Project Manager (Tier 2) Asset Management

Job Overview

Manages projects and assigned staff of varying size, scope and impact from single business units up to multi-component projects with high value and organizational visibility within large divisions and departments.

Salary

$71,552 - $98,404

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will manage the Water Resources Department’s portfolio of proposed projects. This will include working with operations leadership to identify capital projects, managing project requests, developing project scope, quantifying risk and priority, and working with contractors and consultants from initial request to successful project delivery and close out. Incumbent will be responsible for the analysis and coordination of resources available for projects and timing of when projects will be executed. This information will provide a clear line of sight into the potential execution plans and ensure decision makers have the best possible information to make project decisions.

 

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Tier 2

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the nature of their assignments, individual employees may perform some or all of the duties described below.

• Performs project management work by managing, coordinating and implementing medium sized projects.
• Participates in the development of the scope of work.
• Establishes administrative procedures and guidelines to ensure effective project/program outcomes.
• Prepares contract drafts, requests for proposal and other related documents for review. Creates project schedules and controls resources to ensure timely completion of project.
• Prepares and/or monitors project budgets, monitors status of allocated funds and controls expenses.
• Coordinates with other sections and departments to ensure efficient flow of communications and services.
• Reviews and acts on project management, administrative, and operational problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of project management theory, techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of the processes, activities, requirements and objectives of the functional area to which assigned.
• Skill in developing tracking systems to monitor work progress.
• Ability to effectively coordinate resources and manage these resources to a successful project outcome.
• Ability to analyze the risks and future impact of decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others within and outside own organization.
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze data and develop logical conclusions.

Physical Requirements

• This job is performed in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Work Category

• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university; AND
• Four years of program/project management experience directly related to the position duties;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education (no