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Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelors 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

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Applicant:READTHISSTATEMENTRegarding your Application: A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications andwill be used to determine salaryif you are selected for this position. Please list yourcomplete employment history(to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., see resume or see Linked In Profile). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Travel: The Public Works 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 AustinDriver 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. Assessment: This position may require a skills assessment. Close Job Posting: Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days. 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs. Video Conferencing Software Technology: Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

Pay Range

$39.49 - $51.34

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs. This position is currently approved to work remotely 60% of the pay period.

Job Close Date

10/24/2024

Type of Posting

External

Department

Transportation and Public Works

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position

Not Applicable

Category

Professional

Location

5202 E. Ben White, Austin, TX

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with managing transportation construction projects or projects in environmentally sensitive areas.
• Familiarity or experience with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in conjunction with Public Right of Way (ROW) improvement projects, including Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).
• Experience using financial reporting systems and/or other similar project management information systems to implement construction.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

1. Manage 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.
2. Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultants product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc.
3. Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects.
4. Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.
5. Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Managers Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations.
6. Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors.
7. Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization.
8. Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs.
9. 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.
10. 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.

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