Public Works Project Manager: CIP & Construction Oversight

cityofhomerak; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Homer seeks a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager within Public Works to oversee a broad range of projects, assist in drafting legislation, manage budgets, and perform field duties such as utility locates and inspections. Required background includes college coursework with a Bachelor's preferred in a STEM field, plus 5 years in project/construction management, strong writing and research skills, and proficient MS Office.

Valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college courses required; Bachelor's degree preferred- with an emphasis in a STEM-related field.
• Experience in project management, or 5 years' experience and working knowledge in construction management, and/or management level experience in the construction trades
• General understanding of how municipal government works
• Experience with technical research and writing
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and in writing
• Familiarity with computer software systems
• Experience with Excel spreadsheets and the other functions in Microsoft Office
• Ability to utilize or learn how to utilize survey equipment
• Valid Driver License required

Responsibilities

• Serves as Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager for a wide array of projects for the Department and provide limited construction management, construction administration and construction oversite.
• Assist with processing project related invoices and project related financial tracking.
• Occasionally perform research and writing assignments regarding City codes relating to road, water, sewer, storm water, and other development standards.
• Assist with drafting legislation related to proposed projects.
• Assist in conducting research, technical writing and cost estimating to help develop the Department's capital improvement plans, including, but not limited to: Water CIP, Sewer CIP, Trails Plan, Road Maintenance Plan, ADA Transition Plan(s), etc.,
• Assist with administration of the City's capital projects, including preparing bid documents, processing applications for payment, etc.
• Occasionally conduct utility locates.
• Provide back-up support for the Permit Technician with construction inspections.
• Assist with preparation of procurement documents, including, but not limited to Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposal, etc.
• Serves as ADA Coordinator for the Department
• Supports Departments emergency response efforts
• Other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Communication skills

MS Office

Driver's license

Research & writing

Education

Some college courses

Bachelor's degree preferred in STEM

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

City of Homer seeks a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager within Public Works to oversee a broad range of projects, assist in drafting legislation, manage budgets, and perform field duties such as utility locates and inspections. Required background includes college coursework with a Bachelor's preferred in a STEM field, plus 5 years in project/construction management, strong writing and research skills, and proficient MS Office.

Valid driver license.