Public Works Project Manager: Construction, Compliance & CIP

City of Homer; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Homer in Alaska seeks a Project Manager for the Public Works Department to oversee a broad range of construction and project activities, manage project documentation, and assist in budget tracking and inspections.

You will coordinate with City staff, draft legislation related to capital projects, and perform field duties such as utility locates and construction inspection, reporting to the Public Works Director/City Engineer.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college courses required; Bachelor's degree preferred- STEM emphasis.
• Experience in project management, or 5 years in construction management or management in construction trades.
• General understanding of how municipal government works.
• Experience with technical research and writing.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Familiarity with computer software systems; MS Office.
• Ability to utilize survey equipment.
• Valid Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager for a wide array of department projects.
• Assist with processing project invoices and financial tracking.
• Research and drafting on City codes related to roads and utilities.
• Assist with legislation related to proposed projects.
• Support development of capital improvement plans (Water CIP, Sewer CIP, Trails Plan, Road Maintenance Plan, ADA Transition Plans).
• Assist administration of capital projects, including bid documents and payment applications.
• Occasionally conduct utility locates and field inspections support.
• Provide back-up for Permit Technician with inspections.
• Assist with procurement documents (IFBs, RFPs).
• Serve as ADA Coordinator for the Department.
• Support emergency response efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by Public Works Director/City Engineer.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Communication skills

Research writing

Excel

Driver license

Education

Some college courses; STEM bachelor preferred

Job description

City of Homer in Alaska seeks a Project Manager for the Public Works Department to oversee a broad range of construction and project activities, manage project documentation, and assist in budget tracking and inspections.

You will coordinate with City staff, draft legislation related to capital projects, and perform field duties such as utility locates and construction inspection, reporting to the Public Works Director/City Engineer.