Project Manager III

Santa Fe County; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe County seeks a Project Manager to oversee PM staff, engineering support, and analytical expertise in planning, designing, and delivering county infrastructure and capital assets.

The role ensures adherence to goals, contracts, budgets, and schedules while meeting local, state, and federal regulations. It involves coordination on MOUs and JPAs with other entities and may cover various project types including roads, utilities, and open-space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• Seven years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and permits.

Responsibilities

• Oversees project management staff, engineering support, and analytical expertise across planning to acceptance.
• Ensures compliance with budget, timelines, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares detailed progress reports for the Board and County staff.
• Leads coordination on MOUs and JPAs with other entities.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Written reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Facility Development, Facility Operations, Facility Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Seven years of experience relevant to essential job functions

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS

GIS

Job description

Serves as a project manager providing oversight of project management staff, engineering support and analytical expertise in all areas related to the planning, programming, designing, construction, and acceptance of County infrastructure and capital assets. Ensures adherence to goals, objectives, contracts, timelines, budget, and schedules and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting on complex projects. Acts as Santa Fe County lead in joint projects with other entities through memos of understanding (MOU’s) and Joint Power Agreements (JPA’s). Project Managers may work in Public Works projects related to vertical, open-space, utilities or road planning, design and construction depending on the size and/or complexity of the project.

• Plans, budgets, schedules, forecasts and reports on all projects (conceptual through completion; ensures all projects are managed according to project plans, specifications, contract documents and in compliance with state and federal codes, statutes, regulations and industry best practices.
• Works with other staff and groups to develop project objectives, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets needed in preparation of requests for proposal’s (RFP’s); creates RFP’s or invitation for bid; develops criteria pertinent in contract negotiations; manages and reviews development of projects; establishes project budgets; may serve on proposal evaluation committees; coordination of environmental, cultural and archaeological aspects of these assigned projects as required.
• Identifies and/or coordinates funding from various sources, including grants, bonds, legislative appropriations, or allocations from the Board of County Commissioners; ensures contract requirements match budgetary requirements; tracks expenditures for conformance with budget and contract requirements; reviews contractor submittals for payment recommendations; tracks material quantities to assure invoice accuracy.
• Coordinates scheduling of tasks with staff, other divisions, and contractors; monitors progress of time and works as defined in contract; manages activity to ensure the timely completion of projects; reviews all contractor submittals for conformance with contract requirements and makes recommendations for changes or approvals.
• Oversees the work of external consultants and contractors for assigned project; reviews, evaluates, and/or approves contract deliverables, contract submittals, change directives and change order requests, project alternatives, proposed engineering programs, and similar products to assure the total project performance is achieved in accordance with user and County requirements.
• Prepares detailed reports on project progress identifying problems, solutions, milestones, financial cost projections, and other analyses. Provides project status updates through written reports or presentations to County staff, supervisors, the Board of County Commission, the public, or others as appropriate.
• Oversees regulatory compliance for division operations; keeps current on applicable state and federal regulations; consults with operations staff on regulatory requirements; maintains necessary permits, required regulatory submittals, and renewals for operations.
• Schedules and facilitates project meetings from design through executive phases; Reviews or coordinates the inspection of work to ensure adherence to codes, regulations, specifications, and project plans.
• Provides technical assistance in project development and planning management; participates in the interview process for prospective applicants and provides training and support to subordinate staff.
• Responds to difficult or sensitive inquires and complaints from County staff (including Legal, Fire, and Purchasing), the Board of County Commissioners and the general public.
• Serves as primary project liaison on assigned projects with County staff in Public Works, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Constituent Liaisons, the County Manager’s Office, the Board of County Commissioners, the using agency, and others to ensure comprehensive communication.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Knowledge of construction practices; building codes, ADA and OSHA regulations, project management including project planning, budgeting and scheduling;
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data; to present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

to write legible reports; and to effectively interact with others.

• Ability to provide presentations and communicate complex information orally, graphically and in written form for diverse audiences in public hearings, community meetings and other public settings.
• Skill with AutoCAD, GPS and GIS. Skill in computer word processing, spreadsheets and operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, database, and project management software programs.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment with staff, consultants and partner organizations.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Planning, Facility Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Planning, FacilityDevelopment,Facility Operations, Facility Management,Project Management,Engineering, Architecture, or related field; and
• Seven (7) years of experience relevant to the essential jobfunctions.
• PMP certification preferred.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed both in an office setting and outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, allergens, and extreme heat or cold. Work involves high risk and potentially dangerous situations working near hazardous/moving materials, equipment and machinery, and exposure to excessive noise. The use of protective clothing, equipment, devices and materials is required. Work requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell; clarity of vision at short and long distance; and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Work schedule may include evening and weekend hours. Travel may be required. May be subject to exposure to CRT’s and VDT’s.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.