Project Manager (Capital Delivery Services)

City of Austin; United States; Hybride; USD 90 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Education assistance

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Résumé du poste

The City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services Department, is seeking a senior project manager to lead large administrative projects, coordinate staff, and manage contracts. Under minimal supervision, you will define requirements, assemble teams, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining compliance.

You will prepare reports for the City Manager and Council, present to management teams, and drive continuous improvement across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; six years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Experience guiding complex administrative projects and programs.

Responsabilités

• Develops and implements projects including requirements gathering, staffing, and team formation.
• Negotiate contracts with consultants, approve terms and payments, and manage performance remedies.
• Plan timelines for start-up and completion of projects; monitor budgets and schedules.
• Review contracts for compliance and administer change orders and estimates.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for City Manager, Mayor, and City Council offices.
• Prepare City Council agenda material and deliver presentations to leadership.
• Provide leadership to staff and coordinate department work plans.

Connaissances

Project management

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Public speaking

Vendor management

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

About This Position

Job Description: Purpose: Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for managing the work involving the coordination of one or more large or moderately complex administrative projects or activities that require a high degree of specialized knowledge.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams.

Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc.

Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects.

Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.

Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations.

Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors.

Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization.

Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs.

Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.

Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment.
• Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
• Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Skill in using available applicable software packages.
• Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
• Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
• Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
• Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.

Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision. Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision. Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics). Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts. Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations. Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing the design and construction of multi-million-dollar roadways, traffic signals, stormwater, utilities, and trail engineering projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and plans for roadway, traffic signal, stormwater, utilities, and trail engineering projects.
• Experience using contract documents in resolving disputes or claims.
• Experience developing and monitoring schedules and budgets design and construction of roadways, traffic signals, stormwater, utilities, and trail engineering projects in a government setting, either with the City of Austin, another municipality, or a governing agency.
• Experience discerning when to progress projects independently and when to seek guidance.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Compensation Range:

The annual hiring range for this position is $89,880.00-$115,100.00

Location:

One Texas Center (OTC) - 505 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704

General Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Alternative schedule and/or flexible hours available based on business needs; Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs; Up to 60% teleworking available.

Who We Are:

Austin Capital Delivery Services Department (CDS) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 600 active projects, representing an investment of over $10 Billion. At CDS, we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through a constructed project provides a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work.

Innovation and Collaboration

Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and embrace our One City – One Team – One Approach model of delivering capital projects.

Professional Growth and Development

Achieve your professional goals. CDS offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including engineering, architecture, construction management, project planning and management, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications is also available.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 60% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy.

For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

Travel:

The Austin Capital Delivery Services Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Hybrid Work Environment:

The City of Austin Telework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. The City of Austin has an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least 2 days per week at their designated worksite. Some positions may require additional time at their designated worksite.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.