Project Manager

Project ManagerIncumbent serves as Project Manager for the Engineering Department with the responsibilities of managing City capital infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, multimodal transportation facilities, traffic signals, landscaping, earthwork, and utility components.This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:Primary Responsible for managing City capital infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, multimodal transportation facilities, traffic signals, landscaping, earthwork, and utility components. Provide guidance and technical expertise to ensure that projects are constructed according to plans, within budgetary constraints, and in compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate the resolution of field issues and other construction activities with the contractor and applicable stakeholders. Track compliance with material certifications and/or monitoring of material testing. Monitor construction site activity for compliance with public safety requirements to minimize possible liability issues and to promote the safety of the public. Create and maintain construction records for assigned projects including photographs, daily logs, and close-out records. Prepare construction plans, specifications, materials lists, cost estimates, and bid/quote documents; execute the bid/quote process following statutory requirements and timelines; reviews contractor bid/quote submittals to determine if acceptable to recommend approval. Obtain authorizations through City Boards and Commissions as required for assigned projects. Conduct meetings with utilities for relocation and project information sharing; participate in public information meetings for various infrastructure projects as required; provide public notice to neighborhoods and other affected stakeholders regarding project status, upcoming events, construction impacts, and maintenance responsibilities. Evaluate and negotiate change orders and generate and process them as necessary; create pay applications and evaluate the accuracy of submitted pay applications and certifications; monitor construction project progress related to schedule, and track quantities and budget. Assist with and participate in design review and design meetings of City projects to provide constructability and construction cost estimate insights. Work with the Legal Department and other Engineering Department staff in right-of-way, easement, and/or right of entry acquisition for assigned projects.Secondary Conducts right-of-way use permit and private public improvement inspections for assigned projects, as needed. Review and update public infrastructure construction specifications and standard detail drawings. Perform field measurements that comply with engineering standards through the use of survey equipment and/or GPS devices. Perform material and density testing on assigned projects. Perform related duties as assigned.An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of 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.The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.