Senior Project Manager

Posting number: 00525_07/2026

Department: Public Works

Job classification: Senior Project Manager

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Public Works, Management, Miscellaneous, Project Management

Summary

This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position with Carson City Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates and performs the work of providing professional project management oversight for City projects; provides leadership and consultative expert assistance to staff in the areas of building plan review, project design, cost estimating, construction contract documents, quality assurance, construction inspection, construction materials, etc.

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

Examples of duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and directs the work of project management staff.
• Provides construction project coordination and management of construction/development and renovation projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Visits construction/renovation sites as required; conducts site inspections. Confers with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to explain codes, regulations and procedures.
• Conducts feasibility and cost studies; develops engineering solutions to complex problems related to such areas as bridges, storm or sanitary sewers, roadways, water systems, flood control systems, and office or plant facility design and retrofitting; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new methods and materials.
• Prepares project designs, cost estimates, specifications and project schedules.
• Composes requests for proposal and contract specifications for design and construction services; participates in the selection of contractors and administers professional service contracts.
• Serves as the field representative on the project by conducting inspections as required of all aspects of the construction process; interpreting, explaining and enforcing regulations, ordinances, and policies to contractors' construction superintendent; approving minor change orders and discussing major change orders with the City Engineer.
• Provides cost estimates; bids out the job; selects, negotiates contracts and works with the design consultants and contractors; serves as the primary contact with the Contractor.
• Reviews plans, maps, job specifications, material testing lab reports, contracts and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, City and industry codes and regulations.
• Drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit various work sites.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public; confers with engineers and building inspection staff regarding possible changes to plans and problem resolution.
• Prepares daily progress notes on each project. Identifies needed changes to construction plans and details; evaluates alternatives and makes effective recommendations.
• Reviews proposals for changes to contracts; negotiates rates with contractor for changes; recommends acceptance/rejection based on value negotiation.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, contractors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a closely related field; AND four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
 
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's license.
• Nevada Registration as a Profes