Project Associate Job at City of Baytown

City of Baytown Baytown, TX 77520

$53,854 - $75,346 a year
Job Summary


We are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Associate Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex engineering projects, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Join a team who's mission is at the very heart of the City of Baytown’s purpose – together we enrich lives and build community . With over $200 million in projects and more on the way, we are adding staff to our team of incredible and dedicated Engineering professionals.

Full Benefits Package Including:
  • Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance
  • Insurance options
  • Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants
  • TMRS retirement with 14% City contribution
  • Mental health and financial education benefits
  • Continuing Education (including support in obtaining your P.E. and other certifications)
  • And much more!

Duties

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER I/II (Yearly Salary: $53,854 - $75,346 DOQ)

  • Resolves project conflicts and prepares appropriate design specifications. Prepares cost estimates, negotiates contracts and change orders. Provides coordination between City, consultants and contractors.
  • Conducts quality assurance observations on projects.
  • Reviews construction documents including design proposals, RFQs, etc. to ensure compliance with City codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Administers contracts and monitors project progress. Reviews and recommends payment of contractor’s and consultant’s invoices. Participates in A&E Meetings, Pre-Bids, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction meetings. Processes Requests for Information, and Cost Proposal.
  • Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the CIP. Coordinates with Project Utility Companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

PROJECT MANAGER (Yearly Salary: $66,699 - $83,374 DOQ)

  • Project Initiation
    :
    Researches and provides project documents during the project planning phase such as existing facility and utility plans and existing conditions. Develops and creates the initial project scope documents requirements with end users and develops a rough order of magnitude budget and schedule. Prepares RFQs, reviews design proposals and contracts, plans/construction documents including, ensuring compliance with City codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Project Planning:
    Assures the project plans, and specifications meet requirements. Reviews and resolves project conflicts. Prepares cost estimates, negotiates contracts and amendments. Develops project schedule including design, bidding and construction phases. Provides coordination between City, consultants and contractors to deliver the project. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
  • Project Execution:
    Administers contracts and monitors project progress, including corrections to maintain scope, schedule and project budget. Reviews and recommends payment of contractor’s and consultant’s invoices. Participates in A&E Meetings, Pre-Bids, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction meetings. Processes Requests for Information, Submittal reviews when necessary and Cost Proposal requests as needed.
  • Monitoring the Project:
    Conducts quality assurance during design and construction including review of project scope, and field observations on projects. Oversees contracts related to quality assurance such as professional services related to materials testing, testing and balancing and equipment commissioning.
  • Stakeholder and Communications Management:
    Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies during the design and construction phases of projects. Coordinates project plans and required utility relocations with private utility companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Valid State of Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Associate Project Manager II
    • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
    • Two or more years experience in professional level Civil Engineering design or project management related roles.
  • Project Manager
    • Three years experience in a professional level related role.
    • Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
PREFERRED:
  • Municipal engineering experience.
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • CADD and/or GIS experience.
  • Experience in Microsoft Project and/or equivalent software programs.
  • Knowledge of transportation, utility and building facility construction.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency’s codes and regulations. Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration. Knowledge of computers and project management software programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to negotiate contract change orders. Effective public relations and customer service skills. Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division. Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.


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