Project Manager (2) (227615) - Civil Engineering Division, Fort Defiance, AZ

Project Manager Job Description

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Class Summary: This class is the fourth of five levels in the Planning & Development series. Incumbents oversee the researching, planning and construction of new housing developments for a specified region or territory and oversee the work of lower-level Development staff. Responsibilities include oversight of projects from start to finish, reviewing, planning, organizing, and approving the projects to be included in Indian Housing Plans; conducting site feasibility studies; preparing bid documents and conducting bid openings; coordinating the work of contractors; establishingbudgets and accounts; inspecting construction to ensure compliance with building standards and preparing recommendations; and approving contractor payments. The Project Manager is distinguished by its lead level responsibilities and the responsibility for adefined region. Safety is a critical factor with NHA and all employees will adhere to Safety Policies and ensure Safety is how we perform our duties. Responsibilities: Oversees the housing projects from start to finish, which includes planning, organizing and inspecting the work of lower level staff; reviewing and approving project plans; conducting site feasibility studies; preparing bid documents and conducting bid openings; coordinating the work of contractors; and monitoring and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Communicate with stakeholders, and ensure the projects are on time, on budget, and within scope of work. Gathers and analyzes data for use in a housing development plans; prepares related maps and/or graphics; writes summaries and/or conclusions based on findings; monitors housing projects and development plans. Coordinates the inspection of construction projects with applicable staff and/or external contractors, vendors, engineers, and/or architects. Inspects construction sites to ensure conformance with plans and specifications. Monitors planning compliance with internal and external rules, regulations, and codes. Monitors, review, and ensure operational budget is within the the establishing budget amount; accounts; Approve contractor payments. Reviews development plans and recommends specific solutions for project designs related to area of assignment; integrates plans among and between adjacent developments and finds alternative solutions to complex capacity and design problems. Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Required Skills: Facilities planning terminology, methods, materials, practices, and techniques; Construction principles and practices; Material composition and strength; Project management principles;Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes; Recordkeeping principles; Budgeting principles; Computers and related software applications. Reading maps and scales; Applying applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations; Preparing operational records and reports; Relating planning needs with impacts of planned developments; Conducting research; Maintaining operational records; Monitoring and establishing budgets; Using a computer and related software applications; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers,supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction. Required Experience: Valid Driver’s License Bachelor's degree in planning, construction management, project management, or related field; and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential responsibilities of the assigned position. NHA is an EOE/ADA/V/NP/Federal IP Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Navajo-Housing-Authority