Lead Public Utilities Project Manager

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin in the United States seeks a Project Manager to coordinate large administrative projects with minimal supervision. You will manage requirements, staffing, and teams, while handling consultant contracts and change orders to ensure contractual compliance.

The role involves planning, reporting to City leadership, and delivering presentations to executives. A bachelor’s degree plus six years’ experience is required, with extensive city-facing collaboration and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus six years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Experience managing large or moderately complex administrative projects.
• Knowledge of project accounting, methodologies, and risk assessment.
• Experience with contracts, consultant services, and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, development, and implementation of projects, including gathering requirements and forming projected teams.
• Oversee consultant services, contracts, and payments, including negotiation and performance remedies.
• Develop short- and long-range plans with timelines for start-up and completion.
• Monitor contracts and change orders to ensure compliance with obligations.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council offices; prepare agenda materials.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to City Manager, management and department directors.
• Suggest and implement management solutions to address challenges within the City organization.
• Lead professional staff and coordinate with subordinate staff on work plans and problem resolution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Data analysis tools

Job description

City of Austin in the United States seeks a Project Manager to coordinate large administrative projects with minimal supervision. You will manage requirements, staffing, and teams, while handling consultant contracts and change orders to ensure contractual compliance.

The role involves planning, reporting to City leadership, and delivering presentations to executives. A bachelor’s degree plus six years’ experience is required, with extensive city-facing collaboration and risk management.