Construction Project Manager


Job Details

Salary : $92,105.67 - $138,158.49 Annually

Location : Rowlett, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-00051

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 03/28/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Description

Hiring Range: $92,106 - $125,000
Full Pay Range: $92,106 - $138,158

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 5:30pm
3-day weekends Friday - Sunday

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

  • 4-day work week
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Flexible spending account
  • 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
  • 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
  • 4-day work week
  • Vacation - 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
  • Sick leave - 2 weeks per year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Longevity pay

Position Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering, this Construction Project Manager is responsible for performing work related to planning and managing capital improvement projects related to either infrastructure or facility projects. Duties include proposing new projects; developing scope; negotiating fees; performing design development and review; managing and coordinating construction activities; and performing updates on general design standards.
Essential Job Functions

Manages Capital Improvement Plan projects, including construction activities, which includes: proposing new projects; presenting projects to applicable advisory committees for review and approval; composing and assembling construction contracts, plans, and related documents; advertising, bidding, evaluating, negotiating, and executing professional consultant contracts; performing the full range of project management responsibilities; reviewing plans and specifications; performing site inspections; managing, directing, and coordinating consultant engineering and architectural design; ensuring compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; processing contractor payments; facilitating meetings with residents, businesses, and/or other interested parties; researching, analyzing, and resolving construction and project problems; processing change orders; and/or, performing other related activities.

Designs in-house projects, which includes project layout, review, comments, specification preparation, bidding, and construction; Implements design and construction standard updates, which includes collaborating with other internal departments on potential issues that may warrant incorporation into the City's General Design Standards to eliminate future problems or confusion. Participates in inter-departmental project development, review, and coordination, which includes working with internal departments in developing project scope, budget, design, and construction issues; responding to building inspection comments; monitoring compliance with applicable City standards related to design, equipment, and material construction products; and/or, performing other related activities. Responds to a broad range of requests for information, service, concerns, or complaints from citizens, businesses, government agencies, and/or other interested parties regarding a variety of engineering-related issues. Gathers and analyzes data in order to respond to complaints from citizens. Makes recommendations for solutions based on research findings.

Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, and/or task forces to provide expert- level technical engineering advice and information based on assigned area of responsibility. Provides expertise by analyzing, reviewing, and critiquing development projects and plans. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration, or a related field (master's degree preferred). Five (5) experience in project management, particularly in overseeing capital projects within a municipal or government setting.
Other Requirements

Valid driver's license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar highly desired.

Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software such as Auto-Cad and/or Micro-Paver, Bluebeam, Arc GIS preferred.
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The City of Rowlett offers a competitive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No


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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No


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Do you have at least five years of experience in project management, specifically in overseeing capital projects in a municipal or government setting?
  • Yes
  • No


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Do you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification? Preferred, but not required.
  • Yes
  • No


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 City of Rowlett, TX

 04/30/2024

 Rowlett,TX