City of Austin

This position is responsible for the supervision of Project Management staff who manage programs of Capital Improvement Projects for sponsor departments City Wide.. At Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ), our mission is to " Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Capital Projects with the Concept of Speed.". This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).. Coordination of demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, site location, property management, preparation of files for federal auditing with little or no supervision.. This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI).

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Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience including two (2) years as a project manager OR Nine (9) years of work experience in engineering, architecture or related area including two (2) years as a project manager Licenses Or Certifications None. Notes to Applicants Position Overview This position works in the Capital Delivery Services Department, Project Management Civil Division. This position is responsible for the supervision of Project Management staff who manage programs of Capital Improvement Projects for sponsor departments City Wide. Department Mission At Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ), our mission is to " Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Capital Projects with the Concept of Speed ." Our Department's Foundation Is Built On Four Pillars People: Structure Department with the Concept of Speed Process: Plan Sequential and Execute in Parallel Performance: Transparency and Accountability Reporting Partners: One City - One Team - One Approach The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. This includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin's Employee Benefits Guide. To learn more about working with the City of Austin, click here to watch a short video! Application Details A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience. Travel The Capital Delivery Services 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 Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to different locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Additional Information This position may require a skills assessment. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ). If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required. 90 Day Provision For Additional Vacancy If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department. Pay Range $44.62 - $58.01 Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs. Job Close Date 11/06/2023 Type of Posting External Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience with scope and financial management of design and construction for engineering projects for the City of Austin or other municipality.
Experience reading and interpreting design and construction contract documents and plans.
Experience developing and monitoring schedules for the design and construction of large engineering projects for the City of Austin or other municipality.
Experience leading or supervising project management professionals.
Experience with preparation of Requests for Council Action and Change Orders for the City of Austin or other municipality.
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. Resolve project claims, disputes, and contentious issues. Manage, review, approve and process construction contracts and documents. Manage and initiate review and/or design of engineering/architectural projects, including related documentation. Identify, evaluate, and provide improvement recommendations. Inspect and monitor projects for legal, regulatory and initiative compliance. Develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts. Design/maintain database. Develop standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances. Develop and monitor performance criteria. Develop and conduct training. Manage project budget and schedule. Administer consultant, licensed professional, and Legal Department services. Provide technical advice and assistance to city management, field personnel, contractors, etc. Meet with project engineers/architects and contractors to discuss designs and design changes. Attend City Council, board meetings, etc. as City staff representative. Coordinate the analysis of site selection. Responsibilities- Supervision And/or Leadership Exercised May provide leadership/supervision to employees planning, assigning, and/or leading the work of others. 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. Extensive knowledge of contract provisions and their implementation to the contract.
Knowledge of the mediation process. Knowledge of real estate practices.
Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
Skill in negotiating with multiple parties. Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
Skill in evaluating contract agreements. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Skill in writing and interpreting legal descriptions of leases, real estate, easements and similar properties.
Skill in negotiating with property owners to accomplish objectives.
Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
Skill in giving public presentations.
Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling, and the 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.
Skill in determining need, gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management's use.
Ability to exercise a good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all pubic dealings.
Ability to understand and use standard application development design, report and project management tools.
Ability to perform objective analyses and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality service and cost-effectiveness.
Coordination of demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, site location, property management, preparation of files for federal auditing with little or no supervision. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with 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 Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. 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. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. * Describe your experience with the scope and financial management of design and construction for engineering projects for the City of Austin or other municipality. The minimum qualifications for this position are a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience including two (2) years as a project manager OR Nine (9) years of work experience in engineering, architecture or related area including two (2) years as a project manager. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
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I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. (Open Ended Question) Please describe your experience reading and interpreting design and construction contract documents and plans. (Open Ended Question) Describe your experience developing and monitoring schedules for the design and construction of large engineering projects for the City of Austin or other municipality. (Open Ended Question) Describe your experience with the preparation of Requests for Council Action and Change Orders for the City of Austin or other municipality. (Open Ended Question) Describe your experience leading or supervising project management professionals. (Open Ended Question) Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
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