Construction Project Manager - Public Works
Company: City of Lenexa
Location: Shawnee Mission
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
We are currently accepting applications for a Construction
Project Manager - Public Works to join our Municipal Services team!
The ideal candidate will be:
- Detail oriented
- Concise and effective communicator
- Excellent problem solver
- Hardworking and able to manage time well The City of Lenexa
team is a big family and offers work/life balance many people are
seeking. We appreciate our employees and value training and
education to empower all employees to perform their jobs in the
most efficient and effective manner. If you have experience in
public works management in local government or a similarly related
field and you are looking for a job where you will be supported,
apply today and join our team! Position Summary Responsible for in
the planning, design, administration, and construction of projects
within the Capital Improvement Program, Facilities Maintenance, and
general operating budget. Work is performed with wide latitude of
discretion and sound judgement at the general direction of the
Municipal Services Director. Key Responsibilities
- Performs condition assessments of public infrastructure and
buildings, identifies, prioritizes, and recommends projects with
cost estimates for potential funding.
- Prepares requests for qualifications and requests for proposals
for professional consultant services, evaluates qualifications and
proposals, prepares and negotiates scope of work, fees, and
schedules for professional services agreements, and processes
amendments.
- Conducts field investigations, evaluates project feasibility,
and checks survey maps, geotechnical reports, and design
studies.
- Checks and recommends for approval construction drawings, and
special conditions and technical specifications for infrastructure
and building renovation projects.
- Assembles bid and construction contract documents; administers
the public bidding process, conducts pre-bid meetings, issues
addenda, and reviews bid proposals.
- Provides construction management and field inspection services
to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, checks
submittals and progress payments, manages schedules, and budgets,
and ensures public safety.
- Coordinates projects with design consultants, utility
representatives, adjacent property owners, businesses, and other
agencies and City departments and resolves conflicts if they
occur.
- Fields calls from citizens and staff members on the status of
construction activities, specific projects, complaints, and
concerns.
- Coordinates with contractors and consultants to resolve
technical issues on projects and approves design modifications and
change orders. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in civil
engineering, construction science, construction management, public
administration or related field required and five to seven years
public works management experience in government or a related field
or equivalent experience, education and training. Valid driver's
license and clean driving record required. Desired: Experience with
the following computer programs and software: Microsoft Word,
Excel, Outlook, Power Point, ADP, Lucity, GIS, and AutoCAD.
Compensation and Benefits Hiring range is $64,995 to $79,458 DOQ
and directly related experience. The City offers a highly
competitive compensation package including health, dental, life,
short-term disability; state defined benefit pension plan, city
matching defined contribution retirement plan, tuition
reimbursement, access to a free on-site health clinic and much
more. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful
completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen and background
check. To apply complete an online application. Please attached
both your resume AND cover letter. Applications will be reviewed as
they are received. As an equal opportunity employer, the City of
Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and
respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work
environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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Keywords: City of Lenexa, Kansas City , Construction Project Manager - Public Works, Professions , Shawnee Mission, Kansas
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