Associate Project Manager Jobs

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 four (4) years of related work experience;

OR

• Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university, plus six (6) years of related work experience.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• None.

Notes to Applicants

The Project Connect Office resides in the Capital Delivery Services Department and exists to represent and coordinate the City's roles and responsibilities regarding delivery of the Project Connect portfolio of projects. This position will support the Project Connect Office's Planning and Environmental Division's activities by managing technical and environmental reviews and providing research and planning assistance on Project Connect issues related to Land Use, Urban Design, Housing, Economic Development, Real Estate, Parks, Transportation, and specific Federal Transit Authority ( FTA ) requirements and processes.

Additional Primary Duties

• Supports the City of Austin's Project Connect NEPA response
• Develops processes to disseminate, track, and collect the appropriate Project Connect information to and from City stakeholders.
• Provides research and planning advice on Project Connect issues related to Urban Planning, Housing, Economic Development, Sustainability, Real Estate, Parks, and/or Transportation.

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• The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.
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• You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

If You Are Selected As a Top Candidate

• And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Benefits

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Pay Range

$32.89 - $41.93

Hours

Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility.

Job Close Date 07/13/2023

Type of Posting External

Department Management Services

Regular/Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Professional

Location 203 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of City Council, Boards & Commissions process
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Proficient with GIS including the ability to analyze data, create presentations, and import and export data.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances related to environmental regulations, land use, transportation, and housing in Austin.
• Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA ) including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and other processes related to capital project implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and direct experience in urban planning, sustainability, transportation, equity, economic development, housing, or real estate development.
• Knowledge of local, state, & federal ( FTA ) planning / transportation regulations

Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Manages and coordinates projects and activities between members of the management team, various departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives. Develops methods, procedures, and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress; and utilizes established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives. Develops detailed project plans and schedules, monitors progress, analyzes information and reports, and revises the schedule, as necessary. Assists or leads, as necessary, in the management of the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc. Conducts project kickoff meetings, communicates roles and project expectations, and ensures project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively. Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts. Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential risk to project schedule; identifies ways to resolve schedule issues; keeps management current on any changes. Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates. Assesses variances from the project plans; gathers metrics and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives. 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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.

• 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 resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
• Knowledge of project accounting and the principles/practices of project management.
• Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of design principles, practices, and procedures; and estimating techniques.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling, and the 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.
• Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
• Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision.
• Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
• Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
• Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment.
• Skill in using available software packages.

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 (*). * Please describe your experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)

• Yes
• The minimum qualifications for an Associate Project Manager are: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus four (4) years of related work experience; OR Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university, plus six (6) years of related work experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?
• No

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience in inter-disciplinary coordination and in collaborating cross-departmentally, and with other local governments, State and federal agencies, departments, and community organizations.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience in researching, compiling, and presenting information to a wide range of audience on issues pertaining to Urban Planning, Housing, Economic Development, Sustainability, Real Estate, Parks, and/or Transportation.

(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents