Capital Improvement Projects Manager I - Tucson, United States - Pima County

Pima County
Pima County
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Tucson, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:


OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range:
$73,189 - $87,827 Annually

Full Range:
$73,189 - $102,465 Annually
Pima County is seeking a project manager to oversee capital improvement projects of various types and complexity levels. This position requires managing projects from the initial design phase to the completion of construction, operating across various environments.

The project managers will be responsible for leading a diverse range of projects, including small localized enhancements and large-scale phased improvements.

The ultimate objective is to enhance the quality of life in the County while maintaining fiscal responsibility as stewards of public funds.


  • This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules._

Duties/Responsibilities:

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Develops program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and establishes short
Manages and administers program activities and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
Manages the activities of professional staff and evaluates their performance;
Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;
Monitors program contract compliance and takes corrective action as required;
Performs as a program representative within the community, delivers informational news releases, serves as a program contact person, and participates in community awareness activities;
Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other County departments, public and private agencies, organizations, and groups to promote the program and its goals;
Analyzes local, state, and federal legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;
Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;
Develops, writes, and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts, and identifies funding sources to support program activities;
Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations, and/or initiates corrective action;
Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;
May make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding program objectives;
May access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports.


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:
- principles and procedures of public administration, management, and program planning, development, and evaluation;
- applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
- principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting, and financial management;
- community agencies, organizations, and resources;
- principles and techniques of effective communication to include written composition and public speaking;


Skill in:
- planning, developing, evaluating, and managing programs and projects;
- preparing and administering budgets, grants, and contracts;
- researching, analyzing, and reporting data;
- presenting, explaining, and interpreting program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to the public;
- managing staff and planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities;
- communicating effectively;
- establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with service groups and organizations;
- establishing, reviewing, and modifying procedural and technical guidelines to enhance program effectiveness;
- use of automated information systems to maintain or produce data.


Minimum Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an academic major in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or a related field, and professional registration in an engineering or architectural discipline.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

  • A degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or a related field, and professional registration in an engineering or architectural discipline or a minimum five (5) years experience managing contractors, specifically with largescale projects.
  • Experience reading, understanding, and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
  • Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, with software used for tracking and reporting purposes, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), GIS/ESRI, Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam for commenting and markup, as well as scheduling software such as
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