Senior Project Manager

City of Arlington; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex municipal projects on-site in Arlington, TX. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and report progress to leadership.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, vendor management, and adherence to city policies and quality standards. The ideal candidate brings proven project management experience in public sector design/construction, strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication and

Qualifications

• Experience leading large or complex municipal projects.
• Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendors.
• Familiarity with inspection, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage resources.
• Track milestones and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; manage vendors and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with city policies and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Expediting

Quality control

Logistics management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Arch/Eng

Job description

Company Description

The City of Arlington, known as The American Dream City, fosters a competitive, solutions-driven environment that supports both businesses and residents. The city showcases a strong economic base with global, domestic, and family-owned companies, supported by active Economic Development and Human Resources departments. Arlington values its culturally diverse community and promotes inclusive growth and opportunity. As the Entertainment Capital of the Southwest, it is home to major attractions such as Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium, and Six Flags Over Texas, making it an international destination and a dynamic place to build a career.

Role Description

The Senior Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in Arlington, TX. This role oversees complex projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Daily responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and resources, tracking milestones, and preparing status reports for leadership and stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager will also identify and mitigate risks, manage vendors and contractors, and ensure compliance with city policies, regulations, and quality standards. This role involves close collaboration with internal departments and external partners to support strategic initiatives that align with Arlington’s growth and community objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in project management, including planning, scheduling, and execution of large or complex initiatives.
• Experience with expediting and expeditor responsibilities to manage workflows, prioritize tasks, and remove bottlenecks.
• Knowledge of inspection processes and quality control methodologies to ensure project deliverables meet required standards.
• Skills in logistics management for coordinating materials, vendors, and resources across multiple project sites.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and risk management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder engagement and report preparation.
• Proven leadership experience guiding multidisciplinary teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in municipal, public sector design and construction projects is beneficial.