Project Manager - Engineering

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED\ \ Works under the general guidance and direction of the City Engineer, who reviews work through performance reviews and conferences.\ \ SUPERVISION EXERCISED\ \ Exercises supervision over technicians and clerical staff, and other part-time, temporary staff or student interns as assigned.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it.

• Prepares Grant applications to State, Federal and other agencies for funding of capital projects and studies and manages all grant compliance procedures.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve methods and streamline the construction management and project procurement processes.
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.
• Prepares applications to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) for loans and funding of capital water and sewer projects. Identifies and secures other funding sources as required.
• Assists with design reviews and prepares contract specifications for the City\'s in-house design projects.
• Completes and maintains records and files, prepares reports and gives presentations to the City Council.
• Resolves procedural, operational and other project-related problems and confers with City Engineer or Public Works Director when developing, proposing and implementing solutions.
• Keeps the City Engineer and/or Public Works Director apprised of technical, approval, status, and deadline issues.
• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Manages capital improvement projects, planning and design studies, and other assigned projects. Ensures that projects are planned, designed, constructed and completed within given time constraints and budgets.
• Prepares and administers budgets; Manages the collection, analysis and reporting of project, operational and financial data.
• Protects privileged and/or confidential information.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external contacts.
• Performs all work duties and activ ities in accordance with City policies and procedures; Follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Represents City at various meetings and events.
• Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, property owners, staff, and the general public regarding assigned projects. Holds Public Meetings as assigned to inform the public, staff and other agencies on projects.
• Ensures that department management is informed of critical issues. Represents the Engineering or Public Works departments in meetings with contractors, engineers, developers, and other public agencies as required.
• Assists with obtaining Right of Way clearance, Utility clearance and Environmental clearance for ADOT and Federally funded projects.
• Facilitates the advancement of projects through various phases of implementations Prepares and delivers status reports.
• Coordinates planning and construction activities and schedules with utility companies, contractors, property owners and other City departments.
• Communicates with the general public, contractors, consultants, other City employees, vendors, management, public officials, and others to successfully complete the project.
• Reviews progress payments and assures payment to design consultants and contractors.
• Works with property owners, title companies and appraisers to obtain right-of-way for Capital projects.
• Resolves procedural, operational and other project-related problems.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
• Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of construction project management, contract and grants management and other municipal programs.
• Assists in other municipal administrative duties and activities as assigned.
• Prepares budget estimates and project descriptions for the City\'s Capital Improvement Program.