What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager - ADA Infrastructure (Public Works) position at City of Charlottesville?
This position may be filled as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, depending on qualifications. The preferred hiring range:
- Project Manager: $73,091.20 - $91,561.60 Annually
- Senior Project Manager: $83,678.40 - $107,203.20 Annually
ADA Infrastructure:
This position manages transportation and/or accessibility projects, with a primary focus on ADA infrastructure. Responsibilities include but is not limited to overseeing all phases of project development—Feasibility, Programming, Design, Construction, and Close-Out—for federally, state, and locally funded initiatives. Projects involve sidewalk and accessibility improvements, roadway and multi-modal elements (e.g., bike facilities, pedestrian access and safety), and ADA-compliant infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the City’s ADA Transition Plan.
- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
- The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
The Project Manager manages projects of substantial cost, scope, and complexity to include by not limited to new facility construction or major renovations to existing facilities. Primarily and most frequently the Project Manager performs work independently while maintaining a high level of customer service to all project stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include management of all phases of the project life-cycle process, from conception/initiation through closing, in order to deliver a specified product, service, system or result within the constraints of the project scope, resources, time and budget. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently under the general supervision of a division manager or department head.
The Senior Project Manager oversees the success of projects of substantial cost, scope, and complexity to include, but not limited to: new facility/infrastructure construction or major renovations to existing facilities/infrastructure. The Senior Project Manager advises management on cost-planning, scheduling, control and productivity analysis, provides financial management oversight and reports on business results. Advises management on work distribution and project rescheduling issues; facilitates internal processes and scoping meetings. May guide the work of Project Managers in a consultant capacity. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently under the general direction of a Division Manager or Department Head.
To learn more about the Public Works Department and their current projects, please visit their website at: https://www.charlottesville.gov/277/Public-Works Senior Project Manager Essential Responsibilities and Duties:- Principle point-of-contact for assigned projects;
- Manages projects through all phases and activities throughout the life of projects which includes serving as team leader and facilitator;
- Maintains a high level of customer service and communication with stakeholders and key City staff and official involved with the projects;
- For construction-related projects, regularly attends and participates in meetings and presents projects to the School Board, the School's CIP Committee, the Planning Commission, and/or the City Council;
- For each project, develops a Project Plan which identifies and defines the scope and objectives of each project. The Project Plan considers stakeholder needs, defined budgets, City policy, compliance with laws, regulations, standards, or procedures and other requirements. In doing so, the Senior Project Manager may be required to become familiar with stakeholder/customer work processes, equipment, and facilities;
- Develops or coordinates detailed project work schedules and project cost estimates;
- Participates in the recommendation and selection of out-sourced consulting services required for projects which may include design professionals, right-of-way agents, technology specialists, third-party testing and verification experts, acquisition of agreements, and others;
- Responsible for development and compilation of the project team including, but not limited to: design professionals, cost estimating professionals, inspectors, third-party testing and verification professionals, and expertise of other City divisions and departments;
- Plans and monitors project activities to mitigate risk;
- Maintains a high level of communication with stakeholders and staff; and, escalates issues, as appropriate, for senior management consideration;
- Other Essential Functions:
- Manages risk exposure
- Manages financial tracking and data
- Manages review and approval processes for projects requiring regulatory approvals
- Reviews and approves pay applications
- Reviews and recommends change orders
- Ensures proper document management for projects
- Develops and manages project teams
- Reports ongoing project status to supervising manager
- Develops and manages Division/Department standards for data storage and management
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
This position may be filled as a Sr. Project Manager or Project Manager, depending on qualifications and experience. To view the full Job Description for the Project Manager click the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/classspecs/876012
This position may be filled as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, depending on qualifications.
Project Manager Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to degree from an accredited two-year college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Minimum of three (3) years of comprehensive project management experience in full life-cycle project management that includes experience in directing and leading project teams.
- (Note that examples of relevant experience may include but is not limited to managing VDOT Locally Administered Projects, transportation and/or accessibility projects, construction, facilities construction, construction management, engineering, capital project management, or traffic engineering.)
- Requires a valid Virginia driver's license by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166).
- Preference for a Four-Year College degree or Master's Degree.
- Preference for 3 - 5 years of experience directing/managing a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost.
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the field of architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, construction management or a related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of comprehensive project management experience in full life-cycle project management that includes experience in directing and leading project teams.
- (Note that examples of relevant experience may include but is not limited to managing VDOT Locally Administered Projects, transportation and/or accessibility projects, construction, facilities construction, construction management, engineering, capital project management, or traffic engineering.)
- Requires a valid Virginia driver's license by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166).
- Preferred: Master's Degree in a related field.
- Preferred: 7 - 10 years of experience directing/managing a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost preferred.
- Preference for familiarity with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) projects.
- Preference for EIT, PMP, or PE.
The majority of time spent in this position involves inside work, however position may be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, allergens, and/or exposure to conditions typical of active construction sites on a regular basis. The position also may require regular use of a ladder/step stool and driving a city vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, emergency on-call and/or weather-emergency on-call.
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
Salary : $63,039 - $130,698
