JOB TITLE: Project Manager I

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Assigned Management Personnel

SALARY RANGE: Project Manager I $31.29 - $51.42 per hour commensurate to experience. ***This position is SALARIED/EXEMPT***

REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirement for this position is a Bachelor of Science in the field of Engineering.

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, education reimbursement, vacation accrual, sick leave and 11 paid holidays.

Typical schedules are in-office Monday through Friday. However, flexible scheduling, including remote work may be discussed upon hire and supervisor approval.

Closing date: This position closes at 2:00pm on Friday, May 10, 2024

The City of Greenwood Village welcomes your application for the Project Manager I -Transportation position within our Public Works Department. As a municipal organization, Greenwood Village is a provider of emergency services. Some emergency situations, including weather-related emergencies, may necessitate Greenwood Village employees to assist in areas of work that may not be directly related to the employee’s specific job function, but which will be within the physical capabilities, training, and skills of the employee.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Project Manager I -- This is the entry-level class in the Professional Engineering series. This class is typically an entry-level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS: The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The Village retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time without notice.

Essential Functions:

A. Civil Engineering Functions

• Conducts engineering studies on assigned projects; performs civil engineering cost analyses; prepares and/or reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layouts and design work from field and survey data.
• Performs engineering design work, including researching data and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes; prepares calculations, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates; develops designs either manually or using computer equipment.
• Reviews engineering and architectural drawings which involve drainage, roads, utilities, and traffic control devices.
• Prepares engineering plans, charts, and graphs from rough design sketches and field notes obtained from engineering surveys.
• Collaborates and confers with engineers, architects, and contractors; provides information on City policies and procedures related to engineering; presents engineering analysis of technical issues to the public, City Council, and commissions.
• Performs field inspections to verify the accuracy of construction improvements.
• Manages contracts or projects by providing guidance and problem resolution; ensures proper field changes by reviewing field reports on installations for conformance to contracts, approved plans, agency regulations, and engineering and construction principles and standards; monitors schedules and contract change orders, costs, and regulatory compliance.

B. Project Manager on Capital Improvement Projects

• Manage and administer capital improvement projects from design to completion; prepares designs and specifications; reviews the work of consultants and contractors; ensures compliance with specifications; recommends modifications; recommends and approves processing of payments.
• Reviews and approves design, prepares requests for proposals, takes bids for construction, and recommends award of work based on City policies and procedures.
• Prepares contract documents.
• Initiates changes orders if necessary to ensure intent of project is met.
• Performs inspection and/or directs staff in the inspection of construction projects to ensure that public improvements conform to City codes and approved plans.
• Assists in developing and administering a program budget.
• Assists in developing and implementing program procedures and goals; develops Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Prepares proposals; reviews and manages contracts; recommends consultant selection; negotiates consultant fees.
• Works with citizens to develop project scopes; meets with citizens to gain project feedback and hear concerns; prepares and manages the development of public meeting materials; presents projects at public meetings; presents projects and program item to City Council and Commissions.
• Manages CIP Project development and budget from project conception, scoping, estimating, and Council and public approval.
• Coordinates CIP Project activities such as obtaining external funding, design, construction, contract preparation, intergovernmental agreements, and public involvement with other agencies such as municipalities and counties, Urban Drainage and Flood control District, Denver Regional Council of Governments, utility providers, and Special Districts.

C. Traffic Engineering Functions

• Conducts a variety of engineering traffic studies; conducts radar speed surveys; analyzes and evaluates traffic accident data; maintain traffic counts; prioritizes traffic circulation system improvements.
• Reviews City Street improvement plans; assures proper signing and street striping.
• Review City improvement and private development plans and traffic impact studies to ensure conformance with the Greenwood Village Transportation Impact Study Standards.
• Provide engineering support on a variety of traffic engineering projects, research and evaluate data, review plans, prepare designs and specifications, make technical recommendations to higher level staff utilizing federal, state and local design and construction standards.

Marginal Functions:

A. Miscellaneous Administrative Functions

• Makes recommendations to higher level staff including the City Manager, other Departments, Commissions, and the City Council on engineering related matters.
  Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations in civil or traffic engineering.
• Provides assistance to citizen requests, complaints and inquiries concerning various traffic, drainage and engineering related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Project Manager I

Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of civil engineering.
• Principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
• Engineering design principles.
• Construction principles in the public works industry.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in civil, environmental, or traffic engineering.
• Learn to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to civil, environmental, or traffic engineering.
• Learn traffic analysis software, geographic information systems, and asset management tools.
• Learn operational characteristics of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.
• Perform technical research and solve engineering problems.
• Under direction of supervisor, develop, review, and modify civil, environmental, or traffic engineering plans, designs, and specifications.
• Operate computer engineering systems.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: None required.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a related field.

Certificates or Licenses:

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Colorado and a driving record satisfactory to obtain coverage by the City's insurance carrier.

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Equipment Utilized:

Standard office equipment including computers, transit/surveying equipment, engineering level; motor vehicle.

Contact with Others:

Should be able to effectively interact and communicate with others encountered during the performance of assigned duties including outside contractors, architects, the public, and elected official.

Supervisory Requirements:

Receives direction from Program Lead or Engineering Manager. 

Hazards:
Fieldwork may involve hazardous situations including traffic areas, bridge structures, falling materials, fumes, confined spaces, and drainage ways. Must be physically capable of safely moving about on construction sites. Job requires occasional physical effort requiring lifting of objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Requires shift, weekend or off-hour/day work; may receive calls on a 24-hour basis and may be required to appear on-site as a result of an emergency situation during off-duty hours.

The City of Greenwood Village is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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