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We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead municipal facility repair, renovation, and capital improvement projects from planning through closeout, including work in occupied facilities. This role manages construction and professional services contracts, oversees procurement, change orders, pay applications, and ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in capital project budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and contractor compliance with building codes and OSHA standards. Professional certifications such as LEED, WELL, CCM, or PMP are preferred (or obtainable within six months), along with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.

 

Job Description:

Project Manager

Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for managing the work involving the coordination of one or more large or moderately complex administrative projects or activities that require a high degree of specialized knowledge.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects.
4. Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.
5. 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.
6. Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors.
7. Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization.
8. Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs.
9. 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.
10. Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc.

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

 

Notes to Candidate:

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Days and Hours:

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required. Exempt-level position.

Work Location: 411 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702

Salary Range: $85,120.00 - $109,400.00

This position may require an assessment.

A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

Important Application Information – City of Austin

The City of Austin employment application is an official document.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  A detailed and complete employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications and determine your salary if you are selected for the position.

Application Requirements:

• List your complete employment history, including job titles, employment dates, number of employees supervised (if applicable), and detailed job duties and responsibilities descriptions.

• Do not use statements such as “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile.”

• Resumes will not substitute for a complete application and will not be used to determine qualifications or salary.

• A resume and cover letter is required and should describe your interest in the position and highlight relevant experience.

• All responses to supplemental questions must be supported by information in your application.

• No changes will be accepted after the job posting closes.

If you are Selected as a Top Candidate:

• We will verify your employment history, professional references, and education (including high school, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees). 

• Proof of education from an accredited institution, verification of professional licenses or certifications, and a copy of your DD-214 (if claiming veteran’s preference) may be requested directly from the issuing institution or accrediting authority.

• Verification of foreign education credentials through a recognized third-party evaluation service and confirmation of accreditation status with the issuing institution and its accrediting body.  Providing unofficial credentials during the application process is recommended to support meeting minimum qualifications.  A formal and official verification process will be required before the offer extension step if you are selected for the offer.

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.

Essential/Critical Employee Designation:

• Some positions are designated as Critical or Essential.  Employees in these roles are required to report to work during emergencies or when operations are modified.  This may include working from a designated site or an alternative work location.

Work Conditions:

• Work hours may vary based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call assignments.

• A skills assessment may be required as part of the hiring process.

Veteran Preference:

• Veteran candidates must provide a copy of their DD-214 at the interview to receive the veteran’s preference.

Internal Candidates – Good Standing Policy.

Background Check:

• A criminal background check may be required, depending on the responsibilities of the position.

 

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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 (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.