North Coast Connector Project Manager

(Title changed from Executive Assistant) Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, managing, developing work rules, training, coordinating, and administering all activities and personnel of such staff positions as administration, citizen participation, research, and finance, and manages such personnel as are assigned to specific functions in the performance of the necessary duties. Performs other job-related duties as required.A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree is required. Four years of full time paid management or administrative experience is required. (Substitution: Two years of experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.
Additional Job Duties

• Perform the full range of project management and oversight duties including overseeing work product and workload distribution to an Owner’s Representative, Progressive Design Builder, and other consultants. The Project Manager will be involved in the process of hiring the Owner’s Representative and a Progressive Design Build team.
• Convene and lead multidisciplinary teams of City of Cleveland staff, including staff in the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects, Finance department, Planning Department, and Building and Housing, as well as consultants and external partners.
• Create, refine, and/or monitor project scope, budget, schedule, and cost-effectiveness.
• Review, revise and/or manage project documentation, including plans, specifications, contracts, cost estimates, change orders, and reports.
• Consult and collaborate with federal agencies, state agencies, in-house staff, and external professionals to launch pre-construction and construction activities, including the delivery of FHWA Major Project requirements, completing the NEPA process and executing the right of way phase of the project.
• Work with external users and stakeholders including but not limited to private railroad companies, GCRTA, Amtrak, and the current lakefront organizations including the North Coast Waterfront Development Organization and the Port of Cleveland to advance the North Coast Connector Project. 
• Apply specialized knowledge of contracts, regulations, and laws governing federally funded infrastructure projects.
• Provide actionable recommendations for resolution of construction and design issues.
• Keep City officials and stakeholders informed on project scope, status, disputes, and resolutions.
• Continuously evaluate project team for performance and recommend staffing or consultant changes as needed to ensure the project is within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate and conduct briefings and public engagement activities for a variety of audiences including public officials, media, residents, and agency staff on project scope and status.
• Participate in formal pre-claim and claims hearings, negotiating settlements for dispute resolutions.
• Provide technical expertise in evaluating errors or omissions by contractors or engineers and reviewing proposed changes in materials, methods, or designs.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

Salary : $140,000