Capital Improvement Program Project Manager

The Position The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Manager is a working manager responsible for planning of the CIP and organizing, coordinating, directing, and delivering capital improvement projects. This position is also responsible for supervising CIP project consultants, project awardees, and staff. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field from an ABET accredited institution. Will have five years of experience managing public capital improvement projects. A minimum of three years of supervisory or lead experience. Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Arizona State Board of Professional Registration or ability to obtain such registration within six months of date of hire is preferred. Certification as a Certified Construction Manager by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute is preferred. Certification as a Certified Job Order Contracting Professional (CJP) from the Center for JOC Excellence is preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Plans, programs and directs all CIP projects from project initiation, pre-construction, consultant procurement, project design, plan approval, request for bids, bid analysis, contractor and construction consultant procurement, construction management, quality assurance, and project closeout. Supervises and participates in a variety of professional engineering work including the preparation of project budgets, schedules, requests for proposals, requests for bids, preconstruction meetings and coordination meetings with other Town departments, regional and local agencies, developers, engineers, contractors and the public. Supervises and participates in the design and implementation of Town projects and programs. Collaborates with other Town departments to prepare project and program budgets. Monitors and approves project and program expenditures. Assists with developing short and long-range CIP goals with direction from the Deputy Public Works Director in conjunction with Town Council goals. Develops action plans related to the CIP and prioritizing and delivery of various projects. Evaluates and selects delivery methods for a variety of project types. Works cooperatively with purchasing to solicit design and construction services. Handles complaints, settles disputes, and resolves conflicts between the Town and contractors. Prepares and delivers presentations to the public, Town council, and other groups. Establish and maintain systems and procedures for professional and construction contract control, cost control, quality control and construction administration. Functions as the engineering liaison for CIP projects to the Town Council, and other Advisory Boards and Commissions; attends these meetings as needed. Models the Town of Payson's organizational purpose to Anticipate, Create and Serve by demonstrating our core behaviors and values of Integrity, Adaptability, Collaboration, and Excellence. PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION First application review 4/5/2024. Open until filled. For additional information and to apply, please visit: