Public Works Capital Project Manager (Permanent, Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Direct and control multiple projects which are large, complex, highly visible, involve multiple and dissimilar functions and issues
• Prepare and manage consultant agreements for various services including design, surveying, environmental, right-of-way acquisition, construction inspection and other project services
• Aid the Public Works Director and City Engineer in preparing budgetary considerations relating to capital projects
• Collaborates with accounting staff, planning and development staff, regulatory agencies, permitting and grant agencies, WSDOT and utility companies in the development of assigned projects
• Create, update and implement process improvement procedures, tasks, workflows and systems
• Develops exhibits and schedules open houses to inform, receive feedback and educate the public on the plans and details of assigned projects
• Review construction plans and specifications for conformance to applicable codes. Make recommendations for revisions and improvements to construction plans and specifications
• Represent the City at public meetings, administrative hearings, and when working with regulatory and other governmental agencies
• Initiates and maintains contact with all affected and interested parties
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel in developing engineering solutions for maintenance problems. Establish maintenance techniques, procedures, and schedule as needed
• Oversee the bid advertisement, bid opening, and bid award process
• Lead preconstruction and weekly construction meetings with external consultants and contractors
• Cook up and complete construction administration tasks which include but are not limited to daily inspection reports; agendas and minutes for meetings; monitoring project schedule and budget; processing payment requests; processing change orders, field orders, and requests for information; punch list development; as-built drawing review and preparation; and project closeout
• Support and may take the lead in resolving disputes with contractors and in the settlement of claims by or against contractors, as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering, construction management, or related field
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, with extensive experience in administering multi-faceted projects
• Advanced MS Office skills and some project management software
• Mix of soft skills and work ethics built through experience: Willingness to share ideas, opinions, and information that is challenging, contradictory, or different; Ability to foster collaboration in pursuit of shared goals; Ability to manage a variety of tasks, responsibilities, and projects while being organized and detail oriented; Excellent written, oral and visual communication skills; Resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets an acceptable standard for safety at the point of hire and throughout employment in this position