Project Manager-Transportation

It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

City of Pflugerville full-time employees enjoy three (3) weeks of paid vacation along with 14 paid holidays a year, as well as an attractive retirement plan where the City puts in 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you put into retirement!

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Director / Department Head, this position Provides project management leadership for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects.

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

• Project Initiation: Researches and provides project documents during the project planning phase such as existing facility and utility plans and existing conditions. Develops and creates the initial project scope documents requirements with end users and develops a rough order of magnitude budget and schedule.
• Prepares RFQs, reviews design proposals and contracts, plans/construction documents including, ensuring compliance with City codes, regulations, and ordinances.2. Project Planning: Assures the project plans, and specifications meet requirements. Reviews and resolves project conflicts. Prepares cost estimates, negotiates contracts and amendments. Develops project schedule including design, bidding, and construction phases. Provides coordination between City, consultants, and contractors to deliver the project. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the City's Capital Improvement Program.
• Project Execution: Leads project development and design, administers contracts and monitors project progress, including corrections to maintain scope, schedule, and project budget. Reviews and recommends payment to contractors and consultants' invoices. Participates in Preproposal and pre-bid meetings, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction meetings. Processes Requests for Information, Submittal reviews when necessary and Cost Proposal and Change Orders as needed.
• Monitoring the Project: Conducts quality assurance during design and construction including review of project scope, and field observations on projects. Oversees contracts related to quality assurance such as professional services related to construction management and inspection, construction materials testing, testing, and balancing and equipment commissioning.
• Stakeholder and Communications management: Coordinates and communicates with co-workers, internal departments, citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies during the design and construction phases of projects. Coordinates project plans and require utility relocations with private utility companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Telecommunications, etc.)

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field from an accredited university.
• Three (3) years related experience.
• Engineer-in-Training, Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional certification.
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED:

• Municipal engineering experience, Project management experience
• Professional Engineer, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation, utility and building facility construction.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of construction plans, CADD and/or GIS experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Project and/or equivalent software programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency's codes and regulations.

Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration. Knowledge of computers and project management software programs.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to negotiate contract change orders.

Effective public relations and customer service skills.

Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division.

Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations.

Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!

For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit: Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website

Benefits Overview:

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
• Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
• 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
• Military leave.
• Education reimbursement assistance.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website.

Employer City of Pflugerville

Address PO Box 589

Pflugerville, Texas, 78691-0589

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