The Infrastructure and Capital Projects Manager oversees the City’s public infrastructure and capital projects, coordinating planning and construction with City departments, contractors, the public, and the City’s engineering services firm.
Manage capital projects and infrastructure programs
- Coordinate projects from planning through construction, including schedules, budgets, cost estimates, bidding, contracts, inspections, and closeout. Prepare and update the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and coordinate the annual street maintenance program
Oversee engineering and development review
- In partnership with the City’s engineering services firm, coordinate review of plans, specifications, stormwater and traffic reports, and proposed public improvements for compliance with City requirements. Coordinate permits, utility reviews, impact fee assessments, and resolution of technical issues
Administer bids and contracts
- Prepare or coordinate bid documents, evaluate proposals, recommend contract awards, and administer construction contracts, including amendments, pay estimates, change orders, and requests for information
Monitor construction quality and compliance
- Coordinate inspections of City projects, development improvements, rights-of-way, and stormwater facilities. Work with City staff, consultants, and contractors to address deficiencies and maintain construction and safety standards
Coordinate regulatory and agency requirements
- Oversee MS4 permit compliance and reporting, and work with government agencies and utilities on project approvals, permitting, and infrastructure matters
Provide leadership and technical coordination
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of five years in a related field required
- Any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Three (3) years supervisory experience
Knowledge of:
- Municipal infrastructure, capital project delivery, construction practices, and engineering principles related to streets, water, sewer, stormwater, and traffic
- Plan review, inspections, cost estimating, bidding, contract administration, impact fees, and applicable codes, permits, and construction standards
- Project planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and MS4 permit requirements
- GIS, project management software, and other tools used to organize and communicate project information
Ability to:
- Manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and budgets while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and staff; identify issues; and develop practical recommendations
- Review technical plans and reports, communicate needed corrections, and coordinate inspections and approvals with the City’s engineering services firm
- Interpret applicable policies, ordinances, contracts, and regulations and make sound decisions within the position’s authority
- Explain technical matters clearly in meetings, written reports, and conversations with staff, elected officials, developers, and residents
- Respond professionally to concerns, resolve conflicts, meet deadlines, and travel to project sites
Skills in:
- Project coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication
- Preparing clear reports, recommendations, bid materials, and project correspondence.
- Reviewing and administering contracts and project-related agreements
Supervision Received
- The work is performed under the supervision of the Community Development Director
Supervision Exercised
- Direct supervision of the Engineering Inspector/Technician
Work Environment
- The primary duties of the position are performed in an office environment
- Some fieldwork may be required
Essential Physical Abilities
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and on a telephone
- Sufficient visual acuity or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, and to review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written documents and text materials
Background check and pre-employment drug screen conducted prior to appointment
