Project Manager - Convention and Event Services (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

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About The Position

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Job Description Overview The Project Manager – Convention and Event Services position oversees, coordinates, and manages all project logistics for City-approved contracts and project components related to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan and other planning, design, and construction work for the department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of City of Dallas processes and procedures and the KBHCCD Master Plan goals/mission/vision and objectives.
• Knowledge of contract development and contract compliance.
• Knowledge of project management and coordination.
• Knowledge of budget development and implementation.
• Ability to interpret and apply contract specifications.
• Ability to work with technical and construction staff to implement project goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Architecture, or Projects or Construction Management field.
• EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering, transportation, construction, or similar field.
• LICENSE: Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Project Management certification, LEAN or Six Sigma highly preferred.
• Professional engineer or architect license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages, coordinates, and facilitates all KBHCCD Master Plan components and activities as a direct report to the Senior Project Manager and indirect report to the Assistant Director.
• Monitors the contracted Project Manager/Owner’s Representative, architect/engineer, design firm, and construction manager using the Project Charter and Plan to ensure compliance with the project scope and delivery timeframes.
• Coordinates and provides coordination with the internal stakeholder team (City departments) to review logistics, personnel, permitting, and general scheduling to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Communicates scope of work related to contracts and Master Plan goals/visions/objectives internally and externally to move the project to completion.
• Researches and implements new processes and procedures to enhance and support the economic development and tourism/hospitality goals of the City.
• Participates in professional development to ensure highly skilled project management.
• Reviews, processes, and handles internal requests for meetings, documents, and project updates.
• Plans, designs, specifies, and communicates project goals and objectives; fosters collaboration and communication to achieve the desired outcome and manages project components through completion.
• Performs all other work as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager