Associate Project Manager

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 61 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced project manager to administer and manage construction projects on City-owned facilities. You will participate in planning, cost estimating, budgeting, scoping, and design of assigned projects, and supervise construction, inspection, and closeout activities.

Projects are typically single-phase and under three months, covering building components, landscaping, painting, and exterior improvements.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time diversified work experience managing multi-disciplined capital projects.
• Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Total Qualifying Requirement is four years when combining education and experience.

Responsabilités

• Supervises vendor work for planning, design, construction, management and inspection of capital projects.
• Plans, assigns, and coordinates work among vendors, consultants, contractors and City staff.
• Reports on project status focusing on deliverables vs deadlines and budget.
• Prepares RFPs, scope, bid documents, and ensures compliance with applicable laws.
• Conducts site visits and inspections to identify delays or deficiencies.

Connaissances

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Communication

Formation

Associate's Degree in Construction Management

Engineering (any discipline)

Project Management

Related field

Outils

Cartegraph

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Administers and manages construction projects on City-owned facilities. Participates in the planning, cost estimating, budgeting, scoping, and design of assigned projects. Manages construction, inspection, and closeout of assigned projects and assists other City staff on large projects. Projects are often single-phase and take less than three months to complete. Projects include but are not limited to installation of key building components, landscaping, painting, and other exterior improvements.

Department

Public Works

Posting Type

Announcement

Salary

$67,288 per year

Union

None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification

Non-Competitive

General Application Requirements

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing the application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for a special accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two(2)years of full-time diversified work experience managing multi-disciplined capital projects. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering (any discipline), Project Management, or related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification).
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position, based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above. The Total Qualifying Requirement is four (4) years. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification).

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.

• Supervises vendor work for planning, design, construction, construction management, and inspection of Capital projects in various areas, including parks, swimming pools, recreation centers, public safety facilities, etc.
• Plans, assigns, and coordinates work amongst and between vendors, consultants, contractors, etc. and City staff, establishing priorities and deadlines.
• Reports on the status of projects with a focus on progress of deliverables compared to deadlines and spending compared to budget.

• Applies knowledge of project management concepts, principles, methods, and practices as well as knowledge of safety, engineering, and environmental disciplines to perform all work duties.
• Identifies problems in all phases of work on assigned projects; advises City supervisor on a timely basis; recommends and implements approved corrective action to adhere to schedule and project budget.
• Prepares Requests for Proposal (RFPs), project scope, and other bid documents for vendor services, ensuring that RFP's, specifications, designs, contract provisions, and work performed comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Prepares ordinances, resolutions, deed searches, and other administrative and regulatory functions for the full implementation of the City's Capital projects.
• Reviews, critiques, negotiates, and recommends for approval: price proposals from consultants, vendors, and contractors; supplements, change orders, and other contract modifications.
• Maintains control of project budget, ensuring funds spent are consistent with progress attained, and monitors performance to ensure commitments of all parties are being maintained.
• Reviews all reports, shop drawings, and other project documents, prepared by assigned personnel and consultants to monitor progress, identify problems and delays, etc.; recommends approval and/or disapproval of change orders and requisitions for payment.
• Conducts routine construction site visits and inspections and identifies any delays, concerns, or deficiencies.
• Reviews invoices and verifies work performed by consultants and contractors.
• Participates in formal project closeout procedures including recommendations for use of any leftover project budget, close of all administrative functions including verification of final invoice with all vendors, and communication of project completion status with department management and support staff, Office of Management and Budget, and other project stakeholders both internal and external to the City.
• Acts as owner representative in meetings with representatives of other governmental agencies, City Departments, vendors, and the public.
• Plans, assigns, and coordinates work amongst and between consultants and City staff, establishing priorities and deadlines.
• Keeps informed of the laws, codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures affecting the job.
• Uses a variety of technological hardware (i.e., computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (i.e., email, Cartegraph, Microsoft Office, etc.) to host and attend meetings, maintain records, and prepare accurate reports on work performed.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.