Project Manager in Valdosta, Georgia at CITY OF VALDOSTA

This position is responsible for assisting the City Engineer and the Engineering Services Manager with operations of the Engineering Department including those associated with capital improvement projects; engineering plan review and design services; street, traffic, signage, and markings operations; tree maintenance; stormwater system maintenance; and water and sewer projects.

• Assists in directing the day-to-day operations of the department; provides guidance and direction to department staff; serves as a liaison between the department and other city departments; resolves conflicts.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal government agencies on regional flood efforts and other special projects.
• Assist with implementation and management of capital improvement projects.
• Assists with development and distribution of educational information; assists with creation and updates of website pages for the Engineering department.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Assists with bid and award processes for city related design and construction projects.
• Oversees and manages the work of contractors to ensure compliance with ongoing construction projects and to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Assists with managing inspection of all major construction projects.
• Provides quantities and estimates for construction projects.
• Reviews and approves pay requests for construction projects.
• Inspects problems and issues; recommends corrective measures.
• Assists in the management of assigned budgets.
• Assists with review of plans for all commercial construction projects in the city and for all city roadway, sewer, water, and stormwater projects; ensures compliance with all relevant codes, ordinances and specifications.
• Assists with review of permits and plans submitted by utility providers or consultants to install or repair utilities on city rights-of-way; reviews the installation and repair of driveways.
• Assists with review of all new plats of surveys submitted within the city limits.
• Assists with review of zoning cases and makes recommendations for resolution.
• Responds to citizen questions and concerns.
• Performs related duties.

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with modern infrastructure construction project management practices and principles.
• Knowledge of public works infrastructure construction, maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of building construction practices and principles.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three-to-five years of related experience in construction, surveying, or engineering practice.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of GIS principles.
• Knowledge of contract management principles.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, city officials, and the public.
• Ability to manage people; resolve technical and personnel problems; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, direct, supervise, coordinate, organize and inspect engineering department activities and plans.
• Ability to plan, assign, and instruct work of technical personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Georgia state certifications for Certified Personnel for erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control activities of a Local Issuing Authority including Level 1B (or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months), and Level 2 (or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 months).
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.