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.
The Austin Transportation Department’s (ATD) Signs and Markings Division (S&MD) has an opening for a full-time Project Manager to lead a wide range of transportation projects, contract creation and fund recovery efforts. Projects include all aspects of transportation associated with traffic signs and pavement marking installations, development and oversight of consultant contracts and coordination of projects with internal and external customers. This position will coordinate with other divisions within ATD and , other departments within the City of Austin, as well as outside agencies such as Capital Metro, Travis County, and Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). The preferred candidate, under limited supervision and using considerable latitude for independent judgment, will bring knowledge and ability in scoping and developing contracts. Typical projects include developing contractor work assignments to meet established Performance Measure Goals while keeping within an established budget and schedule. Scheduling, invoicing, budget monitoring, QA/QC of projects are considered an integral part of this position. This position will lead the Signs and Markings Division in developing consultant contracts to support the divisional needs and to support the Active Transportation and Street Design Division, The Transportation Engineering Division, and the Public Works Department, while ensuring conformance with all State and Federal regulations and standards. The Project Manager should also have knowledge about the City’s Land Development Code, the Transportation Criteria Manual, the City of Austin’s Standard Specifications and Details, and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The preferred candidate will have strong communication and writing skills.
Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete 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.
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.
$35.20 – $45.76
Commensurate
Monday-Friday 7:00.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Subject to change dependent on operational needs.
The ideal candidate will be a versatile Project Manager and bring the following preferred qualifications:
- Experience in project management of Traffic Operations, Traffic Impact Studies or Analysis, Roadway Design and Temporary Traffic Control Design and implementation of these or related Transportation projects.
- Experience in scoping and reviewing all aspects of transportation operations, logistics and planning associated with the field implementation of traffic signs and markings.
- Excellent team working and problem-solving skills with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals.
- Experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems to analyze, develop, catalog, record and plan detailed project and program boundaries.
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
May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management.
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.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY (512) 974-2445.
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.
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