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City of Goodyear

Senior Project Manager

City of Goodyear, Goodyear, Arizona, United States, 85338

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Overview

The Senior Project Manager leads, manages, and coordinates complex and technically challenging capital improvement and department operational projects from establishment of project scope through completion, including warranty period if applicable. Duties may include project research; document drafting and preparation; contract review and development; plans, specifications, and bid document preparation; bid coordination and review; project updates; construction administration; on-site inspection and coordination; and other related tasks assigned by the Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with eight or more years of experience in civil engineering design and/or management of capital improvement projects involving various underground utilities, including water, wastewater, stormwater mains and appurtenances, water production and storage facilities, wells, and water and/or wastewater treatment facilities projects. They will bring at least one year of experience mentoring technical or professional staff, as well as at least one year of experience working in a government environment. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field is preferred. This individual will have a strong background in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects, with a focus on water and wastewater design and construction. They will have demonstrated success in collaborating with project owners and stakeholders to develop comprehensive scopes of work, accurate cost estimates, and realistic project schedules, while proactively identifying and addressing risks and mitigation strategies. In addition, the ideal candidate will be well-versed in government procurement procedures, and possess experience in monitoring project budgets, expenditures, and managing consultant and construction contracts. At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as their greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values: Adaptability, Integrity, Initiative, Empathy, Optimism, Innovation. Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email; please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system-generated source. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned. Responsibilities

Prepares request for proposals/qualifications, manages the consultant selection process, prepares contracts for outside professional services and construction services, makes recommendations to Supervisor for the project delivery method, attends meetings, reviews plans and cost estimates, makes technical decisions and recommendations to consultants, coordinates with various departments, and prepares plans and specifications for a variety of capital improvement projects. Prepares status reports and presents project status to supervisor to update Department Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, and/or Council. Prepares Council Action Report (CAR) and presents to Council. Facilitates the advancement of complex projects through various phases of implementation. Plans, organizes, and administers project designs and construction contracts; and monitors process of contracting services, schedules, and meetings. Prepares project budgets and schedules. Meets with City staff, consultants, and other stakeholders to determine project scope of work and requirements to meet and conform to City standards. Communicates with the general public, contractors, consultants, other City employees, vendors, management, public officials, and others to successfully complete the project. Attends meetings that relate to projects (pre-bid, pre-construction, construction progress, Council meetings), visits and inspects construction sites for progress. Resolves procedural, operational, and other project-related problems and confers with supervisor when developing and proposing solutions and implementing solutions. Organizes public meetings to solicit input for development/design of projects. Communicates with the public to provide proper information regarding planned projects and projects currently underway. Provides information and updates to the CIP Manager and City Engineer. Formal Education/Knowledge, Experience, Certifications

Formal Education/Knowledge:

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Experience:

Minimum five years of experience in a related field. Certifications and Other Requirements:

Valid Driver's License Reading:

Ability to read and interpret general correspondence, memorandums, letters, blueprints, construction plans, contract documents, microfiche reports, as-builts, technical specifications, engineering drawings, etc. Math:

Ability to perform general through complex math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; calculate decimals and percentages; perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic and geometric principles and formulas; and compute quantities and make cost estimates. Writing:

Ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, letters, reports to staff and Council, information to the general public, project conditions, change orders, and construction notes or related information clearly so there is little possibility of misinterpretation by contractors. Managerial:

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure. Budget Responsibility:

Significant - Oversees budget preparation of a project budget. Reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the department or does research and prepares recommendations for city-wide budget expenditures. Policy/Decision Making:

Significant - The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Projects and daily work are managed with little oversight, however special assignments and significant work products may be reviewed upon completion. Typically positions in this category are supervisor to mid-management jobs. Technical Skills:

Broad Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively. Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:

High - Interactions at this level typically result in recommendations regarding policy development, changes in policy, and implementation of policies. Interactions at this level are typically concerned with providing communications at higher levels of organizational operations and may utilize activities such as evaluating customer satisfaction, developing cooperative associations, and allocating resources to improve work operations, work quality, overall achievement of organizational goals and objectives, and customer satisfaction. Timeline

Within 3 Months: Gain a clear understanding of City’s Core Values and expected behaviors; become familiar with CIP structure, project scope, schedule, and budgets; submit monthly project update reports; prepare and attend biweekly meetings with supervisor; update CIP monthly reports (Monthly CIP Meetings, Monthly CIP Map Updates, TDX Project Status Reports, etc.).

Within 12 Months: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Engineering coworkers and other city departments; become familiar with Engineering Design Standards, International Building Code, and Approved Equipment and Materials Lists; become familiar with the Acella electronic plan review system; assist in CIP Plan preparation/revision with accurate scopes, schedules, and budgets; participate in continuous improvement measures; provide general assistance to the CIP Manager and Engineering staff as necessary.

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