Public Works Project Manager — Infrastructure & QA/QC

City of Waco, TX; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waco, TX is seeking an organized and experienced project professional to coordinate construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects from planning through completion. You’ll join a Public Works team dedicated to keeping Waco’s streets, utilities, watershed, and green spaces well maintained.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years of experience in project coordination or public works operations, with strong QA/QC and contract administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed in qualifications.
• 4 years of experience in construction or maintenance project coordination, contract administration, or public works operations.
• Experience with public works or utility construction, inspection, or QA/QC; familiarity with public sector purchasing and contract administration, work order/enterprise asset management systems, GIS mapping, and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and monitors internal construction, maintenance, and infrastructure repair projects.
• Establishes project objectives, schedules, timelines, dependencies, milestones, and performance standards consistent with City policy and contract requirements.
• Assists in developing project scopes, specifications, and cost estimates for maintenance and improvement projects.
• Identifies project risks and construction, scheduling, and operational issues; develops mitigation strategies and coordinates corrective actions.
• Reads and interprets construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings; reviews submittals for conformance with project requirements.
• Performs QA/QC field checks and inspections of construction, repair, rehabilitation, and maintenance work.
• Administers construction and professional services contracts, including reviewing, estimating, negotiating, and processing change orders and field orders.

Skills

Valid Texas Driver's License

4 years of experience in construction/

Public Works experience

Contract administration familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Construction Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

GIS mapping

Project scheduling tools

Enterprise asset management systems

Job description

City of Waco, TX is seeking an organized and experienced project professional to coordinate construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects from planning through completion. You’ll join a Public Works team dedicated to keeping Waco’s streets, utilities, watershed, and green spaces well maintained.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years of experience in project coordination or public works operations, with strong QA/QC and contract administration