Senior Project Manager - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $38 - $58

About The Position

This position is located in the Project Management Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction a supervisor. The primary purpose of this classification is to provide specialized management or operations support to various departmental work divisions. Senior Project Managers are also responsible for implementing department program functions and policies, coordinating operations activities, and planning major projects. Essential job functions include: assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring work projects both in house and at field locations; assisting in the preparation and assessment of budgets and goals and objectives; writing specifications for needed equipment, materials, supplies, services, etc.; reviewing contract bids or proposals to determine the best supplier; reviewing federal, state, and local standards and regulations to ensure compliance with various legal and policy guidelines; monitoring operational expenditures; implementing established productivity improvement measures; analyzing program accomplishments for timeliness and compliance with instructions, procedures, and budgetary limitations; and preparing complex technical reports for submission to division heads, department directors, City officials, federal and state agencies, etc. The employee has frequent contact with other City employees, citizens, outside agencies, etc., to exchange information or provide technical assistance. The instructions received define program objectives as well as personnel and budgetary limitations.  Work may be reviewed for program accomplishments; management effectiveness; and adherence to policies, procedures, and directives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and skill in applying administrative and managerial principles and practices.
• Knowledge of governmental procedures, processes, and policies for construction of public facilities.
• Knowledge of and skill in supervising and directing professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in managing and supervising large construction projects.
• Ability to assess project needs, calculate quantities, and prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, design, implement and evaluate current systems and system improvements.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the City’s Standard Specifications for Public Improvements with the ability to enforce and ensure compliance by others.
• Knowledge of civil, facilities, and private construction.
• Knowledge of the Oklahoma Competitive Bidding Act, Oklahoma Open Meetings Act, the City Charter and Municipal Codes.
• Experience in and ability to compose, comprehend and interpret technical specifications.
• Experience in preparing formal meeting agendas and utilizing agenda software.

Responsibilities

• Assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring work projects both in house and at field locations
• Assisting in the preparation and assessment of budgets and goals and objectives
• Writing specifications for needed equipment, materials, supplies, services, etc.
• Reviewing contract bids or proposals to determine the best supplier
• Reviewing federal, state, and local standards and regulations to ensure compliance with various legal and policy guidelines
• Monitoring operational expenditures
• Implementing established productivity improvement measures
• Analyzing program accomplishments for timeliness and compliance with instructions, procedures, and budgetary limitations
• Preparing complex technical reports for submission to division heads, department directors, City officials, federal and state agencies, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed