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Alamogordo, NM

Senior Project Manager

Alamogordo, NM, Alamogordo, New Mexico, us, 88311


Salary:

$59,783.00 Annually

Location :

Alamogordo, NM

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

36110001

Department:

Utilities

Division:

Engineering

Opening Date:

11/08/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

Description

Salary: $59,783. - DOQ

Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Engineering Division of the Utilities Department, in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority. Recruitment Qualifications

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Five (5) years of project management experience; Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision of employees; Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering design and construction; Valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 60 days, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo; Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Desired: Municipal engineering experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Essential Duties

Prepares, administers, and oversees project and program budgets within the City's accounting system; Oversees division procurement processes within city, state, and federal guidelines; Oversees acquisition and contract functions for facility and infrastructural improvement and/or maintenance programs with an emphasis on quality and cost control; Assembles, coordinates and manages multidisciplinary technical review teams made up of professional staff from other City departments, other governmental jurisdictions and agencies, private contractors, and utilities; Troubleshoots problems associated with developing complex systems, procedures, and operations and with coordinating design, right-of-way acquisition, incorporation of easements, construction, and entity operations for water, sewer, street, utility, transportation, public facilities and parks projects; Keeps abreast of new technology and methods related to division responsibilities; Provides project briefs pertaining to scheduling for and the status of projects in both the planning and construction/implementation phases; Chairs various project review and pre-submittal meetings; Assists in developing departmental and capital plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures; Performs administrative functions including typing, preparing, copying, and filing correspondence and other documents, including contract documents, memos, minutes, technical specification books, various reports, etc.; Prepares and issues documents for sealed bids, Requests for Proposals, and written price quotations for products, services, and construction projects; attends bid openings; reviews and tracks bid proposals and quotes; ensures compliance with policies and technical specifications through coordination with Purchasing; Prepares reports on contract recommendations regarding goods and services as needed for presentation to the City Commission and public; Within the division, oversees the handling of grant funds in accordance with funding agency guidelines; Acts as the "Owner's" agent for the City in structural and infrastructural improvement or maintenance programs and is responsible for bringing projects to completion with an emphasis on quality, schedule, and cost control; Serves as the point of contact for contractors, stakeholders, and citizens on assigned City projects; Provides highly skilled technical and management advice and assistance to City departments and personnel; Provides information to appropriate stakeholders pertaining to all aspects of projects in both the planning, design, and construction/implementation phases; Coordinates activities with City public information personnel and relays public concerns to appropriate officials; may be responsible for writing print-ready public service announcements; Chairs various project review and pre-submittal meetings; Establishes and maintains liaison as required with boards, committees, and commissions; Assists in the development of division plans, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures; Assists other City departments in the planning and placement of facilities; Coordinates schedules of staff and other interested parties; Maintains knowledge of programs for which Engineering is responsible; Assists in expediting the division's mission to respond to development proposals and further the issuance of City approvals for various land use certifications when needed; Advises outside agency stakeholders of the City's priorities and mission; Conducts research and manages the incorporation of easements into infrastructure projects; Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills; Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens, to ensure high operational and service standards; and Performs duties in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable state or federal authority. OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES Serves as the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests; initiates actions, when necessary, to ensure ADA compliance in and around City facilities and other City-owned or maintained property; sees actions and/or projects through to completion; Reports to City Commission, as required; Duties may be performed outside of normal working hours on occasion; Some out-of-area travel may be required; Safely operates a motor vehicle; Must obtain and maintain required license(s); Maintains the confidentiality of information obtained during the performance of duties; and Performs such other duties as may be assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Technical and administrative aspects of all phases of project management including management of information systems used to develop construction projects, plan, review, and project budgeting; Tactical planning and effective techniques to facilitate, communicate, organize, and schedule project work in a multidisciplinary environment; Codes, guidelines, and regulations applicable to a variety of civil engineering and construction projects including job-related O.S.H.A requirements; Regulations and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to facility accessibility; All federal, state, and local regulations for rights-of-way; City of Alamogordo Ordinances, City-wide and Departmental Policies and Procedures, and any applicable laws regulated by an outside authority; Floodplain management; Research techniques including sources and availability of information; principles of project and program management, including scheduling, prioritizing, and long-range planning; Effective communication, mediation, and problem-solving techniques; Skill/Ability to: Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; understand and follow instructions; Perform tasks and other daily activities in a positive and professional manner alongside employees of varied backgrounds and personalities; Attend work, as scheduled and on a regular basis, to effectively perform the position's essential duties and responsibilities; Exercise common sense and good judgment in the performance of essential duties; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with regulating agencies, engineers, architects, surveyors, cultural experts, builders, contractors, and other such professionals, the public, elected and appointed officials, and City staff at all levels; Operate a computer using standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation programs, accounting and purchase order systems, and any other software and/or hardware used by the division; Read and interpret detailed blueprints, plans, plats, maps, charts, and digital communications; Understand and apply related federal, state, and city regulations; Maintain accurate legible records, prepare technical reports and diagrams, status reports, and other written documents and/or correspondence, as needed; Maintain professionalism under pressure; Manage simultaneous tasks and projects, and meet multiple deadlines; and Professionally and tactfully resolve problems among a project's interested parties should they arise. Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in a typical office environment, which may include temporary construction offices; Position may also include on-site work at various locations and facilities where hazards may exist involving exposure to all phases of construction, traffic, hazardous materials, weather conditions, noise, debris, dust, undeveloped and uneven terrain, and other obstacles and hazards. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places; The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field; Lift and/or move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; the lifting of any object greater than fifty (50) pounds by a single individual is prohibited. Lifting objects, materials, or equipment weighing more than fifty (50) pounds require the buddy system or the use of devices designed to assist with lifting or moving. Proper lifting techniques shall be used when lifting items of any weight; and Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments including protective footwear, marked by the manufacturer, with a minimum standard of M/F I/75/C75, 6" ankle height work boots, per current ASTM F2413 standard.

PAY Pay range is based on position.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Medical and Dental coverage are paid 60% by the employer and 40% by the employee. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided at no cost to the employee. Vision and Disability coverage are available at 100% of the cost being paid by the employee. For complete plan information:

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

457 Deferred Compensation Plan is available voluntarily, with all contributions being made by the employee. RETIREMENT The City of Alamogordo participates in the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).

The following information pertains to a member of the PERA plan on or after July 1, 2013 (Tier 2):

PERA Retirement Plan Tier 2

85 or age 65 with five (5) years of service Five (5) year vesting period 90% pension maximum (2% pension factor) Five (5) year final average salary calculation Employee contribution equals 7.55% pre-tax Employer total contribution equals 15.90% Retiree health, NM plan, requires a 1% employee contribution For complete plan information:

PAID HOLIDAYS Ten (10) paid Holiday days per year (New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day).

FLOATING HOLIDAY One (1) Floating Holiday per fiscal year.

PTO Employees begin accruing Paid Time Off ( PTO) immediately. For the first five (5) years an employee can earn 21.5 days per year. Accrual rates increase incrementally after five (5) years of service and based on subsequent service years.

PTO is available for use after the introductory period is successfully completed.

PTO cash-out options based on accrued balance.