The City of Durango is looking for a project manager with a background in construction management, civil engineering, and/or landscape architecture to join our Capital Improvements Construction Management (CICM) Division.
The Capital Improvements Construction Manager is at the forefront of ensuring an effective infrastructure that promotes the safety and well-being of our community. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and implementing the construction of capital improvements, master plans, and projects. You’ll collaborate with City departments, external agencies, and contractors to consistently deliver quality control and timeliness. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will shine as you facilitate stakeholder meetings, provide staff support, analyze and resolve issues, and foster innovation in construction management.What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Plan and implement the construction of capital improvement projects
• Manage contractors and on-site construction activities as the designated Construction Project Manager
• Report to project team on all elements of risk associated with scope, schedule and budget
• Serve as liaison for the Public Works Department with other City divisions and departments, outside agencies and boards, contractors, utility agents, and stakeholders
• Review plans and specifications, then in conjunction with the purchasing division, prepare bid documents for projects as assigned
• Manage meetings and correspondence with stakeholders; review pay applications; review and resolve change order requests; review record drawings and complete project closeout activities
• Coordinate with contractor to develop, evaluate and maintain the project schedule to avoid potential delays, achieve milestones, and meet completion dates
• Monitor and inspect and/or direct inspection of work progress to ensure adherence to construction standards and specifications, for quality control and assurance; identify and resolve problem issues in a timely manner
• Track and monitor expenditures

You Have: 

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a closely related field
• Five or more years of project management experience in field construction, some of which is specific to parks & recreation, transportation or utilities projects
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of standard construction documentation, including contract documents, RFIs, submittals, pay applications and schedule of values, change orders, and documentation flow and controls
• Knowledge of logic-based, critical path scheduling
• Commitment to excellent customer service 

What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid FMLA.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts.
•  Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.

 
Belong at the City of Durango:
The City of Durango believes in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, projective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
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