Minimum Education and Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or closely related field. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Minimum Experience: Five (5) years of project management experience in field construction, some of which will have been specific to Transportation projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE: To plan, manage, supervise, coordinate, and implement capital improvements, master plans and projects, especially as related to Transportation projects; to coordinate assigned activities with other city departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide responsible staff assistance to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division Manager and Director of Public Works.
GENERAL POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Plan and implement capital improvement projects and other construction projects; particularly Transportation projects to include Streets, Sidewalks, ADA Ramps, Storm Drains and Inlets, Parking, Transit, and other Multimodal infrastructure.
• Manage contractors and on-site construction activities as the designated Construction Project Manager.
• Report to project team on all elements of risk associated with scope, schedule and budget; to include updates to the Multimodal and/or Infrastructure Advisory Boards as needed.
• Serve as liaison for the Public Works Department with other City divisions and departments, as well as outside agencies, including close coordination with Streets and Multimodal staff, contractors, utility agents and other stakeholders.
• Review plans and specifications, then in conjunction with the purchasing division, prepare bid documents for all Transportation capital improvement and construction projects.
• Participate in evaluation of value engineering alternative solutions with designer and contractor.
• Coordinate with project team to ensure timely handling of submittals, requests for information (RFI’s), and plan revisions.
• Manage meetings and correspondence with stakeholders; review pay applications; review and resolve change order requests; review record drawings and complete project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with contractor to develop, evaluate and maintain the project schedule to avoid potential delays, achieve milestones, and meet completion dates.
• Monitor and inspect and/or direct inspection of work progress to ensure adherence to construction standards and specifications, for quality control and assurance; identify and resolve problem issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare and/or direct preparation of daily field observation and monthly progress reports with photo documentation.
• Review contractor’s adherence to job site safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the annual, 5-year and 10-year Capital Improvements program budget; submit budget recommendations; track and monitor expenditures.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Public Works Director and CIP Division Manager.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of construction management.

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