Project Manager
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Project Manager

Description
As a municipal organization, Greenwood Village is a provider of emergency services. Some emergency situations, including weather-related emergencies, may necessitate Greenwood Village employees to assist in areas of work which may not be directly related to the employee's specific job function, but which will be within the physical capabilities, training, and skills of the employee.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Project Manager I -- This is the entry-level class in the Professional Engineering and Landscape Architecture series. This class is distinguished from the Project Manager II by the performance of the less complex professional functions. Since this class is typically an entry-level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Project Manager II -- This is the full journey level class within the Professional Engineering and Landscape Architecture series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Project Manager I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including managing complex projects. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Pay Range:

Project Manager I salary: $65,772 - $93,562 annually

Project Manager II: $76,981 - $104,000 anually

Greenwood Village offers an exceptional benefits package including a selection of medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement programs with matching, a recreation reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement, as well as generous paid time off, and sick leave.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS: The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The Village retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time without notice.

Essential Functions:

A. Civil Engineering and Landscape Architectural Functions:

Conducts engineering and landscape studies on assigned projects; performs cost analyses; prepares and/or reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layouts, and design work from field and survey data.
Performs design work, including researching data and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes; prepares calculations, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates; develops designs either manually or using computer equipment.
Reviews engineering and landscape architectural drawings which involve drainage, parks, roads, utilities, and traffic control devices.
Prepares plans, charts, and graphs from rough design sketches and field notes obtained from engineering surveys.
Collaborates and confers with engineers, architects, and contractors; provides information on City policies and procedures; presents analysis of technical issues to the public, City Council, and commissions.
Performs field inspections to verify the accuracy of construction improvements.
Manages contracts or projects by providing guidance and problem resolution; ensures proper field changes by reviewing field reports on installations for conformance to contracts, approved plans, agency regulations, and engineering and construction principles and standards; monitors schedules and contract change orders, costs, and regulatory compliance.
B. Project Manager on Capital Improvement Projects:

Manage and administer capital improvement projects from design to completion; prepares designs and specifica�tions; reviews the work of consultants and contractors; ensure compliance with specifications; recommends modifications; recommends and approves processing of payments.
Reviews and approves design, prepares requests for proposals, takes bids for construction, and recommends award of work based on City policies and procedures.
Prepares contract documents.
Initiates changes orders if necessary to ensure intent of project is met.
Performs inspection and/or directs staff in the inspection of construction projects to ensure that public improvements conform to City codes and approved plans.
Assists in developing and administering a program budget.
Assists in developing and implementing program procedures and goals; develops Capital Improvement Program projects.
Prepares proposals; reviews and manages contracts; recommends consultant selection; negotiates consultant fees.
Works with citizens to develop project scopes; meets with citizens to gain project feedback and hear concerns; prepares and manages the development of public meeting materials; presents projects at public meetings; presents projects and program item to City Council and Commissions.
Manages CIP Project development and budget from project conception, scoping, estimating, and Council and public approval.
Coordinates CIP Project activities such as obtaining external funding, design, construction, contract preparation, intergovernmental agreements, and public involvement with other agencies such as municipalities and counties, Urban Drainage and Flood control District, Denver Regional Council of Governments, utility providers, and Special Districts.
C. Environmental/Drainage Engineering Functions:

Ensure water quality and adequacy of drainage facilities in accordance with Federal, state, and local regulations, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Water Quality Control Division.
Review City improvement and private development plans and drainage reports to ensure conformance with the Greenwood Village Drainage Criteria Manual.
Provide engineering support on a variety of drainage engineering projects, research and evaluate data, review plans, prepare designs and specifications, make technical recommendations to higher-level staff.
D. Traffic Engineering Functions:

Conducts a variety of engineering traffic studies; conducts radar speed surveys; analyzes and evaluates traffic accident data; maintain traffic counts; prioritizes traffic circulation system improvements.
Reviews City street improvement plans; assures proper signing and street striping.
Provides engineering support on a variety of traffic engineering projects; researches and evaluates data; reviews plans; prepares designs and specifications; makes technical recommendations to higher-level staff.
E. Parks Engineering and Landscape Architecture Functions:

Assists in managing the groundwater well and irrigation water rights reports to the State and partnering metro districts.
Prepares in-house designs necessary for park operations including AutoCad drafting for projects such as landscape design, irrigation ad well adjustments, and trail modifications.
Coordinates with departmental staff on a variety of park-related needs including details for park facility replacements and renovations.
F. Supervisory Responsibilities:

Plans and directs the work activities of assigned personnel; prioritizes and coordinates work assignments; reviews work for accuracy.
Establishes, reviews, and modifies, as necessary, work schedules; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
Meets daily with personnel to review schedules; identifies and prioritizes daily activities; reviews progress and status of existing projects or assignments.
Participates in the selection of assigned personnel; provides and coordinates staff training and development; conducts performance assessments of assigned personnel; coaches and mentors employees to top performance.
G. Miscellaneous Administrative Functions:

Makes recommendations to higher-level staff including the City Manager, other Departments, Commissions, and the City Council on engineering-related matters.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations in civil or traffic engineering.
Provides assistance to citizen requests, complaints and inquiries concerning various traffic, drainage and engineering-related matters.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Manager I

Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

Knowledge of:

Principles of civil engineering or landscape architecture.

Principles of mathematics as applied to work.

Engineering and landscape architecture design principles.

Construction principles in the public works industry.

Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: None required.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, environmental engineering, traffic engineering. Landscape architecture or a related field.

Project Manager II

In addition to the position requirements of the Project Manager I:

Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil, environmental, traffic engineering or landscape architecture.

Engineering or landscape architectural design principles and practices to assure the development of plans and specifications for projects.

Construction principles and practices as applied to public works activities including; materials testing, construction methods, and quality control and assurance.

Principles and practices of project management.

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years of responsible civil, environmental, or traffic engineering or landscape architecture experience.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, environmental engineering, traffic engineering, landscape architecture or a related field.

Certificates or Licenses:

Possession of an appropriate, valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineering Intern, Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Colorado, Master�s Degree in Engineering or closely related field, Certified Landscape Architect, Project Management Professional (PMP), or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Colorado and a driving record satisfactory to obtain coverage by the City's insurance carrier.

Effective Date: January 2020

The City of Greenwood Village is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.