Senior Project Manager

Salary: $59,783. 00 Annually

Location : Alamogordo, NM

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 36110001

Department: Utilities

Division: Engineering

Opening Date: 11/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

DescriptionSalary: $59,783. - DOQ

Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Engineering Division of the Utilities Department, in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.
Recruitment QualificationsRECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONSRequired:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field;
• Five (5) years of project management experience;
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision of employees;
• Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering design and construction;
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 60 days, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Prepares, administers, and oversees project and program budgets within the City's accounting system;
• Oversees division procurement processes within city, state, and federal guidelines;
• Oversees acquisition and contract functions for facility and infrastructural improvement and/or maintenance programs with an emphasis on quality and cost control;
• Assembles, coordinates and manages multidisciplinary technical review teams made up of professional staff from other City departments, other governmental jurisdictions and agencies, private contractors, and utilities;
• Troubleshoots problems associated with developing complex systems, procedures, and operations and with coordinating design, right-of-way acquisition, incorporation of easements, construction, and entity operations for water, sewer, street, utility, transportation, public facilities and parks projects;
• Keeps abreast of new technology and methods related to division responsibilities;
• Provides project briefs pertaining to scheduling for and the status of projects in both the planning and construction/implementation phases;
• Chairs various project review and pre-submittal meetings;
• Assists in developing departmental and capital plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures;
• Performs administrative functions including typing, preparing, copying, and filing correspondence and other documents, including contract documents, memos, minutes, technical specification books, various reports, etc. ;
• Prepares and issues documents for sealed bids, Requests for Proposals, and written price quotations for products, services, and construction projects; attends bid openings; reviews and tracks bid proposals and quotes; ensures compliance with policies and technical specifications through coordination with Purchasing;
• Prepares reports on contract recommendations regarding goods and services as needed for presentation to the City Commission and public;
• Within the division, oversees the handling of grant funds in accordance with funding agency guidelines;
• Acts as the "Owner's" agent for the City in structural and infrastructural improvement or maintenance programs and is responsible for bringing projects to completion with an emphasis on quality, schedule, and cost control;
• Serves as the point of contact for contractors, stakeholders, and citizens on assigned City projects;
• Provides highly skilled technical and management advice and assistance to City departments and personnel;
• Provides information to appropriate stakeholders pertaining to all aspects of projects in both the planning, design, and construction/implementation phases;
• Coordinates activities with City public information personnel and relays public concerns to appropriate officials; may be responsible for writing print-ready public service announcements;
• Chairs various project review and pre-submittal meetings;
• Establishes and maintains liaison as required with boards, committees, and commissions;
• Assists in the development of division plans, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures;
• Assists other City departments in the planning and placement of facilities;
• Coordinates schedules of staff and other interested parties;
• Maintains knowledge of programs for which Engineering is responsible;
• Assists in expediting the division's mission to respond to development proposals and further the issuance of City approvals for various land use certifications when needed;
• Advises outside agency stakeholders of the City's priorities and mission;
• Conducts research and manages the incorporation of easements into infrastructure projects;
• Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills;
• Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens, to ensure high operational and service standards; and
• Performs duties in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable state or federal authority.

• Serves as the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests; initiates actions, when necessary, to ensure ADA compliance in and around City facilities and other City-owned or maintained property; sees actions and/or projects through to completion;
• Reports to City Commission, as required;
• Duties may be performed outside of normal working hours on occasion;
• Some out-of-area travel may be required;
• Safely operates a motor vehicle;
• Must obtain and maintain required license(s);
• Maintains the confidentiality of information obtained during the performance of duties; and
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

• Technical and administrative aspects of all phases of project management including management of information systems used to develop construction projects, plan, review, and project budgeting;
• Tactical planning and effective techniques to facilitate, communicate, organize, and schedule project work in .