Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager leads, manages, and coordinates complex and technically challenging capital improvement, department operational projects from establishment of project scope through completion including warranty period if applicable. Duties may include, but are not limited to, project research; document drafting and preparation; contract review and development; plans, specification, and bid document preparation; bid coordination and review; project updates; construction administration; on-site inspection and coordination; and other related tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with eight or more years of experience in civil engineering design and / other management of capital improvement various underground utilities which include water, wastewater, stormwater mains and appurtenances, water production and storage facilities, wells and water and / or wastewater treatment facilities projects. They will bring at least one year of experience mentoring technical or professional staff, as well as at least one year of experience working in a government environment. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field is preferred.

This individual will have a strong background in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects, with a focus on water and wastewater design and construction. They will have demonstrated success in collaborating with project owners and stakeholders to develop comprehensive scopes of work, accurate cost estimates, and realistic project schedules, while proactively identifying and addressing risks and mitigation strategies.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be well-versed in government procurement procedures, and possess experience in monitoring project budgets, expenditures, and managing consultant and construction contracts.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as their greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values : Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism Innovation.

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk / spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Prepares request for proposals / qualifications, manages the consultant selection process, prepares contracts for outside professional services and construction services, makes recommendations to Supervisor for the project delivery method, attends meetings, reviews plans and cost estimates, makes technical decisions and recommendations to consultants, coordinates with various departments, and prepares plans and specifications for a variety of capital improvement projects.
• Prepares status reports and presents project status to supervisor to update Department Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, and / or Council. Prepares Council Action Report (CAR) and presents to Council.
• Facilitates the advancement of complex projects through various phases of implementation. Plans, organizes, and administers project designs and construction contracts; and monitors process of contracting services, schedules, and meetings.
• Prepares project budgets and schedules.
• Meets with City staff, consultants, and other stakeholders to determine project scope of work and requirements to meet and conform to City standards.
• Communicates with the general public, contractors, consultants, other City employees, vendors, management, public officials, and others to successfully complete the project.
• Attends meetings that relate to projects (pre-bid, pre-construction, construction progress, Council meetings), visits and inspects construction sites for progress.
• Resolves procedural, operational, and other project-related problems and confers with supervisor when developing and proposing solutions and implementing solutions.
• Organizes public meetings to solicit input for development / design of projects.
• Communicates with the public to provide proper information regarding planned projects and projects currently underway.
• Provides information and updates to the CIP Manager and City Engineer

Requirements

12 Month Objectives

Within 3 Months

Within 12 Months

Benefits

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including :