Project Manager

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.Notes to Applicants

About the job:
The Project Manager for the Building Services Department ( BSD ) will oversee planning, pricing, and construction projects ranging from small office improvements to major capital upgrades. The Project Manager will coordinate multiple projects with multiple departments and personnel, while overseeing third-party vendors and contractors.

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Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application. Criminal Background Investigation:
The position requires a criminal background investigation.

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduation degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Military/Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Travel:
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.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$39.49 - $51.34

Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.

Job Close Date 10/01/2024 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Building Services Department, 411 Chicon, Austin TX 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.LEED Associate or LEED Accredited Professional or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.WELL Accredited Professional or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.Demonstrated extensive experience acting in a Project Manager role for interior office renovation projects.Demonstrated extensive experience acting in a Project Manager role in building mechanical system renovations and improvements.Demonstrated extensive experience managing sustainability and energy efficiency projects.

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 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.
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. 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 has been approved for 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 (*).
* This position requires 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 requirements?YesNo* How many years of experience do you have managing projects related to repairs, maintenance and renovations?No experience0-3 years of experience3-5 years of experienceMore than 5 years of experience* How many years of contract management experience do you have?None1-3 years3-5 years5 or more years* Do you currently hold a LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional (AP) credential? Please choose from the options below.No, I do not hold LEED Green Associate or LEED AP credentials.LEED Green AssociateLEED APBoth LEED Green Associate and LEED AP* Are you a WELL Accredited Professional?YesWilling to become WELL AccreditedNo* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook?No experienceBasic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, emails, & simple presentationsIntermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields create a variety of presentations, & reformat individual slidesAdvanced: create/edit complex documents, spreadsheets, presentations; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another create/edit complex, professional-qualit* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?YesNo* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume
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