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About the Role

This position is responsible for managing administrative projects or activities that require a high degree of specialized knowledge, coordinating design, development, and implementation of projects, and assisting in planning, directing, and coordinating department work plans.

Responsibilities

• Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects, including gathering requirements and forming project teams.
• Manages the selection and administration of consultant services, including contract negotiation and payment approval.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for projects, including estimating timelines.
• Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors for compliance.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence for city officials.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to city management.
• Suggests and implements management solutions to address organizational challenges.
• Manages the performance of professional staff in organizational structure review and operations research.
• Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating department work plans through subordinate staff.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, and contractors.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to perform essential job functions.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignments.
• Knowledge of project accounting, methodologies, and project management principles.
• Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
• Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Skill in using applicable software packages.
• Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
• Skill in negotiating with various audiences.
• Skill in written and oral communications, including public presentations.
• Skill in completing projects within required scheduling.
• Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new ideas for quality product and customer service with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision.
• Ability to plan, execute, and control a project, including estimating and reporting metrics.
• Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in public contacts.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects.
• Experience managing design and construction of water, wastewater, utilities, and stormwater conveyance engineering projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and drawings for water, wastewater, utilities, and stormwater conveyance engineering projects.
• Experience using contract documents in resolving disputes or claims for engineering design and construction projects.
• Experience developing and monitoring schedules and budgets for the design and construction of water, wastewater, utilities, and stormwater conveyance engineering projects in a government setting.
• Experience with tunneling design or construction activities.
• Ability to discern when to progress projects independently and when to seek guidance.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Skills

• Project Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Budget Management
• Report Preparation
• Presentation Delivery
• Staff Performance Management
• Technical Advice
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Public Presentations
• Conflict Resolution
• Risk Assessment
• Decision Making
• Negotiation

Location

• 505 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX
• One TX Center

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Telework up to 60%

Experience Level

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management

Salary/Compensations

• $85,120.00 to $109,400.00

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision
• Paid leave time
• Highly competitive retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications
• Wellness programs
• On-site fitness centers
• Mental health support

About the Company

• Capital Delivery Services (CDS) builds public projects to support the community by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 600 active projects, representing an investment of over $10 Billion.
• CDS aims to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
• We strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, grounding our efforts in Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity.
• Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

Equal Opportunity

• The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
• The City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
• City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.