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    Project Manager - Austin, United States - City of Austin

    City of Austin
    City of Austin Austin, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Minimum Qualifications
    Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

    • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects.
    Licenses and Certifications Required:
    • None.
    Notes to Applicants

    POSITION OVERVIEW :

    The purpose of this position is to manage, design & implement of projects from
    beginning to completion.
    This position will manage the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams.
    The duties will include managing the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating contracts.
    This position will develop short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects.
    This position will manage, monitor and review contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.
    This position will suggest and implement management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization.
    On regular basis this position will manage the performance of professional
    staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs.
    This position will require to coordinate and prepare reports and
    correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office and other entities.
    This position will require to work with other Project Managers collaboratively

    ASSESSMENT :

    A skills assessment will be required for this position.

    TRAVEL :

    If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

    APPLICATION INFORMATION :
    • A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
    • Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
    • The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., "see resume" or "see LinkedIn profile").
    • Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
    • Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
    • The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
    VETERAN :

    Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

    GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION POSTINGS :

    Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

    CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :

    Top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

    LANGUAGE :

    Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

    WORK HOURS :

    Shift may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work

    ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.

    DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS

    Preferred Qualifications
    Preferred Experience:
    • Experience Management Processes and Phases
    • Project Management Techniques (Work Breakdown Structure, Procurement, Program Evaluation and Review Techniques ( PERT ) etc.
    • Experience in managing project alternative delivery process ( CMAR , D-B, JOC , Competitive Sealed proposal)
    • PMP certification or Registered Architect or PE or CCM or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
    • Experience in managing large CIP projects.
    • Ability to travel to more than one work location.
    Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
    Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  • Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams.
  • Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc.
  • Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects.
  • Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.
  • Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors.
  • Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization.
  • Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs.
  • Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
  • Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc.
    • Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
    • May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
    • Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment.
    • Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
    • Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
    • Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
    • Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
    • Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
    • Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
    • Skill in using available applicable software packages.
    • Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
    • Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
    • Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
    • Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.
    • Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.
    • Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision.
    • Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
    • Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
    • Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
    • Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
    • Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
    Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
    City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call or Texas Relay by dialing

    The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

    Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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