Project Manager

Serves as Project Manager in the planning, scheduling, reporting, controlling, construction, and completion of facility and utility projects for the City.

Environmental Factors
Position functions primarily in an office environment without notable hazards or factors; outside work involves exposure to all weather conditions, mold, asbestos, lead paint, dust, hazardous chemicals, fumes, high pressure gas lines and high voltage equipment when conducting inspections.
Physical Factors
Position requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds; ability to climb ladders and scaffolds; ability to access trenches, attics, crawl spaces and tight spaces; ability to distinguish colors, sizes, quantities, depths and heights.
Work Situation Factors
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.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-Time; Regular; Exempt

This position is graded RX20

• Manages projects from beginning to their completion in ensuring compliance with City rules, guidelines, building codes and laws; researches and obtains technical information for each project; drafts construction contracts; communicates scope of work, time frame progress, estimated costs, and projected completion dates; submits notice to proceed documentation and submits requests for payment.
• Serves as a liaison between the contractor and all other parties; administers contracts between owner and contractor or vendor; communicates and develops scope of work, monitors and maintains schedule, estimates costs, and determines projected completion dates for management and customers.
• Monitors and controls project budgets and general accounting; administers multiple-pricing agreements; monitors account balances, provides account balances to section heads, requests the invitation to bid or a renewal of pricing agreements, and monitors expiration dates of each agreement.
• Drafts City Council action forms and resolutions to obtain project authorization before project commencement.
• Drafts requests for proposals (RFP) and formal bid documents to secure outside services; secures bonding and insurance from vendor; administers contracts between owner and vendor; submits purchase order requisition requests, gathers proposals and insurance certificates, and facilitates all purchasing for the project.
• Receives inventory from all City departments; maintains records of inventory received and removed; requests titles of vehicles submitted; organizes the warehouse and auction yard; maintains accounting documentation for compilation to provide accurate recordkeeping for auditing purposes; researches professional magazines and journals for project specifications and product information.
• Communicates with the customer and supervisor regarding the status of projects; creates and updates schedules for City Management and public website; provides regular updates to customer and management team regarding project status.
• Periodically inspects work sites to ensure work is being performed according to contract specifications and all applicable codes.
• Plans, organizes, and schedules public input meetings for various proposed capital projects; provides insight, status, communication, and project updates.

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Accounting, or a related field AND five (5) years of experience in the construction industry is required. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certifications
Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of project management; all stages of construction materials and methods; construction/building trades; purchasing rules and regulations; principles and practices of contract administration; 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: performing scope of work on various projects; effectively cost out projects; create requests for proposal and requests for bid; administer contracts; operating drafting equipment; use measuring devices and scales; 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.