Construction Project Manager

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works – Engineering, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for performing work related to planning and managing capital improvement projects related to either infrastructure or facility projects. Duties include proposing new projects; developing scope; negotiating fees; performing design development and review; managing and coordinating construction activities; and performing updates on general design standards.

The City of Rowlett offers a great work/life balance schedule by offering a 4 day work week with normal business hours of 7:30 am - 5:30 pm depending on departmental work schedules. We have great benefit and compensation packages as well as a 7%, 2:1 match TMRS pension. To be considered, interested candidates need to apply on the City of Rowlett career page:
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• Manages Capital Improvement Plan projects, including construction activities, which includes: proposing new projects; presenting projects to applicable advisory committees for review and approval; composing and assembling construction contracts, plans, and related documents; advertising, bidding, evaluating, negotiating, and executing professional consultant contracts; performing the full range of project management responsibilities; reviewing plans and specifications; performing site inspections; managing, directing, and coordinating consultant engineering and architectural design;
  
  ensuring compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; processing contractor payments; facilitating meetings with residents, businesses, and/or other interested parties; researching, analyzing, and resolving construction and project problems; processing change orders; and/or, performing other related activities.

Designs in-house projects, which includes project layout, review, comments, specification preparation, bidding, and construction;
Implements design and construction standard updates, which includes collaborating with other internal departments on potential issues that may warrant incorporation into the City’s General Design Standards to eliminate future problems or confusion. Participates in inter-departmental project development, review, and coordination, which includes working with internal departments in developing project scope, budget, design, and construction issues; responding to building inspection comments;

monitoring compliance with applicable City standards related to design, equipment, and material construction products; and/or, performing other related activities. Responds to a broad range of requests for information, service, concerns, or complaints from citizens, businesses, government agencies, and/or other interested parties regarding a variety of engineering-related issues. Gathers and analyzes data in order to respond to complaints from citizens. Makes recommendations for solutions based on research findings.

Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, and/or task forces to provide expert- level technical engineering advice and information based on assigned area of responsibility. Provides expertise by analyzing, reviewing, and critiquing development projects and plans. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Five (5) years of experience in project management, particularly in overseeing capital projects within a municipal or government setting.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices;
• Knowledge of architectural design principles;
• Skilled in reading and interpreting a variety of engineering documents, including blueprints and schematics;
• Skilled in reading and comprehending highly technical or specialized materials;
• Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, rules,…