PROJECT MANAGER

Fayette County Administration; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Administration in Georgia is seeking a full-time project manager to oversee CIP and SPLOST programs, including stormwater, transportation, and solid waste. The role requires coordinating design, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, preparing technical and status reports, liaising with property owners and state agencies, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience; hydrology, hydraulics, and construction preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of CAD and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple CIP and SPLOST projects from planning to execution.
• Monitor progress, review designs, conduct inspections, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with owners, consultants, contractors, and state agencies; manage contracts.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

CAD

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for the management of a variety of capital improvement program (CIP) and Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects, including stormwater, transportation, and solid waste.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. Manages multiple projects; writes and executes project plan design scenarios, schedules, equipment specifications, etc.; plans project life-cycle execution using accepted project management methodologies.


2. Monitors project progress by reviewing design documents, work-in-progress, participating in strategy development, and conducting meetings and field inspections.


3. Develops tasks and milestones for projects; tracks progress against schedules.


4. Manages project files, including the preparation and filing of meeting minutes, communication logs, photographs, drawings, engineering reports, and invoices.


5. Manages assigned project resources as necessary to meet all project goals.


6. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.


7. Prepares technical reports, project summaries, project status reports, changes, and other reports.


8. Communicates with property owners, consultants, contractors, the Georgia Department of Transportation, state agencies, and other parties; serves as liaison between contractors, vendors, department heads, county administrators, and county employees.


9. Prepares invitations to bid, requests for proposals, project estimates, projects specifications, and associated contract documents.


10. Investigates and responds to questions and complaints related to SPLOST projects.


11. Reviews technical drawings and specification to coordinate planning and construction; provides problem-solving and value engineering concepts to maximize project efficiency.


12. Administers all aspects of project contracts established with outside contractors and vendors.


13. Designates the appropriate allocation of resources and support for project completion.


14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the position.


• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for three to five years. Hydrology and hydraulics and construction experience is required. Experience with cost estimation is preferred.


• Strong competency in using Microsoft Office or equivalent software, plus working knowledge of CADD and GIS software.


• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.


• Designation as a Professional Engineer, Engineer in Training, or Project Management Professional desired.