Senior Project Manager- City of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

06/14/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 32

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The city of Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified Senior Project Manager to be responsible for applying appropriate principles and procedures on a variety of projects as determined by the jurisdiction and department that they serve. In addition to typical project management responsibilities, Senior Project Managers are responsible for the supervisory aspects of managing a project team. This includes assignment and review of work, and communicating with key stakeholders. Senior Project Managers are responsible for carrying out following four major phases of project management, each with its own agenda of tasks and issues: initiation, planning, implementation, and closure. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of assignments on time within budget and within scope. Incumbents will set and/or meet deadlines, assign or assume responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. An individual in this role will have experience in performing the duties of each project management life cycle. Successful incumbents will have strong planning and organizing skill as they will be expected to carry out multiple projects simultaneously. Attention to detail and strong communication abilities are necessary in this role.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

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• Valid Driver's license.

• Experience working in a projectized or functional organization, managing and/or delivering projects based on objectives and goals.

• Experience managing projects to include project budget, scope, and project schedule using project management techniques (e.g., critical path method, program evaluation and review technique, work breakdown structure).

• Experience performing work utilizing project management tools and techniques, processes, and knowledge areas.

• Experience leading and/or supervising project teams to include assignment and review of work and project objectives, on-time delivery, and managing key stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process.

• PMP (Project Management Professional).

• Bachelors Degree Business Management, Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Public Administration. 

• Construction, Facilities Management, or Engineering background.
   

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Initiates new projects by thoroughly exploring key elements of the scope of the project.

• Plans projects by defining goals, outcomes, and expectations.

• Executes project plans and facilitates completion of the project.

• Monitors and controls the project from beginning to completion.

• Closes the project upon completion.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Determines criteria that will indicate project success.

• Identifies potential project constraints and risks. 

• Leads the definition of project objectives and establishes short- and long-term goals.

• Determines the course of action required to meet project objectives.

• Tracks project milestones and deliverables. 

• Ensures project is completed and meets original expectations.

• Assigns and distributes work to staff based upon departmental/division needs, deadlines and qualifications of personnel.

• Directs staff in carrying out appropriate job duties.

• Evaluates time required to complete projects and workload of staff members in order to establish accurate timelines and/or deadlines.

• Establishes performance goals and measures progress toward goals. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

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