DEFINITION

Plans, organizes, coordinates and executes various capital projects and maintenance programs for the City of Rohnert Park. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Project Manager has the responsibility to administer and coordinate the design and construction of complex projects through final construction and enforcing contract compliance.  The Project Manager works closely with various design and engineering consultants, developers, builders, public agencies, and contractors to ensure that City ordinances and standards are upheld and project schedules are met. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Engineering Division management staff. Responsibilities include providing administrative oversight to contractors or consultants and may include the direct and indirect supervision of technical and support services positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans, coordinates, and manages engineering and construction of infrastructure, facilities, and maintenance projects; manages projects from program planning through final acceptance of construction and warranty period.

• Works with engineers and consultants on preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates pertaining to construction, maintenance, and operation of municipal facilities and equipment.

• Manages consultant and contractor selection process, fee negotiations, and approval of contracts and agreements.

• Assembles construction contract package including bid, contract and technical documents and final cost estimate; oversees invitation and receipt of bids.

• Researches and investigates, makes recommendations on project problems; provides technical support in the updating of various city projects.

• Ensures the City's compliance with various ordinances, codes and applicable laws including those pertaining to building, fire, safety, accessibility, environmental codes and regulations.

• Tracks & monitors all project activities; reviews work under construction to make sure that all new construction and alteration work being performed by contractors complies with plans, specifications and codes; oversees project staff/contractors and attends meetings at various sites; represents the department in meetings and conferences related to construction materials or work standards; coordinates the work of multi-disciplinary staff across organizational boundaries.

• Prepares budget reports and cost control analyses; keeps projects within approved budgets and on their approved schedule; maintains accurate reports of contract work and other assigned activities; analyzes claims and recommends approval of consultant/contracts payment, reviews progress, performance and completion reports, purchase requests, requisitions, and reports of claims against the City.

• Coordinates and conducts community meetings associated with project(s) and responds to community issues and concerns; conducts presentations to governmental and regulatory agencies and the City Council.

• Prepares and present a variety of reports, recommendations, contracts, agenda packets, and memoranda relating to department matters to management, City Council, other public agencies, advisory bodies, and the community.

• Assists Engineering Division management in establishing goals and policies for capital project planning.

• Coordinates with other City departments to perform short and long range planning to ensure accomplishing goals related to capital projects.

• Develops agreements with public agencies and appropriate private parties for capital projects.

• Provides direction and guidance for the work of technical and support staff as needed.

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education

Bachelor’s Degeee in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, project management, construction management, public or business administration or a closely-related field, and four (4) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in the administration and management of capital improvement projects.

 Two (2) additional years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in project management may substitute for graduation from college or university.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Knowledge of:
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of construction project management
• Knowledge of civil engineering design and construction principles and practices as applied to public works projects, building construction, facilities maintenance and rehabilitation
• Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and acquiring funding for the development of public works facilities and building construction
• General knowledge of public administration, finance, budgeting, and accounting
• General knowledge of the Public Contracts Code, purchasing, bidding and procurement

Skill to:
• Effectively schedule design and construction projects and administer contracts to meet deadlines
• Establish work priorities and realistic time deadlines
• Prepare construction/consultant contracts and requests for proposal
• Use spreadsheets and word processing software packages, organize data and materials, and prepare reports and documents
• Work effectively with consultants, contractors and City staff, and to supervise and coordinate their work
• Use or interpret work products of CAD and GIS software
• Prepare comprehensive and concise technical reports
• Create and maintain appropriate and accurate records
• Communicate professionally and effectively with members of the public, the development community, and staff of other public agencies
• Work without close supervision or direction in the execution and delivery of capital and maintenance projects

Ability to:
• Formulate, evaluate, and make recommendations on policies and procedures affecting the Capital Improvement Program
• Analyze facts and draw logical conclusions
• Interpret and apply a variety of government rules, laws, and policies while performing a variety of administrative assignments
• Work effectively under pressure
• Take responsibility and exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority

Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. It requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing and reviewing construction plans, statistical reports and data, and using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading reports, reviewing plans and blueprints, and using the computer. Hearing and speaking is required in communicating with individuals and groups. When visiting construction sites, the incumbent may be required to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, be exposed to all weather conditions, dust and pollen, noise, and mechanical hazards such as construction equipment.

License/Certificate

Possession of a Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment