Construction Project Manager Stormwater Engineering

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• Lead and oversee construction projects for Stormwater Enterprise including drainage small creek restoration infrastructure storm pipe and maintenance / repairs.
• Manage construction contracts change orders and construction management ensuring project quality and compliance.
• Oversee inspection duties for assigned stormwater projects.
• Establish construction schedules monitor costs and provide regular progress reports to supervisors.
• Develop standard procedures and policies related to construction project management inspection and testing.
• Provide training and guidance to other staff ensuring standard procedures and policies are followed.
• Communicate project status reports to internal and external departments key stakeholders and user groups providing updates on project activities and milestones.
• Prepare projections project schedules and work plans and negotiate and administer professional service contracts for construction phase services.
• Conduct project progress meetings with stakeholders contractors and other relevant parties addressing inquiries from citizens stakeholders and media regarding construction projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

• Principles methods and tools for developing scheduling coordinating implementing monitoring inspecting evaluating and managing construction and site development projects
• Construction materials methods and techniques related to stormwater infrastructure and creek stabilization
• Principles practices and processes of professional architecture and engineering
• Contract procurement for professional services and construction
• Contract administration and management
• Data collection reporting documentation and records management
• Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations

• Evaluate and recommend the best method for project delivery
• Manage and direct allocated resources for capital improvement program construction
• Maintain and update various files and records
• Identify and analyze problems; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate solutions;determine project consequencesof proposed actions; and implement recommendations
• Interpret explain and implement pertinent City policies and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering construction management project management or a related field
• Five years of full-time professional project management experience with civil engineering stormwater or other related municipal projects

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Possess and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Experience with stormwater infrastructure and creek stabilization projects
• Experience overseeing project budgets

Please contact Shereen Ross at with any questions about this position.

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The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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