Salary: $70,268.38 - $87,835.37 Annually Location : Charlottesville, VA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 240700020 Department: Public Works Department Opening Date: 07/24/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Bargaining Unit: N/A General Summary The Project Manager (VDOT) position in the Public Works Department will manage projects of substantial cost, scope, and complexity for the City's capital projects focusing on transportation and accessibility projects. Primarily and most frequently the Project Manager performs work independently while maintaining a high level of customer service to all project stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include management of all phases of the project life-cycle process, from conception/initiation through closing, in order to deliver a specified product, service, system or result within the constraints of the project scope, resources, time and budget. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently under the general supervision of a division manager.
- Transportation projects focus on management and administration of assigned road/multi-modal projects; as well as assisting in the oversight of the urban construction program and other related infrastructure projects.
- Accessibility projects focus on sidewalk and accessibility items identified in the CIP; as well as coordinates with and assists the City's ADA and Transportation Planners in the oversight of the ADA Transition Plan and related improvement projects.
The preferred hiring amount is between $70,268.38 - $87,835.37 Annually. Hiring Bonus: one-time hiring bonus of $2,500. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34 a month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education/training opportunities.
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- The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-###-####.
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time. Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- As principal point-of-contact for assigned projects, manages projects through all phases and activities of the project life-cycle process. Identifies and defines the scope and objectives of each project considering stakeholder needs and requirements and plans an effective strategy.
- Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, budget/resource plans, and cost-benefit analysis.
- Organizes/selects/leads project teams. Organizes project team meetings capturing notes and follow-up action items.
- Manages the integration of contractor tasks and reviews contractor deliverables; provides technical and analytical guidance and direction to the project team; and recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions to problems.
- Creates status reports and attends status-related meetings to communicate project updates.
- Manages project budgets by tracking and forecasting required expenditures.
- Monitors project activities to mitigate risk and escalates issues appropriately.
- Designs or conducts analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, or other research to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
- Prepares, implements, monitors, and updates the project plan continuously.
- Assesses and applies industry approaches and best practices to project management that lead to proven successful project outcomes.
- Maintains a high level of customer services; resolves complaints; and recommends changes in policies and procedures to improve services to the public and other customers.
- Creates status and project reports and conducts routine project meetings and communicates project updates to all stakeholders.
- Designs and/or conducts analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses and performs other research to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards or procedures.
- Assesses and applies industry approaches and best practices to project management that lead to proves successful project outcomes on a consistent basis.
- May lead and/or participate in the development of the Capital Improvement Program for a Department or Division.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and SkillsMinimum Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to degree from an accredited two-year college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. (such as construction management, engineering, urban planning, transportation engineering, real estate and/or land development).
- Minimum of three (3) years of comprehensive project management experience in full life-cycle project management that includes experience in directing and leading project teams.
- (Note that examples of relevant experience may include but is not limited to VDOT approved Locally Administered Projects for multimodal transportation projects, construction, facilities construction, construction management, engineering and/or capital project management, and traffic engineering.)
- Requires a valid Virginia driver's license by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit ).
- Preference for a Four-Year College degree or Master's Degree.
- Preference for three to five years of experience directing/managing a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost.
Skills: Requires a comprehensive, intensive practical knowledge of substantive project management principles, practices, methods, approaches, procedures, and a technical knowledge base of sufficient depth and breadth in a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost. Strong technical reading and writing skills. Strong skill in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat). Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: LIGHT WORK: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. The majority of time spent in this position involves inside work, however position may be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, allergens, and/or exposure to conditions typical of active construction sites on a regular basis. The position also requires regular use of a ladder/step stool, and driving a city vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, emergency on-call and/or weather-emergency on-call. Position may be subject to emergency call and be able to be contacted by phone in case of emergency. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) ###-#### or The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE:
- Vacation:
- 3.09 hours accrued biweekly0 -