Capital Project Manager
City of Prescott
- Prescott, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching.
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System,
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
- Manages and oversees capital improvement projects (utilities, drainage, roads, preservation, rehabilitation and reconstruction, etc.) including initiating, budgeting, negotiating, bidding, awarding, and administering contracts for design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, QA/QC, and materials testing
- Participates in the bidding process including developing schedules, construction, and other cost estimates; reviews bid proposals, evaluates qualifications, and coordinates pre-bid meetings
- Manages all aspects of public outreach related to projects, including contract management, public meetings, mailings, publications, problem solving, and customer service
- Reviews plans and specifications of assigned projects; assists in the negotiation of rights-of-way and easements; conducts public meetings; schedules, conducts and coordinates pre-construction meetings with all interested parties; responds to inquiries from the public; and prepares recommendations for revisions and improvements to construction plans and specifications
- Acts as a liaison to consulting engineers, other professionals, contractors, and the general public in order to facilitate project implementation, progress, and completion; resolves conflicts when necessary
- Coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments, contractors, and utilities; attends project construction meetings; and provides inspection services for Capital Improvement Projects as needed
- Works with other public agencies and third-party utilities to provide services and resolve impact of projects on their facilities
- Provides overall quality control and constructability reviews for other Capital Improvement Plans as needed
- Prepares various reports, spreadsheets, and other computerized applications to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Reviews drawings, specifications, complex technical analyses, and schedules; prepares minutes; and reviews related invoices, and related items
- Prepares City Council memorandums and project schedules, coordinates project meetings.
- Answers questions and provides project information on assigned projects including resolving problems and providing technical expertise to others
- Presents briefings and updates to various City departments, and citizen groups, as needed
- Collaborates in facilitating final project close-outs, including record drawings, equipment, test results, as-built notes, construction observation notes, inspections, reports for progress payments and project status, and materials certifications, and, when applicable, Approval to Operate clearance from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
- Performs related administrative, budget, and accounting functions
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, engineering, and construction for publicly funded capital projects design and construction
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of cost estimation, planning, scheduling, and budgeting public works projects
- Knowledge of planning and implementation of a Pavement Management
- Knowledge of project management software applications
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools and equipment and associated inspection.
- Knowledge of techniques for roadway, storm water, and utilities construction including computer applications
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and standard specifications for construction
- Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision and safety precautions
- Skill in reviewing construction plans and specifications to determine compliance
- Skill in evaluating construction work in progress
- Skill in reading plans and specifications
- Skill in negotiating, preparing, and monitoring contracts
- Skill in establishing, monitoring, managing, and communicating program and project information for major projects
- Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing
- Skill in giving direction and ensuring completion of assigned tasks
- Ability to resolve day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods, and procedures needed to complete projects
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal/state/federal officials, elected officials, consulting engineers, contractors, City employees, the public, and property owners
- Work is performed in a standard City office environment and outside within public right-of-way and at construction sites
- Safely operates required equipment and City vehicle as needed
- Position requires walking extended distances and traversing uneven terrain at times in adverse weather conditions and climbing ladders into and out of excavations for inspection purposes
- Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates both in person and over the telephone
- Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs