Development Project Manager - Engineering - City of Mansfield, TX

Title: Development Project Manager - Engineering
Type: Engineering
Date Posted: March 6, 2024
Organization: City of Mansfield, TX
Website: Click here for more information or to apply


Description:


**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY VISITING THIS LINK: https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/332/Job-Opportunities

 

The City of Mansfield Engineering Department is seeking a Development Project Manager.  See description for the minimum qualifications for this position.  The ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with consultants, contractors and inspectors is critical to the performance of this position and will be a significant factor in the evaluation of applicants.  A cover letter and resume must be submitted to be considered for the position.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for overseeing engineering work activities which provides a broad range of management, contract administration, and engineering services in the management of Development Projects.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

  • Develops administrative and operational plans in conjunction with the department director and assistant director to accomplish completion of engineering projects as efficiently as possible.
  • Primarily reviews and coordinates planning and construction of development projects.
  • Contributes to and manages various types of capital improvement projects from conceptual phase through construction administration.
  • Prepares project status reports based on team reports and feedback.
  • Compiles construction data and coordinates with franchise utility companies to expedite the relocation of utilities.
  • Implements priorities and goals for development projects.
  • Visits project job sites, reviews contractor job progress, and ensures compliance with engineering plans and standards.
  • Provides engineering expertise to resolve construction related conflicts and disputes.
  • Represents the Engineering Department in Development Review Committee meetings and Plat Review Committee meetings with developers and other city staff providing input and expertise concerning public infrastructure.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required and as directed.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of civil design, plan review, cost estimating, construction management and sequencing of engineering, utilities, right of way, and construction activities
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal public work projects
  • Knowledge of current practices for engineering design and cost estimating related to public work projects
  • Knowledge of professional service and construction contracts
  • Knowledge of City standards and specifications related to construction
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing about both technical and nontechnical matters.
  • Skill in project scheduling
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans
    ·    Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs
    ·    Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment
    ·    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and

general public
·    Ability to identify and resolve problems
·    Ability to negotiate acceptable solutions
·    Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without

accommodations
·    Ability to work primarily in an office environment
 

 

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER I

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • 0-2 or more years of experience in engineering design, analysis, review, or study   preparation
  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License

     

PREFERRED

  • Experience associated with infrastructure projects with a municipality a plus.

 

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER II

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in engineering design, analysis, review, or study preparation
  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
      
     

PREFERRED

  • Experience in infrastructure projects with a municipality a plus.

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

1. The physical activity of this position include:

  • Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
  • Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

 

2. The physical requirements of this position

  • Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or 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.

 

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.

  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

 

4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

  • None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions 

 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability.  The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.  The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield  provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public.  All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.


Job Post Expiration Date April 30, 2024

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