Senior Project Manager

Oversees, manages, and monitors construction and infrastructure projects for the City. Coordinates designs, plans, schedules, reporting, project control, and completion of various facility and related projects.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. There may be some outside work with exposure to weather conditions and construction hazards.

Light physical demands with the ability to carry up to 25 lbs and reasonable ability to bend, climb, and move around construction sites.  Frequent use of a personal computer.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues.   Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.  Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. 

• Provides professional and competent project management for facility, infrastructure, and other construction projects for the City; manages project from inception to completion.
• Manages and oversees staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision; ensures effective and efficient services and resources and coordinates the design of facility and related planning.
• Trains, coaches, instructs, counsels, and facilitates employees and contractors ensuring that all established policies and procedures are followed and all activities remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Drafts and creates requests for proposals and formal bid documents to secure outside services; secures bonding and insurance from various vendors and administers contracts between owner and vendors.
• Coordinates,  manages and oversees projects from beginning through completion ensuring compliance with City rules, guidelines, building codes and laws; researches and obtains technical information for each project.
• Develops and writes contracts, communicates scope of work, monitors project timeframe, forecasts estimated costs, and identifies projected completion dates; issues notice to proceed documentation and submits requests for payment.
• Administers multiple pricing agreements and monitors account balances; provides account balances to section heads; requests invitation to bid or renewal of pricing agreements and monitors expiration dates of each agreement.
• Meets and communicates with staff regularly to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative and workload issues, and prioritize and assign tasks and projects; evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvements.
• Periodically inspects work sites to ensure work is on time and performed according to contract specifications and all applicable codes.
• Plans, organizes, and schedules public input meetings for various proposed capital projects. 

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field AND eight (8) years of experience in the construction industry to include two (2) years’ experience in project management is required. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

 Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.   

Knowledge of:  principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to:  perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives. 

Skills in:  reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working  independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

Salary : $66,268 - $95,242