Senior Project Manager

Serves as senior technical staff and intermediate managerial staff for complex projects, program development management (e.g., structural or civil design, traffic network operations designs and Intelligent Transportation Systems; completes street designs and networks, etc.).  Position possesses advanced technical knowledge in best and innovative practices and provides mentorship, guidance, and knowledge exchange to more junior staff, improves processes and programs to be a national industry leader.  Manages and improves all aspects of project delivery, including scoping, designing, contracting, monitoring and evaluation.  Acts as the delegated authority in the absence of senior leadership staff.

Department:  Mobility & Infrastructure

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid
Salary:  $101,525 per year.

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification:  Non-Competitive

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application will be disqualified. 
Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show four (4) years of full-time experience as a Project Manager or Program Manager.  (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Master's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Public Administration, Urban or Regional Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Business Administration, Landscape Architecture or a related field.  (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).  

• EQUIVALENCY:  Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above. The Total Qualifying Requirement is ten (10) years. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

• Written:  None required for this position.
• Performance:  None required for this position.
• Medical:  None required for this position.

• Supervises and directs professional, technical, and clerical employees in engineering design and/or construction management of complex, multi-disciplined Capital projects (e.g., streets, stormwater and sewers, green infrastructure, streetscape, steps, traffic and street lighting, bridges and structures, etc.).
• Provides technical and programmatic leadership and strives toward continuous process improvement.
• Manages program areas (e.g., Complete Streets, Traffic Systems, Structures, Streets, Construction, etc.) and practices continuous process improvement and innovation.
• Plans, directs, and supervises all aspects of a program or project scope of work required for successful program or project delivery.
• Develops scopes, work plans and schedules and manages all aspects of project and/or programmatic budgets.
• Develops, disseminates, and utilizes standard operating procedures and protocols for project and program delivery.
• Coordinates the planning for the engineering design and/or construction management of complex transportation related Capital projects; ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and schedules.
• Supervises assigned personnel; evaluates work; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and/or corrective action; provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required.
• Enhances technical skill development and knowledge building among staff and across the department and City.
• Acts as liaison and coordinates technical assistance of consultants; directs contractors, departmental personnel, etc. to ensure proper completion of assigned projects; informs Director and/or Assistant Director of problems and recommends and implements corrective action.
• Directs the preparation of reports, change orders, progress payments, etc.; reviews, analyzes, and processes change order requests; obtains approval on all change orders before authorizing work to begin or proceed.
• Develops and maintains Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems and protocols and ensures utilization on all projects.
• Conducts meetings including field visits with consultants, contractors and assigned personnel to ensure full compliance with contractual provisions and invoicing procedures.
• Reviews and verifies applications for payment by contractors against project reports and field visits prior to submission for processing.
• Maintains records and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, presentations and other materials for internal and external records and communication.
• May consult on maintenance problems related to City infrastructure.
• Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes and controls the materials, equipment and personnel under jurisdiction toward the effective, efficient and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees.
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policy, including union agreement to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
• Acts as owner representative in meetings with representatives of other governmental agencies, City Departments, vendors, and the public.
• Acts as the designated delegate of authority for senior supervisor, as required.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.