Project Manager

Summary This position supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of public works projects related to transportation, stormwater, and other city infrastructure. This role assists with project management, consultant coordination, public outreach, and construction oversight while gaining experience in all phases of project delivery. Utilizes and adapts to evolving technology, data management systems, and digital workflows in public works operations related to the City’s infrastructure. Major Duties Assists with the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of transportation and public infrastructure projects in alignment with adopted plans. Engages in and supports the mission of the Public Works Department through strategic planning, creative problem solving, decision-making, and responsible stewardship of city resources. Supports senior staff in coordinating consultants, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and internal departments throughout project development and delivery. Assists in the development of project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, procurement documents, and consultant contracts within the engineering department. Conducts field reviews and collects data related to traffic operations, roadway safety, pedestrian accessibility, bicycle facilities, and transportation infrastructure. Coordinates public outreach efforts including stakeholder meetings, public meetings, project communications, and responses to resident inquiries, in collaboration with Public Works staff. Assists with grant applications, grant administration, funding reporting requirements, and project documentation. Participates in training and continuing education; participates in professional organizations. Utilizes GIS, asset management software, and project management tools to maintain project records and infrastructure inventories. Under general direction, coordinates with contractors and utility providers during construction to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules. Works across departments, with consultants, and with the public to develop cooperative relationships related to infrastructure, landscape, equity, and environmental goals. Attends and participates in City Commission meetings as needed or requested; prepares agenda items related to public works. Assists with procurement activities including preparation of requests for proposals, bid documents, and contract administration materials. Receives and responds to problems, complaints, and issues from citizens regarding streets, sidewalks, and utility infrastructure, etc.; inspects problem areas personally. Assists with project management duties such as contract administration; review of construction documents; and construction management and inspection through project completion. Assists with the development of annual work programs to provide repair, maintenance and construction of public facilities including curbing, milling, sidewalk improvements, street repairs or reconstruction and pavement markings. Assists with field evaluation and preparation of construction documents, including plans and specifications, for sidewalk, street and right-of-way improvements and in the contract and construction administration for those types of improvements. Ability to learn and use asset and work management systems such as OpenGov- entering, updating, and retrieving work orders, inspections, and asset data digitally. Performs related duties. Knowledge Required Knowledge of transportation planning, public works infrastructure and project management skills. Knowledge of contemporary and innovative methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works infrastructure and multimodal transportation systems. Knowledge of public procurement and consultant management practices. Knowledge of GIS system applications, including the preparation of plans, sketches, maps, and related documents. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, construction drawings, and technical reports. Skill in public communication and stakeholder engagement. Skill in oral and written communication. Supervisory Controls Senior engineering staff assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results. Guidelines Guidelines include City codes and ordinances, the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), applicable Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) design standards and policies, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guides, National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines, FHWA design guidance. The employee must exercise judgment, interpretation, and technical discretion in applying these guidelines. Complexity/Scope of Work The work consists of varied engineering and project management duties. The variety of department projects contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to manage assigned public works infrastructure projects. Success in this position helps to ensure that all new development is built in accordance with codes and standards, that all city-maintained infrastructure is installed properly, and that city capital projects are completed in accordance with accepted guidelines and standards. Supervisory and Management Responsibility This position has no direct reports. This role will assist the Senior engineering staff in managing the Public Works Streets Division. Minimum Qualifications Baccalaureate degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field. 2 years of relevant experience in transportation, public works, engineering, planning, construction management, or a related field preferred. Internship, co-op, graduate assistantship, or project-based experience may be substituted for professional experience. Engineer-in-Training (EIT), AICP Candidate, or similar professional certification is desirable but not required. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Certified or willing to obtain certification to manage and comply with GDOT Local Administered Project (LAP) requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr