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City of Wheat Ridge · 1 month ago

Infrastructure Project Manager

Wheat Ridge, CO, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $135K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Wheat Ridge is dedicated to enhancing community safety and well-being through effective project management of public works capital projects. The Infrastructure Project Manager will oversee all phases of various infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet established schedules, budgets, and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing excellent customer service.

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Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and manage all aspects of various assigned capital infrastructure projects from inception to completion, for a variety of assigned capital infrastructure projects related to streets, sidewalks, bikeways & trails, drainage, and traffic signal & signage systems

Coordinate and ensure timely completion of multiple project activities on several projects, concurrently

Coordinate resource assignment and work performance among multidisciplinary teams to complete required project tasks; coordinate project efforts with various regional and state agencies

Establish appropriate indicators to track assigned projects in terms of both output and outcome (e.g. costs, adherence to schedule, stakeholder wait times, and project quality)

Utilize project management tools to establish project schedules and ensure timely completion of tasks to maintain adherence to schedule; communicate delays to supervisor along with recommendations to bring projects back into conformance with established schedule

Establish, track and manage individual projects budgets to ensure invoices are paid by the due date; establish purchase orders; ensure adequate funds are available in the project budget to ensure timely payment of all invoices. Prepare cost estimates

Oversee development of and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for conformance with city, state, and federal standards, policies, and processes; coordinate review by other agencies and departments; summarize and ensure all comments are addressed or resolved. Evaluate project data for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness

Anticipate and evaluate project risks, develop mitigating factors for consideration, and resolve problems at all stages of assigned projects. Analyze and communicate project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations

Complete research and analysis; write general and technical reports; make recommendations to management based on analysis

Prepare and deliver effective presentations on complex issues to elected officials, community groups, and the public for assigned projects

Prepare contract & bid documents for issuance; tabulate bids and make recommendation for contract award. Prepare scopes of work and manage the selection, hiring and administration of consulting firms and contracts. Monitors the performance of contractors and consultants to ensure that work is performed in conformance with the established scope of work and all contract provisions

Perform periodic field observations to ensure work is constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications as well as established city standards and details. Resolve issues during construction related to design amongst inspectors, contractors, and designers

Develop materials to complete grant applications

Discuss complex concepts and procedures with the public; communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy

Establish and maintain effective working relations and communications with staff at all levels, the public, and representatives from government, industry, and other agencies

Provide prompt, efficient and responsive customer service in accordance with established department guidelines

Keep current with new trends and technology pertaining to public works and infrastructure

Suggest modifications and clarifications to city technical specifications and standards

Perform related work as required and assigned

Qualification

Civil engineeringContract administrationGrant writingProject managementComputer aided designMS OfficeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university

Four years of increasingly responsible technical and professional experience involving infrastructure projects, including at least one year of project management of these types of projects

Principles and practices of project management and project administration

Principles, practices and concepts of civil engineering, land surveying, design, construction, and materials, means and methods used in design and construction of infrastructure projects

Field engineering, including surveying, inspection, and construction practices

Contract administration, proposal writing, grant writing, and right-of way negotiations

Computer aided design drafting, databases, spreadsheets, and related technical software

Applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances; safety codes and regulations

Professional standards and specifications as they relate to public works; defects and faults in construction methods and materials

Apply principles and practices of project planning, development and implementation and records management

Interpret and apply relevant codes, ordinances, rules and regulations including MUTCD, APWA and CDOT specifications and standards

Make independent decisions with minimal supervision

Concisely express ideas verbally and in writing in an understandable manner

Establish and maintain positive professional working relationships with city staff, representatives from various outside agencies, and the public

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables

Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office with ability to utilize software required for the position

Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn

Maintain a professional perspective and objective demeanor

Demonstrate good interpersonal and teamwork skills, including building relationships and collaborating with others in order to keep projects moving in a positive direction

Must possess a valid and current Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire

A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report will be required and should contain no suspensions or major violations as well as no more than two minor violations OR one at fault accident with no violations during the past three-year driving history to meet hiring requirements