Senior Project Manager - Utilities

The Senior Project Manager oversees the Department of Utilities projects of substantial cost, scope, and complexity to include, but not limited to: new utility infrastructure construction or major upgrades to utilities systems. 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 scheduling  and or rescheduling issues; facilitates internal processes and scoping meetings. May guide or coordinate with other Utilities personnel 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.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $83,678.40 - $109,636.80 Annually. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• 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.

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.  

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the field of landscape architecture, 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. 

Special Requirements:

• Depending on assignment, may require a valid Virginia driver's license by employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Seven to ten years of experience directing/managing a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost preferred. 
• Depending on assignment: preference for familiarity with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) projects and federal grant projects. 
• Preference for EIT, PMP, or PE.

Skills: Requires a comprehensive, intensive practical knowledge of substantive project management principles, practices, methods, approaches, procedures, and a technical knowledge base of sufficient depth and breadth in a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost. Strong technical reading and writing skills including reading, comprehension, and development of construction documents such as drawings, specifications, and contracts. Strong skill in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, and other software pertinent to project management). Proficient in procurement of goods and services within the bounds of the Virginia Public Procurement Act, and, relevant City of Charlottesville ordinances. Proficient and experienced in planning, managing, and forecasting project budgets throughout the life of the projects. Knowledgeable of the respective industries and markets from which implementation of the projects will be performed (e.g. data storage and security, construction, etc.).  The Senior Project Manager shall have broad knowledge of its industry, regional market conditions, and service providers within its market region. Skilled at reading and evaluating project documents (e.g. construction documents and specifications), and correctly determining if the delivered project documents satisfy programmatic requirements of a project.Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: LIGHT WORK: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

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.

Salary : $83,678 - $109,637