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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects.
Licenses and Certifications Required:- None.
The Transportation and Public Works Department, Sidewalks & Urban Trails Division is seeking a Project Manager that will assist the Urban Trails team by developing, sponsoring, and managing urban trail projects, that may also include sidewalk, safe route to school, and bikeway construction projects.
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Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!
Applicant: READ THIS STATEMENT Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
Travel:
The Public Works Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin.
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:
Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$39.49 - $51.34
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
This position is currently approved to work remotely 60% of the pay period.
Job Close Date 10/24/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 E. Ben White, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:- Experience with managing transportation construction projects or projects in environmentally sensitive areas.
- Familiarity or experience with Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) requirements in conjunction with Public Right of Way ( ROW ) improvement projects, including Texas Accessibility Standards ( TAS ) and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines ( PROWAG ).
- Experience using financial reporting systems and/or other similar project management information systems to implement construction.
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams. Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant’s product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc. Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects. Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates. Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager’s Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations. Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors. Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization. Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs. Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.- Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment.
- Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
- Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
- Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
- Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
- Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Skill in using available applicable software packages.
- Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
- Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
- Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
- Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.
- Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.
- Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision.
- Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
- Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
- Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position is graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?- Yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?- Yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe in no more than 3-4 sentences your familiarity and experience with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements in conjunction with Public Right of Way improvement projects, including Texas Accessibility Standards and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe in no more than 3-4 sentences your experience using financial reporting systems or other similar project management system, to implement construction projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe in no more than 3-4 sentences your experience working in a fast-paced environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
* If selected for this position, the relevant work history on your application is used to determine your rate of pay. Your submission of a complete application is critical to the pay calculation. Your overall relevant experience from your employment application will be used in this calculation, not the resume or cover letter. Do you understand these statements?- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
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