Wellness: FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
• MissionSquare 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: Additional voluntary employee participation
• Training and Tuition Assistance: Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for job-related or enhancing work performance courses
• Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave: 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year, 15 days sick leave per year, starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year, sick and vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit, 15 days Paid Parental Leave

Pay

$69,367.00 - $86,709.00 Annually

Schedule

Full-time