Salary : $101,420.80 - $152,131.20 AnnuallyLocation : Gainesville, GAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 00887Department: City Manager's OfficeOpening Date: 07/30/2024Summary Be at the Forefront of Urban Innovation as Our City Senior Project Manager!Do you have a passion and vision for transforming urban landscapes? Do you thrive on the challenge of steering complex, high-impact projects to success? If you're ready to shape the future of our city and drive groundbreaking initiatives, we want you on our team. Join us as the City Senior Project Manager and become a driving force of progress in our dynamic and vibrant community. Your expertise will be at the heart of revitalizing infrastructure, enhancing public services, and delivering projects that make a real difference. Ready to lead the charge? Apply now and make your mark on the city's future! Job DutiesImplements, reviews, monitors and oversees Capital Improvement construction projects for City.Assists all City departments in strategy meetings to develop future projects. Creating long and short term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines. Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, bidding and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.Coordinating internal resources and vendors for the seamless execution of projects.Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget. Approves all project pay requests.Analyze project status and, when necessary, recommend revisions to the scope and/or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met.Monitors construction progress of Capital Improvement projects, conducts on-site inspections and prepares progress reports as needed for Department Directors, Assistant City Manager, City Manager, Mayor and City Council.Reviews and analyzes statistical and accounting reports to determine trends and performance records regarding projects within the City.Works with consultants, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, architects and others to ensure project meets City expectations and to address any project concerns.Investigates and resolves conflicts occurring with contractors. Negotiates disputes covered by established policies and procedures. Makes recommendations on matters not covered by specific policies and guidelines. May interview, make hiring recommendations, review and evaluate performance of employees. Maintains liaison with prime contractors, State and Federal regulatory agencies and consultants.Assists with development, presentation and administration of capital budgets. Oversight of construction contracts to include preparation of and reviewing.Addresses citizen requests or complaints related to projects; researches problems; takes corrective action if necessary.Performs other related duties as necessary.Employee subject to recall to duty in case of emergency. Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, or Environmental Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).Ten to Fifteen years of construction engineering and/or design experience.Complete knowledge of construction products, methods and procedures.Any equivalent combination of education and technical experience, which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.Licenses and Certifications:State of Georgia Certified Professional Engineer or Certified Professional Engineer in a state having reciprocity with Georgia preferred.Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of Civil, Structural, or Environmental engineering.Knowledge of surveying theory and practices.Knowledge of water and sewer line construction, water and wastewater plant construction, commercial construction, highway and road design and construction, public works construction and land application techniques. Knowledge of civil engineering computer applications and software. Skill in estimating bid requirements. Skill in interpreting and writing contract documents. Knowledge of local codes, ordinances and State and Federal laws affecting municipalities. Knowledge of municipal budgeting procedures and multi-funded financing operations. Skill in negotiating and administering contracts. Ability to read and interpret construction and development plans and specifications. Ability to plan, organize, and administer a construction program, including supervising and evaluating a professional and technical staff. Ability to plan, direct and manage a number of diverse but related activities. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to make public presentations. Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) essential. Understanding and thorough knowledge of city and construction industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital. Ability to make decisions and recommendations which impact project success, while remaining within project schedule and budget. Supplemental Information This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
- The above position qualifies for a 10% incentive based upon attainment of a Professional Engineer (PE) License.
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Gainesville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Gainesville conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.OverviewPart of the City of Gainesville's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of City employees. Gainesville offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees and retirees. In assessing our comprehensive programs, the City has taken great care to seek a fair balance between business needs and employment security. There are many options available which afford City staff with coverage to best suit individual and family needs. In many cases, deductions are available on a pre-tax basis.City Benefits Paid at 100%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Clinic & Wellness Center
- GMEBS Retirement Plan (select positions)
- Life Insurance (up to $75,000)
- Paid Holidays (10)
- Paid Jury Duty Leave
- Paid Military Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Protective Safety Equipment
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (After 12 months of employment)
- Tuition Reimbursement (After one year of employment)
- Uniforms (select positions)
- Workers' Compensation
Supplemental Benefits
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Death and Dismemberment
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-Term Disability
- Medical
- Plan A Retirement (50% City paid - select positions)
- Vision
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Other Benefits
- Biweekly Paycheck
- Credit Union
- Direct Deposit
- Discount PC Purchase Plan
- Employee Recognition Events
- Employee Wellness Opportunities
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Parking
- Health and Benefits Fair