Temporary - Project Manager (Architectural Project Management)

Minimum Qualifications

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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.

Position Overview

This position will support Capital Delivery Services as part of the 360 (Sustainability) Team and provide expertise to achieve City of Austin sustainability / green building requirements, guidelines, and initiatives for City-owned and operated built environment projects.

Primary focus for this position will be administration of cross departmental efforts, support of project review and analysis, and collaboration on the development of a comprehensive process.

Department Mission

At Capital Delivery Services (CDS), our mission is to Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Capital Projects with the Concept of Speed .

Application Details

A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

Travel

The Capital Delivery Services 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 different locations as part of your regular job duties.

Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Pay Range

$38.97 - $50.67

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm. Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.

Job Close Date 11 / 21 / 2023

Type of Posting External

Department Capital Delivery Services

Regular / Temporary Temporary

Category Professional

Location 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, TX 78744

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and / or directly relatable education focused on sustainably built environment projects.
• Experience with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or other green rating systems.
• Project management experience in all phases from inception / planning, through design and construction, to post-construction close out and turnover.
• Experience in creating and / or reviewing and commenting on energy models, creating and / or using life cycle assessments, and / or carbon calculators.
• Experience delivering presentations to project stakeholders, the public, and boards and commissions.
• The ability to travel to more than one work location.

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 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.

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. 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignments.
• 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 relevant 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.

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