Project Manager I
Louisville Metro Government
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Job summary
Louisville Metro Government seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects. You will coordinate with city departments, community groups, and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, funding, and resources.
You will review designs for quality and compliance, monitor progress, and manage budgets, schedules, and contracts. Strong communication with officials and partners is essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or Management or related discipline.
- Three (3) years of project management experience in the related occupational group or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage, coordinate, and direct development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects for a department, coordinating with city departments and stakeholders.
- Consult with managers, elected officials, and stakeholders to determine project plans, scope, timelines, funding, and resources.
- Review designs for quality, compliance, and standards; monitor progress and resolve project barriers.
- Develop budgets, schedules, work plans, and cost estimates; monitor contracts and conformance to plans.
- Prepare pre-bid materials, respond to questions, review bids, and prepare recommendations.
- Develop communication plans and status reports for stakeholders; provide updates on risks and mitigation strategies.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Performs project management work by managing, coordinating, and directing development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects for a department including project coordination with city departments, affected community and business organizations, and/or other stakeholders.
- Consults with managers, elected officials, and stakeholders to determine and establish project plans and goals, formulates and defines scope of work and objectives, and develops project work plans including time frames, funding limitations, contract costs, risk factors, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of a project.
- Reviews project design(s) and schematics for quality, technical competence, and code and standards compliance, monitors the progress and quality of a project, and resolves problems and project barriers by identifying strategies and approaches to overcome barriers.
- Develops project budgets, schedules, work plans, and cost estimates/projections, administers and monitors contracts including contract negotiation and preparation of contract recommendations, and monitors projects for conformance to approved plans and contract specifications.
- Prepares pre-bid materials defining scope of work and related information necessary for request for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP), sets up selection board; responds to questions concerning the project and/or contract(s); reviews bids, and prepares recommendation(s).
- Develops a communication plan and related project status reports for key stakeholders and provides updates on project activities and information on risks and mitigation strategies.
- Prepares and monitors the budget for project planning, design, regulatory, and/or construction phases, recommends project budget needs for annual appropriations, and ensures project deliverables stay on-time, on-target, and on-budget.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or Management or related discipline.
- Three (3) years of project management experience in the related occupational group or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Performs project management work by managing, coordinating, and directing development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects for a department including project coordination with city departments, affected community and business organizations, and/or other stakeholders.
- Consults with managers, elected officials, and stakeholders to determine and establish project plans and goals, formulates and defines scope of work and objectives, and develops project work plans including time frames, funding limitations, contract costs, risk factors, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of a project.
- Reviews project design(s) and schematics for quality, technical competence, and code and standards compliance, monitors the progress and quality of a project, and resolves problems and project barriers by identifying strategies and approaches to overcome barriers.
- Develops project budgets, schedules, work plans, and cost estimates/projections, administers and monitors contracts including contract negotiation and preparation of contract recommendations, and monitors projects for conformance to approved plans and contract specifications.
- Prepares pre-bid materials defining scope of work and related information necessary for request for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP), sets up selection board; responds to questions concerning the project and/or contract(s); reviews bids, and prepares recommendation(s).
- Develops a communication plan and related project status reports for key stakeholders and provides updates on project activities and information on risks and mitigation strategies.
- Prepares and monitors the budget for project planning, design, regulatory, and/or construction phases, recommends project budget needs for annual appropriations, and ensures project deliverables stay on-time, on-target, and on-budget.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or Management or related discipline.
- Three (3) years of project management experience in the related occupational group or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Prefers Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional Certification.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- None
Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Term Life
- Supplemental Life
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
- 457 Deferred Comp
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Qualified Adult Benefits
- Childcare Assistance
- Free TARC UsePaid Parental Leave
- Vacation (pro rata)
- Sick Leave (pro rata)
- Holiday Pay (pro rata)
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or Management or related discipline?
- Yes
- No
Do you have Three (3) years of project management experience in the related occupational group or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess and can you maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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