City Sr. Project Manager

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction of Public Works, CIP, and facility projects.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and compliance, coordinating with City departments, consultants, contractors, officials, and communities to deliver high‑quality infrastructure. The role focuses on horizontal projects city‑wide, including transportation infrastructure, and requires strong leadership, coordination, and problem‑solving across multiple

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years' experience in facility construction, architectural design/construction, landscape architecture, or design/construction or capital project management; including three (3) years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assume full management responsibility for Public Works, CIP, and facility construction projects from planning through implementation.
• Oversee all project phases to ensure compliance with codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations, including ADA.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, surveyors, consultants, and contractors during design and construction phases.
• Prepare cost estimates, participate in contract negotiations, and oversee consultant selections.
• Monitor performance to ensure contracts are met and projects stay on time and within budget.
• Provide complex staff support to executive leadership and prepare technical reports and updates.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture

Job description

Position Summary

The City Sr. Project Manager is responsible for assuming full management responsibility in the planning, design, and construction of assigned Public Works, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and facility construction projects. The position oversees all project phases, including budgeting, scheduling, design, policy development, construction, and compliance with applicable codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations. This role coordinates with City departments, consultants, contractors, elected officials, and community stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality public facilities and infrastructure projects that meet organizational and community needs.

The City Sr. Project Manager position is responsible for managing critical Department of Municipal Development (DMD) horizontal construction projects for the entire City of Albuquerque.

The horizontal projects that will be managed include but are not limited to:

Transportation Infrastructure – roadways and streets, highway and arterial improvements, intersections and roundabouts, sidewalks and pedestrian pathways, bicycle lanes and multi‑use trails, bridges, culverts, and green stormwater infrastructure, traffic signal systems and street lighting.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Assume full management responsibility for assigned Public Works, CIP, and facility construction projects from early planning through implementation.
• Oversee, monitor, and manage all project phases to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations, including ADA requirements.
• Assign and review the work activities, methods, and deliverables of staff, consultants, and contractors engaged in professional and technical renovations, new development, and construction projects.
• Provide assistance to project managers to ensure projects meet all City specifications and are completed on time and within budget.
• Solve problems that arise during design, scheduling, budgeting, and construction/renovation phases.
• Develop, monitor, and review both short‑term and long‑term project goals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Prepare cost estimates, participate in contract negotiations, and oversee consultant selection processes.
• Monitor consultant and contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and project requirements.
• Confer and coordinate with engineers, architects, surveyors, and other professionals during design and construction phases.
• Assist City departments with Public Works, CIP, and construction projects at all stages, from concept development through final completion.
• Provide highly complex staff assistance to the Department Director, Deputy Director, CIP Official, and executive leadership.
• Prepare technical reports, policy recommendations, and project updates for administration, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Evaluate and incorporate innovative technologies, construction methods, and sustainability practices into City projects.
• Assume full management responsibility for assigned Public Works, CIP, and facility construction projects from early planning through implementation.
• Oversee, monitor, and manage all project phases to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations, including ADA requirements.
• Assign and review the work activities, methods, and deliverables of staff, consultants, and contractors engaged in professional and technical renovations, new development, and construction projects.
• Provide assistance to project managers to ensure projects meet all City specifications and are completed on time and within budget.
• Solve problems that arise during design, scheduling, budgeting, and construction/renovation phases.
• Develop, monitor, and review both short‑term and long‑term project goals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Prepare cost estimates, participate in contract negotiations, and oversee consultant selection processes.
• Monitor consultant and contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and project requirements.
• Confer and coordinate with engineers, architects, surveyors, and other professionals during design and construction phases.
• Assist City departments with Public Works, CIP, and construction projects at all stages, from concept development through final completion.
• Provide highly complex staff assistance to the Department Director, Deputy Director, CIP Official, and executive leadership.
• Prepare technical reports, policy recommendations, and project updates for administration, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Evaluate and incorporate innovative technologies, construction methods, and sustainability practices into City projects.

Supplemental Functions

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the applicable field (facility operations and maintenance, building design and construction, etc.)
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture;

and

Nine (9) years' experience in any combination of the following areas:

• facility construction
• architectural design/construction
• landscape architecture
• design/construction or capital project management; and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.