Senior Project Manager

City of Burleson, TX; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burleson, TX, seeks a senior project manager to lead complex public works initiatives within the Capital Improvements Program, overseeing schedules, budgets, and design reviews. The role emphasizes interagency coordination and customer service, with a focus on delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor's degree and at least six years of public works or civil engineering experience; PMP certification within two years is required, along

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, Industrial Technology, or closely related field from an accredited university.
• Six or more years of experience in the field of public works/civil engineering, project management, or construction engineering
• Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives and schedules; manage scope, budgets, and contracts.
• Coordinate interdepartmental and interagency activities and procure services.
• Plan, design, review construction plans for Capital Improvements Program projects and masterplans.

Skills

Project management

Interagency coordination

Public works

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

PRIMARY DUTY:

Responsible to perform senior level professional project management duties including establishing project objectives and schedules; manages the scope of work, project budgets, construction documents and engineering designs, and participates in services procurement process; manages all project coordination including interdepartmental and interagency coordination; and performs related project management work as required. The position performs all contract management functions for these projects. The position plans, manages, designs, and reviews construction plans for projects in the Capital Improvements Program related paving, traffic, drainage, water, sewer, vertical infrastructure, Parks and other city facilities. Responsibilities also include supporting the City with oversight and implementation of the Mobility Master Plan, Water / Wastewater Masterplan, and Drainage Masterplan. The position is technical in nature with a heavy focus on exceptional customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, Industrial Technology, or closely related field from an accredited university
• Six or more years of experience in the field of public works/civil engineering, project management, or construction engineering
• Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Within two (2) years of appointment, incumbents must obtain a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute and shall maintain this certification throughout employment in the classification. Failure to obtain the required certification within the specified time period and maintain for the entire term of employment in this classification shall be cause for termination.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver License with a good driving record.